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You are invited to a Tea Party for Mr. Pumpkin and his friends

Mr. Pumpkin’s Tea Party by Erin Barker

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I am sorry to say I was disappointed in the story of Mr. Pumpkin’s Tea Party. A child will probably enjoy the counting aspect and enjoy seeing all the goodies and people that are coming to the tea party, but this story has been done before. This is not to say Erin Barker’s book is bad. Far from it. It is a delightful Autumn story. It is great for Halloween without being SPOOKY. But not really spooky-spooky, you know? It is a cozy book. It is a book about friends having a party. There is a feel of the classics. […]

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10/2/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:401 |

Sign up for Taloyoak’s annual Christmas Jigging Dance Contes

Simonie and the Dance Contest  by Gail Matthews

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Simonie and the Dance Contest  will not be for everyone. It has a voice that is probably slightly older than the format and possibly a bit too classical sounding (even though it is coming out in August of this year). Gail Matthews book introduces the people of Taloyoak, Nunavut, and one boy who love of reading and dancing.  While perhaps more culture could have been brought in, the story is about trying, practicing and learning about listening to the music. It is set at Christmas and has a traditional Christmas feeling to the story. However, it is not a “Merry […]

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6/19/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:229 |

When the days call for a story about a family of mice

Brambly Hedge The Secret Staircase by Jill Barklem

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I have recommended the Brambly Hedge series by Jill Barklem for ages. I have seen them go out of print and back into print again at least once. Yet, I have never read an actual book. I found The Secret Staircase (pun not intended) while looking through some books that were (let us say) preloved. I picked it up thinking they were standalone stories. However, I quickly realized, while they are standalones, they do connect with each other and had I read a completed chronological collection that might have filled in the “incomplete” feelings I experienced at the ending. (Thankfully […]

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4/3/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:107 |

We wish you a Merry Happy Tradition with family and friends

The Trees of the Dancing Goats by Patricia Polacco

Leila in Saffron by Rukhsanna Guidroz

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An Irish tradition around the corner (St. Patrick’s Day) and the coincidence of reading two books, back-to-back about tradition, made this post possible! The Trees of the Dancing Goats by Patricia Polacco is traditional Polacco. The love of family, history, tradition and friendship bounce off the page. The appreciation of Hanukkah and Christmas traditions (at first separate, but later, specially mixed together) is a tribute to the spirit of the season. Having a Christmas Tree might not be Polacco’s family “way”, but they know how to help their friends and neighbors by combining both of their ways. This is a lovely […]

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3/11/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:72 |

26 ways to say Love

L Is for Love: A Heartfelt Alphabet by Greg Paprocki

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L is for Love: A Heartfelt Alphabet is one of those odd little gems that looks like it is from 1950 but is very 2018. The illustrations show you the alphabet of love and friendship. The illustrations are casually modern. Nothing is forced, and things flow with the diversity of people (bi-racial copy, people of color). In fact, the P is for Poetry shows the girl reciting “How do I love thee?” (Or I assume she is…. She is kneeling, with paper in hand, boy in front of her. However, Greg Paprocki you goofed by having the soda pop/straw near […]

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1/23/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:22 |

Mirabel’s Valentines are missing, but don’t miss this tail…

Mirabel's Missing Valentines by Janet Lawler

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This review will have a few spoilers. Best part of Valentine’s Day is the chocolate. And the books. In that order. (Priorities my friends; priorities.) If you are looking for an alternative to giving your sweetheart, child or classroom candy for this day, you can try this new story. This is an adorable book. Mirabel’s Missing Valentines is a sweet new story about friendship love, trying and doing your best. Mirabel is a sweet character. Not only is she a mouse, but a very traditional “girly girl” kind of mouse. Plus, she is shy. Janet Lawler has (again) sweet text. […]

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1/3/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:3 |

He doesn’t want to move to Florida

Little Santa by Jon Agee

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Little Santa is available in the board book size (which I read) and available in a hardcover/full sized. This is a quirky story about how Santa Claus (the youngest of a lot of siblings) became the Santa we all know. This is the story what Santa was like as a child (one who loves blizzards and climbing in chimneys). This is a typical story in the style of writing and illustrations of Jon Agee. There is some subtle humor that some kids might miss (the rest of the family would like to move to Florida) but overall it is an […]

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12/19/2018 's CBR10 Review No:465 |

I saw Santa be a Grumpy Bear?

Santa Bruce (Mother Bruce Series) by Ryan T. Higgins

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While there are some funny moments in Santa Bruce (one little girls Christmas gift wish is very amusing but makes me a little more a little bit scared! And I am nervous especially of her enthusiasm at the end when she gets something slightly different than what was asked for). But if I was Bruce? I would eat my “family.” If you know the Bruce books by Ryan T. Higgins you know this book. It just has a Christmas theme attached to it. When Bruce (who only wants to sleep is forced to stay awake for Christmas) is mistaken by […]

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12/19/2018 's CBR10 Review No:463 |


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