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Drum solo please

Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules! by E. Charlton-Trujillo and Pat Zietlow Miller

June 13, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules! Or at least, Lupe Lopez thinks she does. Rules. And is a rock star. But when she has her first day of kindergarten, she has the distinction of being the first kindergarten to get in trouble on the first day of school. After all, her teacher does not appreciate that Lupe drums on everything: the desks, chairs, lunch trays…. And Lupe does not appreciate the rules the teacher has given her. Especially the one about losing her drumsticks if she […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction Tagged With: drums, E. Charlton-Trujillo, E. Charlton-Trujillo and Pat Zietlow Miller, friendship, Joe Cepeda, kindergarten, music, Pat Zietlow Miller, rock stars, school, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:301 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction · Tags: drums, E. Charlton-Trujillo, E. Charlton-Trujillo and Pat Zietlow Miller, friendship, Joe Cepeda, kindergarten, music, Pat Zietlow Miller, rock stars, school, Social Themes ·
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Q: What do ye call a pirate with two eyes and two legs? (A: A Rookie! )

Pirates Don’t Go to Kindergarten by Lisa Robinson

August 16, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I am not crazy about the story of Pirates Don’t Go to Kindergarten due to the slightly bratty nature of the main pirate. I mean, character. Emma is not fond of the idea of “moving on” to kindergarten from preschool. The ship will not be the same without her favorite cubbies, spots and most importantly, her favorite captain. Besides, going to kindergarten means her new captain is one that explores the universe. And what fun is that? This idea of not wanting change, is not […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction Tagged With: kindergarten, Lisa Robinson, pirates, school

BlackRaven's CBR11 Review No:318 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction · Tags: kindergarten, Lisa Robinson, pirates, school ·
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