mice – Page 2 – Cannonball Read 18

One sled and some bad jokes make for two new early readers

Penny and Her Sled by Kevin Henkes

Little Penguin’s New Friend by Tadgh Bentley

October 4, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I do not read all of Kevin Henkes picture books and especially do not read his easier readers. (Or honesty, easy readers in general unless something really speaks to me). Yet, I was looking for something different and that different was when I found Penny and Her Sled by him. It was not either a picture book or an easy reader. But somehow both. This caught my attention. It is a sweet, cute and a fun not your usual snow book. Everything you know and […]

When a Tiger comes to dinner she will want to…..

When a Tiger Comes to Dinner by Jessica Olien

June 14, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

When a Tiger Comes to Dinner is a weak story. The all-knowing narrator Jessica Olien has created has broken the fourth wall and the story/reader relationship has bled together. And this makes the narrator come across as condescending and, in the end, a know-not-a lot narrator. But it is the fun and hidden details in the illustrations that made the book. The mouse has neat things like silly book names/covers and photographs around the rooms. There are puns and just neat things to look at. […]

Not a creature was stirring… okay TWO mice were stirring

Paper Mice by Megan Wagner Lloyd

May 31, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

While first blush, Paper Mice looks like it will be AMAZING, it turns out to be only amazing (lower case). When talking to a coworker about it she mentioned that it is pretty. And that is exactly what I was trying to say to her when I was talking about it being cute. There is nothing wrong with this book, but it is not completely living up to how it starts out for my tastes. Yet, there is a pleasant enjoyment to this book that adds […]

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

Brambly Hedge The Secret Staircase by Jill Barklem

April 3, 2019 by BlackRaven 1 Comment

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 […]

Grab a cup of gravi-tea and get ready for an out of this world trip

Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True Story by Mark Edward Kelly

February 13, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

There are two thoughts I figure one could have when seeing the cover of Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True Story by Mark Edward Kelly: One: OMG that is the cutest thing ever Two: OMG What is that? C.F. Payne’s illustrations are classical them and it shows on said cover. And you love it or hate it. Feeling of if you like or dislike mice and/or if you like or dislike stories about mice will also affect your feelings on this cover. I […]

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

Mirabel's Missing Valentines by Janet Lawler

January 3, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

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 […]

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