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Next time you say you can’t, think of the hummingbird

Hummingbird by Nicola Davies

May 9, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Wow! This book is just that, WOW. The other day, I saw Hummingbird on one of the receiver’s desks at work. I saw this lushly colorful cover by Jane Ray. There were flashy reds, bold blues and gracious greens. I figured this was going to be either something beyond amazing or fall flat and only have its art going for it. Thankfully, it is beyond amazing. While there is nothing earth shattering about this book, Nicola Davies beautifully blends a story and hummingbird facts seamlessly. […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, Non-Fiction Tagged With: aribbean & Latin America, birds, Emigration & Immigration, Hummingbirds, Jane Ray, nature, Nicola Davies, science

BlackRaven's CBR11 Review No:158 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Non-Fiction · Tags: aribbean & Latin America, birds, Emigration & Immigration, Hummingbirds, Jane Ray, nature, Nicola Davies, science ·
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Journey of a girl becoming a refugee

The Day War Came by Nicola Davies

February 14, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Somehow, I missed The Day War Came when it came out in September 2018. Nicola Davies has presented current events, but this viewpoint is not always addressed. This is a five not because it is the best book ever, but because it is different. The subject has been done before (refugee children) but is done in a non-preachy manner. Nor is it about one specific group of people. I assumed Syrian due to the illustrations, but it really could be anytime or any place. I […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, History Tagged With: Current Events, Emigration & Immigration, Homelessness & Poverty, Nicola Davies, Rebecca Cobb, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR11 Review No:43 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, History · Tags: Current Events, Emigration & Immigration, Homelessness & Poverty, Nicola Davies, Rebecca Cobb, Social Themes ·
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