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“I fell in love at a bad time.” Clio in Orpheus Girl

Orpheus Girl by Brynne Rebele-Henry

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#cbr11bingo #remix First, I will say, this book may have some trigger moments (The italics is taken from Good Reads: There are scenes in this book that depict self-harm, homophobia, transphobia, and violence against LGBTQ characters. As well as the images of the “treatments”). And then I will say that this review is not all positive and possibly not politically correct. It might go against what you personally believe, but this whole review is how I feel about Brynne Rebele-Henry’s book Orpheus Girl. There is a lot to like, but an equal amount to dislike. Therefore, this is a book […]

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7/10/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:269 |

When a Disaster turns out to be the best day of your life

Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever  by Beatrice Alemagna

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I will say, I was not a big fan of Beatrice Alemagna’s, On a Magical Do-Nothing Day. Yet, it was a huge hit with most of my coworkers in both our stores. Therefore, I am assuming Harold Snipperpot’s Best Disaster Ever will be for anyone a fan of this author and illustrator. While the story could be a hit or miss for the reader (and a miss for me) this book has an interesting point. While the theme was strong, the execution of the wild rumpus that is the way it comes about is why I was not a fan. It […]

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7/3/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:258 |

Daisy, Dad and a Motorcycle

My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero’

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My Papi Has a Motorcycle is a good father and daughter story that is based on Isabel Quintero’s own experiences as a child with her father and driving around the city they called home. Quintero brings together the past (the races they had on what is now the main street), present (the dog chasing them, and their favorite shaved ice place closed) and future (a cart that sells shaved ice). The sense of family and community is loudly presented. It is also boldly presented with great illustrations by Zeke Pena. There are the colors of the neighborhood, the blurs of […]

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6/21/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:236 |

Great stories, quirky art not for everyone

My Dad Used to be So Cool by Keith Negley

Tough Guys Have Feelings Too by Keith Negley

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Keith Negley seems to have an odd, fun and quirky sense of humor that is not for everyone. Because of his non-traditional approach, his books tend to be more for the Dads and guys who are more Ozzy O. than Ozzie N. Especially with My Dad Used to be So Cool. Our young narrator tells us the story of their dad. Who used to be cool. As of course he was in a band (there is proof) and had fun on his motorcycle or just fun in general. At some point dad got himself a couple of sleeves of tattoos […]

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5/31/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:196 |

Oh for pugs sake shake a tail and read this!

Good Dad Diego by Brenna Maloney

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Father’s Day is around the corner. And while I do not remember getting books for my dad, books are always a great gift for Father’s Day. What better way to celebrate Dad with a book that child and Pop can read together? And with Good Dad Diego we get a straight forward story with a few funnies about a dad dog. Diego wants to be a Good Doggie Dad and he is. Even though it means telling his kids not to poop on the floor, chew the furniture or eat cat barf. And though sometimes he must lay down the […]

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5/30/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:191 |

To the one who provided womb and board all those months

My Two Moms and Me by Michael Joosten

Mom and Me, Me and Mom by Miguel Tanco

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Mother’s Day is around the corner. The following two books are a fun combination as gifts for the parent/mom but also something that can be read to the child with any parent. One is modern in its approach, while the other has a more stereotypical format. Both, however, are interesting additions to the world of “Mom Books” in the children’s section of your local store. One child’s voice is telling the story of them and their moms in My Two Moms and Me. However, you see via the images, Michael Joosten is writing about different moms and babies. The illustrations […]

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4/25/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:143 |

Being the Man of the House

Keeping the Night Watch by Hope Anita Smith

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Looking at Keeping the Night Watch I figured it was going to be like Nikki Grimes or Nikki Giovanni. However, what it is like is a mix of both Grimes, Giovanni and Jason Reynolds, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Jacqueline Woods and what I think Kwame Alexander sounds like. I was unfamiliar with Hope Anita Smith before getting this gem in my shiny green package (see Go Sports Ball! review). However, unlike the others, this was not a new book but from 2008 (paper 2014). I am hoping this means there is a new edition coming out. Of course, it could just […]

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4/16/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:130 |

He ain’t heavy he’s my brother

Charlie & Mouse Even Better by Laurel Snyder

Charlie & Mouse by Laurel Snyder

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The Charlie & Mouse series by Laurel Snyder are one of those cute book series that you like but do not necessarily go “OMG BEST BOOKS EVER!” You enjoy the cute stories and the brotherly bond between Charlie and Mouse. The text is not your usual limited picture book text either. These books are more of a beginning to second grade read. This allows it to grow from a read-aloud to the child reading on their own. Also, this helps an older child who still enjoys having stories read to them to have a story that will keep their attention. […]

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4/12/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:122 |


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