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Make sure you wear your best scent

 Wonder Mole's Scent Costume Party  by Pato Mena

June 19, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

 Wonder Mole’s Scent Costume Party by Pato Mena was another book that there was great potential to the story but fell a more than a little flat at the end. The theme of having a “scent party” instead of a costume party for the moles, is a hoot. This is because moles are mostly blind and do not see well. Therefore, any fancy costumes are lost on them, but a good scent of a giraffe or other critter, is a feast for the nose! The lead up of […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction Tagged With: celebrations, Mammals, parties, Pato Mena, Senses & Sensation

BlackRaven's CBR11 Review No:228 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction · Tags: celebrations, Mammals, parties, Pato Mena, Senses & Sensation ·
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The Perfect Siesta

April 16, 2018 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

On a very hot day in the jungle a sudden cool breeze makes an appearance. However, jaguar has something important to do, yet wants to take advantage of the rare treat. He asks the coati to help him by waking him up in 10 minutes. However, the coati also wants to take a siesta…. And the story goes along from there.   The fact the animals of the jungle are shown is a fun learning tool. What is a coati? What is a sloth? The […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction Tagged With: Pato Mena

BlackRaven's CBR10 Review No:78 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction · Tags: Pato Mena ·
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