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The author looks like someone who would write about a pickle

The Wise Pickle by Sarah Howden

June 19, 2026 by BlackRaven 1 Comment

One will never look at a pickle the same way again.  Or you won’t after reading The Wise Pickle by Sarah Howden and illustrated by Sabina Hahn. Due mid/later June 2026 I read this book via an online copy. First, be prepared to witness weirdness. I mean a talking pickle for starters is really just the start of the weirdness. And second, be prepared to be amazed (by the fact there is a talking pickle who is a wise old soul. Or not). And finally […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Health, Poetry Tagged With: Bereavement, Death, grief, Sarah Howden, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR18 Review No:170 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Health, Poetry · Tags: Bereavement, Death, grief, Sarah Howden, Social Themes ·
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A cone is a dogs best friend

Cone Dog by Sarah Howden

May 24, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Sometimes a book holds its own even as a sequel/companion to another. However, I am not sure if Cone Dog is doing that. The companion of Sarah Howden’s Cone Cat, there are probably similarities, but since one is a dog, and the other a cat, there will be differences. Not to mention because of that, there will be “one is preferred over the other” campaigns. Carmen Mok’s illustrations are probably more amusing than the story for me, as they are cute and cartoon-like, without being […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fiction Tagged With: animals, Carmen Mok, dogs, Sarah Howden, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:383 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fiction · Tags: animals, Carmen Mok, dogs, Sarah Howden, Social Themes ·
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