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Maybe this will quack you up more than it did me

One Cool Duck V01: King of Cool by Mike Petrik

March 17, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Occasionally I find a book that I read and think, “Huh.”  And One Cool Duck V01: King of Cool was one of those books. The concept is easy enough, we learn about what is cool and how to be cool (do not brag, be nice to others, do not show off, ad help others). And Mike Petrik’s story is good for all of that. They write a story for the (read to) five and up crowd, but one that readers just starting (with help and […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books Tagged With: animals, friendship, Mike Petrik, Social Theme

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:170 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books · Tags: animals, friendship, Mike Petrik, Social Theme ·
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Ghostly turn

The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale by Jon Klassen

February 20, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I found a book that I might not have liked as much if someone had not said they liked it. Which is odd, especially for me, because usually if someone says they like a book, I immediately say I probably will not, as my tastes are different from most peoples. However, this person has recommended a few things that I have enjoyed, and a few things I have not, therefore, I usually try their recommendations. The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale has an interesting history. This […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Mystery Tagged With: Country & Ethnic - General, friendship, jon klassen, Social Theme, Thrillers & Suspense

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:120 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Mystery · Tags: Country & Ethnic - General, friendship, jon klassen, Social Theme, Thrillers & Suspense ·
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And the beat goes on

Beat, Beat, Thump by Allison Edwards

December 6, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

What does anxiety feel like? In Beat, Beat, Thump Allison Edwards shows how one child deals with the situations that causes him worry and stress. Edwards does not give you a “one true wayism” but it does allow itself to fall there if you let yourself not realize this is just one person and one person’s reaction to the stimulation around them. The fact the child/narrator does say “me words” helps with this concept being just one way of relaxing and finding a peaceful place. […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Non-Fiction, Poetry Tagged With: Allison Edwards, Doneva Steliyana, Emotions & Feelings, Mental Health, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Theme

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:588 · Genres: Children's Books, Non-Fiction, Poetry · Tags: Allison Edwards, Doneva Steliyana, Emotions & Feelings, Mental Health, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Theme ·
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Sheep in Wolf Clothing

The Wolf Suit by Sid Sharp

December 6, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The Wolf Suit by Sid Sharp is an interesting story about being yourself, being brave, and learning that the scary things are a little less scary with friends. You will have a love or hate relationship with the illustrations, as they have an abstract realism to them. They are colorful and detailed, and they support the story. The overall feeling to the text of Sid Sharp is that it might have been a translation, and that is supported by the art giving off European vibes […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, Young Adult Tagged With: Bellwether Riggwelter, conformity, friendship, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Sid Sharp, Social Theme

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:585 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, Young Adult · Tags: Bellwether Riggwelter, conformity, friendship, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Sid Sharp, Social Theme ·
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Abstract idea in a concrete book

Enough Is… by Jessica Whipple

November 25, 2022 by BlackRaven 1 Comment

Jessica Whipple’s text in Enough Is… not my usual read. I enjoyed it, but I am not “jumping up and down” over it. However, Nicole Wong’s illustrations were perfectly sweet and worth the time to read them. That is not to say Whipple’s text is not good, just not for me at the time of reading. This book is aimed at a modern reader with classic sensibilities. The idea is a good one with the theme of consumption and how it is flashy, and noisy […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, Health, Poetry Tagged With: growing up, Jessica Whipple, Nicole Wong, Social Theme

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:572 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Health, Poetry · Tags: growing up, Jessica Whipple, Nicole Wong, Social Theme ·
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If Enemy Pie, Casper the friendly ghost, and Dr. Doolittle made a book

Batcat by Meggie Ramm

November 8, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Batcat by Meggie Ramm is a cute story about not being just one thing, but a mix of things that makes you, you and special. Batcat has a problem. It is called a Ghost. A very annoying, obnoxious ghost. You see, Batcat wants to be alone. Drink their hot chocolate alone. Sleep alone. Eat alone. Watch tv alone. Play video games alone. And most importantly, when they have an ice cream craving, they want to go to the freezer and find their ice cream not eaten […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Mystery Tagged With: animals, friendship, Meggie Ramm, paranormal, Social Theme, thriller

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:553 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Mystery · Tags: animals, friendship, Meggie Ramm, paranormal, Social Theme, thriller ·
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