Title: Munchpie Morgan Author: Merry Lorenz Illustrator: Kenneth Anderson Publisher: Fair Shair Publishing Publication Date: June 1, 2024 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. Description: Have you ever wondered what happens if your snacks become... you? Munchpie Morgan does! From angel hair pasta to... Continue Reading →
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Bookish Talk: Hardcover vs. Paperback
I know some of you saw this title and are shouting "ebook" or "audiobook". I do love my ereader for traveling, and other times when it's convenient to have esomething light to throw in the purse. I don't do a lot of audiobooks because my mind drifts too much and I miss important information. But,... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Carousel Challenge Update
I shared at the beginning of the month that I was planning on joining in on the monthly challenge at Middle Grade Carousel this month. The topic for April was rivals. I read Much Ado about Baseball by Rajani LaRocca. My Review: Trish and Ben are math competition rivals who end up on the same... Continue Reading →
My Favorite read of April 2024: The Women of Chateau Lafayette
“To ask why was only to demand justification.To ask why not assumed endless possibility...”― Stephanie Dray, The Women of Chateau Lafayette Title: The Women of Chateau Lafayette Author: Stephanie Dray Publisher: Berkley Publication Date: March 31, 2021 Goodreads Synopsis: Most castles are protected by men. This one by women. A founding mother...1774 . Gently-bred noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette... Continue Reading →
My Most Anticipated Book Releases: May 2024
A lot of months there's a definite trend , but there's a good mix of my favorite genres this month. May 7 What makes a girl "beastly?" Is it having too much ambition? Being too proud? Taking up too much space? Or is it just wanting something, anything , too badly? That's the problem Arabella... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Quiet as Mud by Jane Yolen
Title: Quiet as Mud Author: Jane Yolen Illustrator: Nicole Wong Publisher: Magination Press Publication Date: April 23, 2024 Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Inspired by a quote from the late, great children's book author Margaret Wise Brown, this poem honors and celebrates... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Princess Pru and the Switcheroo by Maureen Fergus
Title: Princess Pru and the Switcheroo Author: Maureen Fergus Illustrator: Danesh Mahiuddin Publisher: Owlkids Publication Date: April 15, 2024 Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. Description The Paper Bag Princess meets The Parent Trap in this an unconventional fairy tale about a quick-witted princess and her ogre... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: The House That She Built by Mollie Elkman
Title: The House That She Built Author/Illustrator: Mollie Elkman and Georgia Castellano Publisher: Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Publication Date: September 14, 2021 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free ebook in exchange for my honest review. Description This inspirational children’s book educates and exposes young readers and their parents to the... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Saving Delicia: A Story About Small Seeds and Big Dreams
I was lucky enough to attend a zoom presentation by Laura Gehl and won this book as a door prize. She did not ask for a review, but it was so great, I had to share. Title: Saving Delicia Author: Laura Gehl Illustrator: Patricia Metola Publisher: Flyaway Books Publication Date: April 9, 2024 Book Description:... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Pippi the Penguin by Catherine Veitch
Title: Pippi the Penguin Author: Cahterine Veitch Illustrator: Jean Claude Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group Publication Date: January 15, 2024 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. Description Pippi is the fastest penguin in her colony. She also knows where to find the best food, even... Continue Reading →