Title: Bob's Ocean Author: Robert Lund Illustrator: Juliet Alli Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free e-reader copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Bob’s Ocean is the story of a fish called Bob who unwittingly embarks upon a perilous journey that leads him to self-discovery and enlightenment. It is... Continue Reading →
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Middle Grade Carousel April Challenge
I've subscribed to Middle Grade Carousel for a long time, but have not participated in any of their challenges. I think it's time to change that. I read a lot of middle grade for my teaching, but have a lot of books on my shelf at home which I have not gotten to yet. Participating... Continue Reading →
Bookish Quotes #3: Quotes about reading
Who knows more about the joy of reading than authors? “I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.” ― Jane Austen, Pride and... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of March 2024: Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes
Title: Someone Else's Shoes Author: Jojo Moyes Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books Publication Date: February 2, 2023 Words of Wisdom: “when we’re low, it can be easy to see everything through a prism of negativity. Human beings are remarkably bad at understanding other people’s motivations, even when they know them terribly well. We write all sorts... Continue Reading →
My Most Anticipated Book Releases: April 2024
I can't believe how many of my favorite authors had books coming out in April. Many are contemporary romances, perfect for spring. But some more serious books caught my attention as well. Do you plan to read an of these? What other books are you looking forward to this April? April 2nd Justin has a... Continue Reading →
March Catch-up Post: Favorite Read and Anticipated Book Releases
I had issues posting back in February, so I missed my favorite book of the month and new releases for March posts, then I just didn't get back to it. So, I thought I would just do a combined, abbreviated post. Favorite Read of February 2024 This novel tells the true story of a boat... Continue Reading →
Picture book review: How to Train your Amygdala
Thank you to netgalley for giving me an advanced ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. Title: How to Train Your Amygdala Author: Anna Housley Juster Illustrator: Cynthia Cliff Publisher: Teacher Created Materials, Free Spirit Publishing Publication Date: February 20, 2024 Description The amygdala is the brain's alarm system that alerts for danger, but... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Professor Goose Debunks The Three Little Pigs
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of the e-book in exchange for an honest review. Title: Professor Goose Debunks The Three Little Pigs Author: Paulette Bourgeois Illistrator: Alex G. Griffiths Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada: Tundra Books Publication Date: February 13, 2024 Description: Mother Goose's fairy tales are NOT based... Continue Reading →
Bookish Quotes#2: Favorite Jane Austen Quotes
This is the second edition of my new blog post series featuring favorite bookish quotes. This week I'm featuring quotes from my favorite classic author, Jane Austen. There are so many quotes that I had to divide them into categories. Quotes about reading: “I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Books of the Month 2024
Note: This list is a collection of my favorite books of each month in 2024. Please note that they are books I read in 2024, not books published in 2024. I'll update each month and include the links to my review. January: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune February: The Last Lifeboat by... Continue Reading →