Note: I was given a review copy of this book. Imagine a world where “the line between animals and humans was not so clearly defined”
Tag: Book Reviews
Cookin’ Up Traditions
A mentor text review of a picture book that encourages traditions! (And making yummy applesauce!)
The Girl in the Well is Me by Karen Rivers
At the bookstore how could I not pick up this book? Right on the cover are the words “Uh oh…” The Kammie’s-eye-view image tells me
World of Books: Ecuador, Chile, Lakota
A discouraging event in recent news regarding the American attitude toward our environment inspires a look at children’s books offering another perspective. I’ve chosen to
Picture Book-Storybook Hybrid? YES, Please!
You say you love picture books, but you’re ready to venture into chapter books? Look no further! Princess Cora and the Crocodile, a picture book-storybook hybrid, just arrived and features the best of both worlds. The reader will not be disappointed by the Newbery/Caldecott winning pair of Laura Amy Schlitz and Brian Floca.
Grace Lin and the Story That Heals
Grace Lin may not know it yet, but she can heal a tortured heart. This is a power that the best creators of books for
3 Reasons Why YA Matters
In the last 10 days I’ve read 15 YA books and as a YA CYBILS award panelist, I’ll be reading dozens more within the next couple
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