Blog Posts – K.A. Cummins

Book Review: Snug as a Bug?

At-A-Glance Title: Snug as a Bug? Author: Karl NewsonIllustrator: Alex WillmoreSeries: None Genre: Picture BookAudience: Ages 4-8Release Date: June 6, 2023 This book reminds me of: It was hard to think of a close comparison. It’s upbeat and catchy like the The Wonky Donkey, but it has more layers to both the story and theContinue reading “Book Review: Snug as a Bug?”

Book Review: Unicorns NOT Wanted

At-A-Glance Title: Unicorns NOT Wanted Author-Illustrator: Fred BluntSeries: NoneAudience: Ages 4-8 Genre: Picture BookRelease Date: May 02, 2023 This book reminds me of: The unicorn, wild west setting, and interjecting characters remind me of the Lego movies. Review Unicorns NOT Wanted takes a no-unicorns-allowed stance on storytelling. But try telling a unicorn and her pugContinue reading “Book Review: Unicorns NOT Wanted”

Book Review: Rot, the Cutest in the World

At-A-Glance Title: Rot, the Cutest in the World Author-Illustrator: Ben ClantonSeries: Rot, the Mutant PotatoSeries #: 1 Genre: Picture BookAudience: Ages 4-8Release Date: December 19, 2017 This book reminds me of: Content: Picture of a potato with a butt. Review Rot is over confident in the beginning until he sees the other contestants. He comparesContinue reading “Book Review: Rot, the Cutest in the World”

Super Doople and Listening as a Creative

It’s not easy for me to put this into words, please know I’m doing my best. Super Doople began as a fun and silly superhero twist on the Humpty Dumpty story. I often smiled as I worked on it, thinking of egg puns and adding details to the artwork—like Humpty’s cake shop or Little DoopleContinue reading “Super Doople and Listening as a Creative”

Book Review: The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors

At-A-Glance Title: The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors Author: Drew DaywaltIllustrator: Adam RexSeries: None Genre: Picture BookAudience: Ages 4-8Release Date: April 4, 2017 This book reminds me of: The clever use of humor and interesting story perspective remind me of the Bad Seed by John Jory, illustrated by Pete Oswald. Content: One instance of theContinue reading “Book Review: The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors”