At-A-Glance Title: The Gruffalo Author: Julia DonaldsonIllustrator: Axel SchefflerAudience: Children (Ages 4-8) Genre: Picture Book, FantasyRelease Date: March 23, 1999 Review The Gruffalo is an older picture book about a mouse traveling through the woods. He encounters other animals who want to eat him, but the mouse uses his wit to trick them and safelyContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Gruffalo”
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Book Review: Mixed Me!
At-A-Glance Title: Mixed Me! Author: Taye DiggsIllustrator: Shane W. EvansSeries: None Genre: Picture BookAudience: Ages 3-8Release Date: January 5, 2021 This book reminds me of: The rhyming prose, upbeat tone, and the message of celebration reminds me of I Am Enough by Grace Byers. Review Mixed Me! is a rhyming picture book aimed at readersContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Mixed Me!”
Book Review: Good Different
At-A-Glance Title: Good Different Author: Meg Eden KuyattAudience: Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) Genre: Contemporary FictionRelease Date: April 4, 2023 Review Good Different is a refreshing novel-in-verse story about a neurodivergent girl’s rules for acting normal, and her struggle to navigate the increasing social complexities of her world. Her path is one of discovering her neurodivergenceContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Good Different”
Book Review: Books Aren’t for Bears
At-A-Glance Title: Books Aren’t for Bears Author: Mark BarryIllustrator: Katy HalfordSeries: None Genre: Picture BookAudience: Ages 4-8Release Date: Aug 01, 2023 This book reminds me of: Larry gets Lost in the Library by Eric Ode Review Books Aren’t for Bears is a charming picture book about a bear who discovers a love of reading. HisContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Books Aren’t for Bears”
Book Review: Drive-Thru Miracle
At-A-Glance Title: Drive-Thru Miracle Author: Dana EdwardsSeries: NoneRelease Date: April 12, 2022 Genre: Contemporary Christian FictionAudience: Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) This book contains: Some instances of lying and mild name-calling, but characters are later shown confessing and seeking forgiveness for their mistakes. Review Drive-Thru Miracle is contemporary middle-grade story about an eleven-year-old girl named MaeContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Drive-Thru Miracle”
K.A. Cummins 