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Picture Book Reviews: Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein & Sir Simon: Super Scarer
Thanks to partner Tundra Books/Penguin Random House Canada, I have two utterly marvelous children’s books on the review line-up: Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein, a picture book biography by Linda Bailey, illustrated by Júlia Sardà; and Sir Simon: Super Scarer, a Halloween (and anytime!) picture book written and illustrated by Cale Atkinson. “Here is Mary.… Read more
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Review: The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library by Linda Bailey
Review: The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library by Linda Bailey, art by Victoria Jamieson Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Penguin Random House Canada/Tundra Books. Thank you! Publication: June 19, 2018 by Tundra Books (paperback). First published 2017. Book Description: Eddie, a passionate reader and a shiny green bug, saves the school library in this funny,… Read more
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Great Picture Books! (16)
A look at some wonderful picture books that I have had the pleasure of reading lately! All are titles I have read and enjoyed and would recommend. Let’s start off with two funny books featuring bears: first up is Don’t Feed the Bear by Kathleen Doherty, illustrated by Chip Wass, a riotous story about an… Read more
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Picture Book Review: When Santa Was a Baby by Linda Bailey & Geneviève Godbout
Review: When Santa Was a Baby by Linda Bailey, illus. Geneviève Godbout Source: Digital galley courtesy of Tundra Books/Random House of Canada Limited via Netgalley. Thank you! Publication: October 13, 2015 by Tundra Books Verdict: Very Good Book Description: From the moment they heard his booming voice, Santa’s parents knew their little one was special.… Read more
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Reviews: Stanley at School & Starring Shapes!
Review: Stanley at School by Linda Bailey, illus. Bill Slavin Source: Digital galley courtesy of Kids Can Press via NetGalley. Thank you! Published: August 1, 2015 by Kids Can Press Verdict: Okay Book Description: Stanley knows school is for kids, not dogs. But every day he grows more and more curious. What did the kids… Read more
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