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Picture Book Reviews: Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian & King Alice
Two fabulously fun picture books on the review docket today, courtesy of the lovely folks at Raincoast Books! Enjoy! Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian, written by Jacob Sager Weinstein, illustrated by Vera Brosgol (Be Prepared) is a terrifically clever, punchy story about a very brave, astute librarian who sets out to save the world from a… Read more
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Great Picture Books! (12)
I have had the great luck- again!- to have read through another stash of tremendous, unique, and fun picture books. You will see some returning favourites here including: the latest from Kyo Maclear and Kenard Pak with the stunning The Fog; the newest (and wonderfully madcap) collaboration from Philip C. Stead and Matthew Cordell; a… Read more
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Picture Book Review: Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
Picture Book Review: Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell Source: ARC courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Publication: January 3, 2017 by Feiwel & Friends Book Description: A girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home? Paintings rich with feeling tell this satisfying… Read more
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Great Picture Books! (9): Mother Bruce, Dear Yeti, Lost. Found., Wild & Little Elliot, Big Family
I have had the great fortune of reading another great batch of picture books in the last while! The following five are all ones I would definitely recommend: Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins Publication: November 24, 2015 by Disney-Hyperion Author and illustrator Higgins has knocked it out of the stratosphere with Mother Bruce. Inventive,… Read more
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Great Picture Books! (4)
I have had the pleasure of reading a number of terrific picture books as of late! From the much talked about to the wordless to the quieter offerings, here are some terrific picture book picks: Whimsy’s Heavy Things by Julie Kraulis. This is a thoughtful, contemplative and beautiful picture book from a Canadian writer/illustrator… Read more
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Must Read Monday (4): Picture Books
Welcome to the fourth edition of Must Read Monday! On Mondays I will spotlight some new and/or upcoming releases I am looking forward to. The lists will include all genres I like to read, everything from picture books to comics, children’s lit to adult fiction! This is the second week in a row I am… Read more
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Must Read Monday (3)- Picture Books
Welcome to the third edition of Must Read Monday! On Mondays I will spotlight some new and/or upcoming releases I am looking forward to. The lists will include all genres I like to read, everything from picture books to comics, children’s lit to adult fiction! This week I am featuring recently released or soon to… Read more
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