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Watch Me by Doyin Richards and Joe Cepeda (Review)

February 4, 2021

A picture book about immigration, Watch Me is based on the author’s father’s own story. Joe came to America from Africa when he was young. He worked hard in school, made friends, and embraced his new home. Like so many immigrants before and after him, Joe succeeded when many thought he would fail. In telling the story of how his father came to America, Doyin Richards tells the story of many immigrants, and opens the experience up to readers of all backgrounds. Here is a moving and empowering story of how many different people, from different places, make us great. Acclaimed artist Joe Cepeda brings the story to life with beautiful paintings, full of heart.… Read More Watch Me by Doyin Richards and Joe Cepeda (Review)

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I Am Actually a Penguin by Sean Taylor and Kasia Matyjaszek (Review)

January 6, 2019

When a little girl is given a penguin suit, she decides that living as a penguin is much more fun than just dressing as one. Penguins don’t ride the bus like people do, they don’t talk like people do, and they certainly don’t eat fish sticks like people do. Her family tells her, “You’re not actually a penguin.” But she knows that she ACTUALLY is. A hilarious new picture book about using your imagination — but also knowing that sometimes your costume needs to be washed!… Read More I Am Actually a Penguin by Sean Taylor and Kasia Matyjaszek (Review)

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Pearl by Molly Idle (Review)

October 8, 2018

Sometimes the tiniest light can shine the brightest! Like the other mermaids of the deep, Pearl longs to care for the endless beaches, coral reefs, and towering kelp forests of her vast ocean world. So when her mother asks her to tend to a mere grain of sand, Pearl is heartbroken. It takes all her patience and determination to discover how even the littlest mermaid can transform the world.… Read More Pearl by Molly Idle (Review)

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Otis and Will Discover the Deep by Barb Rosenstock and Katherine Roy (Review)

June 30, 2018

Title: Otis and Will Discover the Deep Authors: Barb Rosenstock and Katherine Roy Type: Nonfiction Genre: Children’s Book, Picture Book, Biography, Science, History Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (Hachette Book Group) Date published: June 5, 2018 A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.… Read More Otis and Will Discover the Deep by Barb Rosenstock and Katherine Roy (Review)

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Doll-E 1.0 by Shanda McCloskey (Review)

June 26, 2018

Title: Doll-E 1.0 Author: Shanda McCloskey Type: Fiction Genre: Children’s Book, Picture Book, Science Fiction Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (Hachette Book Group) Date published: May 1, 2018 A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. A STEM-friendly tale of a girl and the… Read More Doll-E 1.0 by Shanda McCloskey (Review)

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What If… by Samantha Berger and Mike Curato (Review)

April 11, 2018

Title: What If… Author: Samantha Berger and Mike Curato Type: Fiction Genre: Children’s Book, Picture Book Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (Hachette Book Group) Date published: April 10, 2018 A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Creativity, the power of imagination, and the… Read More What If… by Samantha Berger and Mike Curato (Review)

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Petra by Marianna Coppo (Review)

March 2, 2018

Title: Petra Author: Marianna Coppo Type: Fiction Genre: Children’s Book, Picture Book Publisher: Tundra Books (Penguin Random House) Date published: February 6, 2018 A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. The humorous adventures of an irresistible little rock who finds herself in constantly changing… Read More Petra by Marianna Coppo (Review)