Books that Came My Way in October 2018
This is my monthly roundup of books that were added to my shelves in the last month. I also share an update with you on other things going on in my life. Marching band and cross country (HS and college) have ended. The musical just finished this last weekend. “Catch Me If You…
Read More Children’s Book review: Lulu the Broadway Mouse By Jenna Gavigan
LULU THE BROADWAY MOUSE By: Jenna Gavigan Published: October 9, 2018 Publisher: Running Press Kids Fiction Get a peek at what it’s like to be on the Broadway stage from an author who grew up as a child actress on Broadway. In LULU THE BROADWAY MOUSE Gavigan gives middle-grade readers a backstage pass on…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Fire Truck Dreams By Sharon Chriscoe
FIRE TRUCK DREAMS By: Sharon Chriscoe Illustrated by: Dave Mottram Published: October 9, 2018 Publisher: Running Press Kids Fiction Fire Truck has had a big day and he is ready to tuck in the for the night. After putting out fires and even rescuing a kitten, he is ready to go back to the…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Eduardo Guadardo, Elite Sheep By Anthony Pearson
EDUARDO GUADARDO, ELITE SHEEP By: Anthony Pearson Illustrated by: Jennifer E. Morris Published: October 1, 2018 Publisher: Two Lions Fiction Eduardo wants to be part of the FBI, the Fairy-Tale Bureau of Investigations. He is hoping to become an Elite Sheep after he is given his first case, protecting Mary from the troll, witch, and…
Read More Book Spotlight: Seven Days of Us By Francesca Hornak
Available today in paperback is the book everyone will be talking about this holiday season. SEVEN DAYS OF US is the perfect read to appreciate your holiday craziness and that maybe you don’t have it so bad! It’s Christmas, and the Birch family is gathering for the first time in years. Emma is elated…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Bone Soup By Alyssa Capucilli
BONE SOUP A Spooky Tasty Tale By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli Illustrated by: Tom Knight Published: July 24, 2018 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Fiction The beloved fable STONE SOUP is retold with a Halloween twist. Share the story of a community of witches, ghouls, ghosts, and monsters coming together to make a soup…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Disney Villains The Evilest of Them All
DISNEY VILLAINS The Evilest of Them All By: Rachael Upton Illustrated by: The Disney Storybook Art Team Published: July 3, 2017 Publisher: SFI Readerlink Dist This is THE book for classic Disney movie fans! Rather than focusing on the princesses or heroines in all the favorite Disney movies, this book instead focuses on the villains,…
Read More Books that Came My Way in September 2018
This is my monthly roundup of books that were added to my shelves in the last month. I also share an update with you on other things going on in my life. The busy season has begun. We are full on into Cross Country season, both with our senior and with our college son…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Delivery Bear By Laura Gehl
DELIVERY BEAR By: Laura Gehl Illustrated by: Paco Sordo Published: September 1, 2018 Publisher: Albert Whitman and Company Fiction All Zogby has dreamed of doing is being a delivery bear. When he finally sees his dream job posted at the local Fluffy Tail Cookies shop, he can’t wait to apply. The problem is, he…
Read More Book Review: The Storyteller’s Secret By Sejal Badani
THE STORYTELLER’S SECRET A Novel By: Sejal Badani Published: September 1, 2018 Publisher: Lake Union Publishing Fiction – Historical Fiction After suffering from her third miscarriage, Jaya realizes her heart is empty and her marriage is likely over. When her own mother refuses to return to India at the request of her dying father, Jaya…
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