A Strange Rumbling Noise... ?? When Magnus the seal is awakened by a rumbling sound, it may be closer than he thinks in a funny, kid-friendly story that winds up with facts about Arctic creatures.Rumble, rumble, rumble. . . . What's that noise?Magnus the Arctic seal wakes up from a very deep sleep one morning, puzzled by … Continue reading WHAT’S THAT NOISE? by Naomi Howarth, Candlewick Press
Month: December 2020
WHAT I LIKE MOST, by Mary Murphy, Illustrated by Zhu Cheng-Liang, Candlewick Press
There's this, and this, and this... In a lyrical story by Mary Murphy, gorgeously illustrated by award-winning artist Zhu Cheng-Liang, a child offers an ode to her favorite things -- and people. What I like most in the world is my window. This morning, through my window, I see the postman at the red gate. … Continue reading WHAT I LIKE MOST, by Mary Murphy, Illustrated by Zhu Cheng-Liang, Candlewick Press
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BIG NATE, BLOW THE ROOF OFF, by Lincoln Peirce, Andrews McMeel Publishing
Ah, Love... This latest Big Nate installment by bestselling author Lincoln Peirce will take readers on a hilarious, romantic, rock-and-roll adventure!Nate Wright is born to be wild! And when Enslave the Mollusk is invited to play at the P.S. 38 annual open house, he and his bandmates are on the stairway to heaven. While the kids rock, … Continue reading BIG NATE, BLOW THE ROOF OFF, by Lincoln Peirce, Andrews McMeel Publishing
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THIS OR THAT? WHAT WILL YOU CHOOSE AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM? by Pippa Goodhart, Nosy Crow/Candlewick Press
Did you know history could be this much fun?
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THE SAME BUT DIFFERENT TOO, by Karl Newson, Illustrated by Kate Hindley, Nosy Crow/Candlewick Press
A Celebration of all the wonderfully different and similar things that make us who we are. Out May 2019 32 Pages MY THOUGHTS: I received this book in exchange for my honest review. I requested this book to read and review because it happened to come across my desk when my daughter, who is special … Continue reading THE SAME BUT DIFFERENT TOO, by Karl Newson, Illustrated by Kate Hindley, Nosy Crow/Candlewick Press
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ONE MEAN ANT, by Arthur Yorinks, illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier, Candlewick Press
Fun Illustrations, Great Story! An astonishingly disagreeable ant meets his match in this pitch-perfect picture book comedy from Arthur Yorinks and Sergio Ruzzier. Was there ever an ant as mean as this mean ant? Not likely. This ant is so mean that leaves fall off trees when he walks by. This ant is so mean … Continue reading ONE MEAN ANT, by Arthur Yorinks, illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier, Candlewick Press
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CREATURE FEATURES, illustrated by Natasha Durley, Big Picture Press/Candlewick Press
Big, Bold, Board Book Vibrantly illustrated by new talent Natasha Durley, this is an animal book with a difference. Each page is bursting with unusual creatures united by a common characteristic. From enormous ears to humongous horns, from elephants to earwigs, this eclectic collection celebrates the diversity and the commonality of the animal kingdom. And … Continue reading CREATURE FEATURES, illustrated by Natasha Durley, Big Picture Press/Candlewick Press
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THE STARS JUST UP THE STREET, by Sue Soltis, Illustrated by Christine Davenier, Candlewick Press
dream among the stars
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MADAME BADOBEDAH, by Sophie Dahl, illustrated by Lauren O’Hara, Walker Books/Candlewick Press
What does an older mysterious woman have in common with a young resident of a Mermaid Hotel?
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DON’T WORRY, LITTLE CRAB, by Chris Haughton, Candlewick Press
From the award-winning creator of Shh! We Have a Plan comes a vibrantly colorful story about mustering the courage to try something new.Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea. Today they’re going for a dip in the big ocean. “This is going to be so great,” says Little Crab, … Continue reading DON’T WORRY, LITTLE CRAB, by Chris Haughton, Candlewick Press
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