In his follow-up to Lucy, Randy Cecil again tells a visually arresting tale in four acts -- this time about a brave movie-theater mouse on a daring adventure. When Iris Espinosa goes to the cinema, she doesn't expect to meet a small mouse. And she certainly doesn't expect that mouse to stow away in her … Continue reading DOUGLAS, by Randy Cecil, Candlewick Press
THE UNICORN WHISPERER, ANOTHER PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN ADVENTURE, by Dana Simpson, Andrews McMeel Publishing
Welcome back to the hilarious and heartwarming world of Phoebe and Her Unicorn, where readers of all ages can always find a friend to lend a magical helping hand — or hoof. For 9-year-old Phoebe Howell and her sparkling companion, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, every day is an adventure. In this latest installation of Dana Simpson's … Continue reading THE UNICORN WHISPERER, ANOTHER PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN ADVENTURE, by Dana Simpson, Andrews McMeel Publishing
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NANCY’S GENIUS PLAN, by Olivia Jaimes, Andrews McMeel Publishing
Follow Nancy's Genius Plan to sneak a sweet treat in this delicious and devious board book! Nancy has a genius plan: sneak through the house without disturbing anyone and enjoy a warm piece of Aunt Fritzi's delicious cornbread. But it's not quite as easy as it sounds! In this entertaining, heartwarming, and lightly interactive board … Continue reading NANCY’S GENIUS PLAN, by Olivia Jaimes, Andrews McMeel Publishing
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LITTLE BIG NATE DRAWS A BLANK, by Lincoln Peirce, Andrews McMeel Publishing
The author of the New York Times bestselling Big Nate series introduces a younger version of this adventurous, mischievous, wildly popular character! When Little Big Nate gets a new pack of crayons, his illustrations really come to life! In this delightful board book, Little Big Nate's imagination and love of drawing will inspire even the … Continue reading LITTLE BIG NATE DRAWS A BLANK, by Lincoln Peirce, Andrews McMeel Publishing
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WHERE’S THE WITCH? by Ingela P. Arrhenius, Nosy Crow Ltd., Candlewick Press
Five stylishly illustrated spreads show a series of gently spooky creatures hiding behind bright felt flaps in this Halloween offering. A mirror on the final spread makes for a satisfying ending to the book's search-and-find inquiries. A perfect book to share with very little ones. Out July 2019 BOARD BOOK MY THOUGHTS: I received this … Continue reading WHERE’S THE WITCH? by Ingela P. Arrhenius, Nosy Crow Ltd., Candlewick Press
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I LOVE ME, by Sally Morgan & Ambelin Kwaymullina, Andrews McMeel Publishing/Fremantle Press
I love the way my heart knows best. I am me. Who else would I be? I love me! A celebration of individuality and joyous self-esteem in bouncy, rhythmic prose and riotous colour. Out 2016 Board Book MY THOUGHTS: I received this book in exchange for my honest review. I stopped reviewing board books a … Continue reading I LOVE ME, by Sally Morgan & Ambelin Kwaymullina, Andrews McMeel Publishing/Fremantle Press
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UNDERSEA MYSTERY CLUB: PROBLEM AT THE PLAYGROUND; EPIC! ORIGINALS, by Courtney Carbone, Melanie Demmer
Dive into adventure with Violet the mermaid and Wally the narwhal as they solve the mystery of the disappearing playground! From Epic! Originals, Undersea Mystery Club is a fun, inspiring series about curious friends who work together to uncover the truth—learning lots along the way! It’s an exciting day in Aquamarina! The entire community has … Continue reading UNDERSEA MYSTERY CLUB: PROBLEM AT THE PLAYGROUND; EPIC! ORIGINALS, by Courtney Carbone, Melanie Demmer
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CAN YOU SEE ME? by Mikhala Lantz-Simmons, Mohammad Rasoulipour, Andrews McMeel Universal
Engage the imagination and teach animal recognition with this carefully designed, interactive picture book for curious children. Using abstract art, Can You See Me? challenges the mind and celebrates diverse ways of seeing. Each spread contains an illustration of an animal made up entirely of equilateral triangles. Read the clue and wait for your child … Continue reading CAN YOU SEE ME? by Mikhala Lantz-Simmons, Mohammad Rasoulipour, Andrews McMeel Universal
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RULES FOR VANISHING, by Kate Alice Marshall, Viking, Penguin Random House
In the faux-documentary style of The Blair Witch Project comes the campfire story of a missing girl, a vengeful ghost, and the girl who is determined to find her sister--at all costs. Once a year, the path appears in the forest and Lucy Gallows beckons. Who is brave enough to find her--and who won't make … Continue reading RULES FOR VANISHING, by Kate Alice Marshall, Viking, Penguin Random House
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