What silently waits in the shadows at night? What's under your bed, keeping just out of sight? Do you ever hear strange, creaking noises at night? Ever wonder what makes those noises? Lucy Dungston always did. Until, one morning, Lucy discovers that all the grown-ups have disappeared - as if into thin air. Chaos descends … Continue reading CREAKERS, by Tom Fletcher, Illustrated by Shane Devries, Random House
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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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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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MY PET SLIME, Book One, by Courtney Sheinmel & Renee Kurilla, Andrews McMeel Publishing
Piper Maclane wants a pet so badly, but she’s allergic to everything. So she creates her own . . . out of slime! From Epic! Originals, My Pet Slime is a sweet, slimy series about a girl who makes the most of a challenging situation and is rewarded with a bit of magic! Piper wishes … Continue reading MY PET SLIME, Book One, by Courtney Sheinmel & Renee Kurilla, Andrews McMeel Publishing
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THE MOSQUITO, A HUMAN HISTORY OF OUR DEADLIEST PREDATOR, by Timothy C. Winegard, Allen Lane, Penguin Canada
A pioneering and ground-breaking work of narrative nonfiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on the history of humankind, showing how through millennia, the mosquito has been the single most powerful force in determining humanity's fate Why was gin and tonic the cocktail of choice for British colonists in India and Africa? What does Starbucks … Continue reading THE MOSQUITO, A HUMAN HISTORY OF OUR DEADLIEST PREDATOR, by Timothy C. Winegard, Allen Lane, Penguin Canada
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THE DOG WHO LOST HIS BARK, by Eoin Colfer, Illustrated by P.J. Lynch, Candlewick Press
A warm, uplifting story about a boy, his dog, and the healing power of music marks a first-time collaboration between two former Irish Children's Laureates, Eoin Colfer and P.J. Lynch. Patrick has been desperate for a dog of his own for as long as he can remember, and this summer, with his father away, he … Continue reading THE DOG WHO LOST HIS BARK, by Eoin Colfer, Illustrated by P.J. Lynch, Candlewick Press
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