ANIMAL CAMOUFLAGE, SEARCH AND FIND, by Sarah Dennis & Sam Hutchinson, Princeton Architectural Press

In a world where majestic creatures soar, scatter, prance, and pounce through beautiful natural habitats, astounding discoveries and fascinating facts are waiting to be discovered in this beautifully designed book, which combines intricate paper-cut art with hidden-picture fun. Sarah Dennis's incredible paper-cut illustrations bring to life seven wondrous regions of the world (Africa, Asia, Europe, … Continue reading ANIMAL CAMOUFLAGE, SEARCH AND FIND, by Sarah Dennis & Sam Hutchinson, Princeton Architectural Press

THE ALTERED HISTORY OF WILLOW SPARKS, by Tara O’Connor, ONI Press

What happens when you can finally get everything you ever wanted? Willow Sparks and her best friend Georgia Pratt are at the bottom of the social ladder at Twin Pines High School, just trying to get through each day relatively unscathed. But when Willow finds a mysterious book that allows her to literally change her … Continue reading THE ALTERED HISTORY OF WILLOW SPARKS, by Tara O’Connor, ONI Press

WHEN WE WERE ALONE, by David A. Robertson, Julie Flett, Highwater Press

When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is … Continue reading WHEN WE WERE ALONE, by David A. Robertson, Julie Flett, Highwater Press

A Girl Called Echo, Pemmican Wars, Vol.1, by Katherena Vermette, Scott B. Henderson, Donovan Yaciuk, Highwater Press

Echo Desjardins, a 13-year-old Métis girl adjusting to a new home and school, is struggling with loneliness while separated from her mother. Then an ordinary day in Mr. Bee’s history class turns extraordinary, and Echo’s life will never be the same. During Mr. Bee’s lecture, Echo finds herself transported to another time and place—a bison … Continue reading A Girl Called Echo, Pemmican Wars, Vol.1, by Katherena Vermette, Scott B. Henderson, Donovan Yaciuk, Highwater Press

I’m Not Your Sweet Babboo! By Schulz, A Peanut Collection, Book Review, Andrews McMeil Publishing

DESCRIPTION: In "I'm Not Your Sweet Babboo!, " an endearing collection of strips from 1983, Sally tries harder than ever to convince Linus that he is indeed her sweetie. But when Linus fails to come through with candy and flowers on Valentine's Day, Sally forces Charlie Brown to punch his best friend, Linnus, in the … Continue reading I’m Not Your Sweet Babboo! By Schulz, A Peanut Collection, Book Review, Andrews McMeil Publishing

THE CAT ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR KIDS, by Joanne Mattern, Capstone, Non Fiction, Middle-Grade

Due out March 1, 2018 Thanks to Netgalley and Capstone for providing me with this ARC to read and provide my honest review. Description For Ages: 9-12 Do you have cat-titude? Learn the history, behaviors, physical traits, and special characteristics of cat breeds including Siamese, Persian, American Shorthair, Abyssinian, Maine Coon, and many more. Filled … Continue reading THE CAT ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR KIDS, by Joanne Mattern, Capstone, Non Fiction, Middle-Grade

TRASH REVOLUTION: BREAKING THE WASTE CYCLE, by Erica Fyvie, Kids Can Press

Due Out April 3, 2018 Thanks to Netgalley and Kid's Can Press for the ARC of this book to read and provide my honest review. Description All the “stuff” that surrounds us has a life cycle: materials are harvested, the stuff is made and distributed, it's consumed and then it gets trashed or recycled. Using … Continue reading TRASH REVOLUTION: BREAKING THE WASTE CYCLE, by Erica Fyvie, Kids Can Press

THE MONSTER AT RECESS, by Shira Potter, HeartLab Press Inc., Children’s Easy Reader

Description Meet misfit Sophie, too used to being bullied at Grey Stone Day School. Her classmates Julia and Molly tease her to no end and her teacher, Mrs. Cook ignores the bullying. The playground at Grey Stone has a special secret though: it's shared with the students of a monster school! Craving acceptance and diversity, … Continue reading THE MONSTER AT RECESS, by Shira Potter, HeartLab Press Inc., Children’s Easy Reader