Congratulations to Elena Caravela who won eight audio books from last weeks blog. ********** REVIEW Edgar, the cab driver, had a problem. Ohhhf! Something scrambled onto his chest. Ayyee! Something hard brushed his face. Was it a dream? No! It was a hamster! Edgar tried to think who might have left a hamster in his cab, but couldn't… Continue reading Hanukkah Hamster: A Review and Picture Book Giveaway
Thanks to Sleeping Bear Press, I receive their new picture books. This is good news for all of you--more picture books to give away! JUNK What kid (or adult, for that matter) wouldn't be drawn to a book with the title of Junk? Where most people see trash, Sylvia Samantha Wright sees possibilities. But even… Continue reading Two New Picture Books–Two Giveaways!
Congratulations to Jan Brent for winning the ARC of Jo Hackl's debut novel, SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF MAYBE. ******** NATURE'S FRIEND: The Gwen Frostic Story Like myself, you might not have heard of Gwen Frostic, a 20th century Michigan artist. Author Lindsey McDivitt and illustrator Eileen Ryan Ewen have produced a beautiful tribute… Continue reading Two Nature Picture Books and Two Giveaways!
This week I'm sharing three spanking new picture books with your chance to win two of them. (See rules below). OOTHAR THE BLUE by Brandon Reese (Lion Forge, 2018) Written and Illustrated by Brandon Reese You first heard about OOTHAR on my blog two months ago. (If you didn't read that blog please stop now… Continue reading Picture Book Bonanza #2 PLUS Two Giveaways!
To celebrate the International Day of Human Space Flight, I am pleased to give you a peak into a new book by retired astronaut, Clayton Anderson (Sleeping Bear Press, May 2018). A is for Astronaut: Blasting Through the Alphabet, will appeal to readers of many ages. Like other books in Sleeping Bear's ABC list, each letter of the alphabet is anchored by a short poem for readers… Continue reading A is for Astronaut: A Picture Book Review and Author Interview
Congratulations to Cat Michaels who won a customized indigo scarf from last week's blog. Stay tuned for more information about Pumpkintown Primitives! ********* One of the benefits of being a book reviewer is receiving books that I can share with you. Today's giveaway is a brand new picture book, My Family Four Floors Up written by Caroline Stutson… Continue reading My Family Four Floors Up- A Picture Book Review and Giveaway