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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 10/23/17

Rebecca Herzog

The weekly post where I recap all the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Occasionally, I’ll also review some adult fiction books as well.   Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other kidlit readers are reading. Because, you know, we can never have too many books in our TBR pile.                                          Board Books One Sheep, Blue Sheep written by  Thom Wiley illustrated by Ben Mantle This is one of those books that is enhanced and made better by being … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 10/23/17

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 10/9/17

Rebecca Herzog

The weekly post where I recap all the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Occasionally, I’ll also review some adult fiction books as well.   Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other kidlit readers are reading. Because, you know, we can never have too many books in our TBR pile.                                          Picture Books Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins This was a really fun book. The idea is very clever ad makes for a comical story. I especially … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 10/9/17

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 10/2/17

Rebecca Herzog

The weekly post where I recap all the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Occasionally, I’ll also review some adult fiction books as well.   Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other kidlit readers are reading. Because, you know, we can never have too many books in our TBR pile.                                          Here are my September writing goals recap + some Cybils-related exciting news! Board Books  Busy Penguins  written by John Schindel  photos by Jonathan Chester This is a cute … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 10/2/17

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Cinderella and the Furry Slippers – Picture Book Review

Rebecca Herzog

Buy Here  Cinderella and the Furry Slippers written by Davide Cali illustrated by Raphaelle Barbanegre Tundra Books, October 10, 2017 I received a free ARC of this book to review   At a Glance Type: Fairy tale picture book Age Range: 4-7 years old Plot: Cinderella hires a Fairy Godmother from a magazine ad to help her win the heart of the prince, but neither ends up quite like those in the magazines. Pros: I love the illustrations I like the fresh take on an old story good talking points to start discussions, especially about what we see in ads … Continue reading Cinderella and the Furry Slippers – Picture Book Review

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 9/25/17

Rebecca Herzog

The weekly post where I recap all the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Occasionally, I’ll also review some adult fiction books as well.   Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other kidlit readers are reading. Because, you know, we can never have too many books in our TBR pile.                                          I’m participating in the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril (RIP) challenge! Click here to see the books I’ll be reading. Board Books The Bunny Rabbit Show! by Sandra Boynton We … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 9/25/17

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R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril XII (RIPXII)

Rebecca Herzog

Two years ago in November (2015), I discovered the R.I.P community reading challenge. Anyone who has been around me for even a little bit knows that I am head over heels in love with Autumn, Halloween and anything creepy. And I also love to read. It’s like the R.I.P. challenge was created just for me! Of course it was too late to officially participate the year I discover it, but I was so excited to give it a go the following year (2016). Fast forward 10 months, and I was 8 months pregnant and moving across country. Needless to say, … Continue reading R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril XII (RIPXII)

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 9/18/17

Rebecca Herzog

The weekly post where I recap all the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Occasionally, I’ll also review some adult fiction books as well. Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other kidlit readers are reading. Because, you know, we can never have too many books in our TBR pile.                                          Board Books  Dinosaur Dance by Sandra Boynton I enjoy Sandra Boynton’s books. The illustrations in this one are cute and my 7yo daughter loved reading this one to … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 9/18/17

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading – 9/11/17

Rebecca Herzog

The weekly post where I recap all the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Occasionally, I’ll also review some adult fiction books as well. Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other kidlit readers are reading. Because, you know, we can never have too many books in our TBR pile.                                          I’m giving away a copy of Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon! Check it out and enter.   It’s a short list this week as most of my time … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading – 9/11/17

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Book Giveaway: Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon

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Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon   See my full review here ***Congrats to Kathy D. for winning!***   I’m in the process of finalizing prep for Hurricane Irma, but I am so excited to be doing another book giveaway this month. I absolutely enjoyed reading this book and I know that many others will too. I hope that you’ll take just a second and enter the giveaway at the end of this post. As always, it will run from Sunday (9/10/17) at midnight until 11:59pm on Saturday (9/16/17). Good luck! Other books by Ursula Vernon: Dragonbreath (Puffin Books) Hamster Princess … Continue reading Book Giveaway: Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon

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Stormy Seas – Nonfiction Picture Book Review

Rebecca Herzog

Buy Here  Stormy Seas: Stories of Young Boat Refugees written by Mary Beth Leatherdale  illustrated by Eleanor Shakespeare Annick Press, 2017 At a Glance Genre(s)/Categories: Nonfiction Picture Book Age Range: 10yo + There is a fairly graphic suicide attempt in the first story. Keep this in mind when choosing the audience for this book. Plot: This book chronicles the true stories of 5 children as they board boats to flee their homelands in search of asylum. Pros: Packs a lot into a relatively short book told in first person, it feels like you are right there with the actual people … Continue reading Stormy Seas – Nonfiction Picture Book Review