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

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

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 9/4/17

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.                                          September Book Giveaway: My full review here September’s book giveaway is Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon. The giveaway will go live here on the blog this Sunday, September … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 9/4/17

Where Is My Coat? Farm Animals – Board Book ARC Review

Buy Here Where Is My Coat? Farm Animals by Anita Bijsterbosch Clavis, November 15th, 2017 I received an advance reader copy of this book to review At a Glance Age Range: Newborn through toddler Plot: Farm animal lose their coats and the reader must guess why type of animal they are. Pros: creative take on a common board book type illustrations are fun and vibrant Cons: I wish the text was more varied, but there is something to be said for repetition in board books Would I recommend this title: Yes! Anytime someone can take a board book and make … Continue reading Where Is My Coat? Farm Animals – Board Book ARC Review

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/21/17

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 organizing a ZINE Swap! For more info, check out this post here! Board Books Orange Triangle Fox by Sarah Jones I stumbled into two really good … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/21/17

Board Book Review – Animal Noises by Thomas Flintham

  Buy It Here At a glance: Pros: Vibrant colors Actually fun to make the animal noises Cute, simple drawings Cons: It’s the nature of the book type, but I wish it were longer   Since we have a new baby in the house, the board books have, once again, been making an appearance.  Sometimes, I feel like board books can get repetitive. Yes, I know that that is the point—repetition for the baby.  But I can only read so many “this is a square and this is a triangle” books before I want to pull my eyes out. Every … Continue reading Board Book Review – Animal Noises by Thomas Flintham