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October Writing Goals + Exciting News!

Rebecca Herzog

So, before I get into my goals recap, I have a bit of news. I have been selected to be a judge for the Cybils Awards! I will be helping judge in the Fiction Picture Book and Board Book category. For those who don’t know, the Cybils Awards are given each year by bloggers for the year’s best children’s and young adult titles. You can learn a bit more at http://www.cybils.com. I am so incredibly honored and excited to participate. September was a bit discombobulated with Irma passing through and all that entailed. John and Sammy both were out of … Continue reading October Writing Goals + Exciting News!

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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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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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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/28/17

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 written by Erica S. Perl illustrated by Henry Cole I enjoyed this first book, Chicken Butt, but this one fell flat. The concept is great, but … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/28/17

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

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 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

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Thank You and Good Night – Picture Book Review

Rebecca Herzog

I am giving away a signed copy of Rodzilla, written by Rob Sanders and illustrated by Dan Santat. Enter here! Buy Here  Thank You and Good Night by Patrick McDonnell (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 2015)   At a Glance Pros Wonderful, sweet story Beautiful watercolor illustrations The ending just makes you smile The prose, especially towards the end, is perfect. Cons I can’t think of a single one You know that you’ve struck gold when you don’t want to return a picture book to the library. I kept hold of this one until the last day, and it … Continue reading Thank You and Good Night – Picture Book Review

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/14/17

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 am giving away a signed copy of Rodzilla, written by Rob Sanders and illustrated by Dan Santat. Enter here! (It is really quick to … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/14/17

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Rodzilla – Book Giveaway + Author Interview

Rebecca Herzog

Update: Congrats to Jeff K. for winning this month’s book! Watch out next month for another great book giveaway! Buy Here Rodzilla Written by Rob Sanders Illustrated by Dan Santat I am so super excited to kick off this month’s book giveaway! It is the wonderful picture book, Rodzilla, written by Rob Sanders and illustrated by Dan Santat. I am fortunate enough to have met Rob Sanders at a few writing conferences here in Florida, so I couldn’t wait to pick this one up. I actually did a quick review of it last month, which you can see here. My whole family … Continue reading Rodzilla – Book Giveaway + Author Interview