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Meena Lost and Found by Karla Manternach

June 5, 2021 ♦

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Meena Lost and Found by Karla Manternach My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thank you Karla Manternach and Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers for sharing this book with the LitReviewCrew in exchange for an honest review. I have not read the other books in the Meena series, but it…

Author Feature: Hayley Barrett

September 3, 2019 ♦

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All About You! 3 Little Known or Interesting Things About You Since childhood, I’ve had a strong aversion to raw white onions. I’m still working on it, because I adore every other allium. I’m interested in nearly everything. I can touch my tongue to my nose. Hogwarts House I’m a Hufflepuff…

Picture Book Frenzy Reviews

July 29, 2019 ♦

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During last weekend’s 24in48 Readathon, I had what I have named a Picture Book Frenzy! I sat down and read a stack of PBs that I had for our Lit Review Crew. I read a mix of really great stories and each was uplifting. I plan on reading these books…

PB Frenzy Review: Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins

July 29, 2019 ♦

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Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins By Michele Meadows and Illustrated By Ebony Glenn A lyrical picture book biography of Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. Janet Collins wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and 40s, a time when racial segregation…

PB Frenzy Review: Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns

July 28, 2019 ♦

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Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors By Hena Khan and Illustrated By Mehrdokht Amini Magnificently capturing the colorful world of Islam for the youngest readers, this breathtaking and informative picture book celebrates Islam’s beauty and traditions. From a red prayer rug to a blue hijab, everyday…

PB Frenzy Review: What Do You Do With An Idea?

July 28, 2019 ♦

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What Do You Do With An Idea? By Kobi Yamada and Illustrated By Mae Besom This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child’s confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing…

Mini Review: Before You Were Born by Deborah Kerbel Illustrated by Suzanne Del Rizzo

July 8, 2019 ♦

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Absolutely breathtaking, stunning, gorgeous, and brought tears to my eyes. That is what went through my head as I first sat down to write this review. The illustrations done in polymer clay and acrylic wash combined with the poetic verse pushed this picture book to the top of my list…