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Maximillian Villainous

I am so excited to tell you about this wonderful book by debut author Margaret Greanias. This is extra special since Margaret has been my critique partner and friend since 2011! I saw this book in its nascent forms and to see it today with sparkling text and colorful pictures– I’m in awe. <3 Come… Read more »

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Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)

I am thrilled to bring you today’s book review. I first ‘met’ Julie Falatko over the Internet back in 2012. She had just started doing book reviews on the Brain Burps podcast when I recommended Mathew Cordell’s ANOTHER BROTHER to her, hoping she would love it. I am so excited to see her witty, quirky… Read more »

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I’m My Own Dog plus a Giveaway

Title: I’m My Own Dog Author & Illustrator: David Ezra Stein Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2014 Book Type: Fiction Ages: 4-8 Themes: Friendship, Humor Opening Lines: “I’m my own dog. Nobody owns me. I own myself. I work like a dog all day. When I get home, I fetch my own slippers.” Synopsis: Many dogs have human… Read more »

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Love, Splat

With so much Liebster love going around the blogosphere and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I decided to pick a book about school crushes. After all, which kid or adult hasn’t had one? For those of you who heart for Ryan Gosling (actor from Ides of March & Crazy, Stupid, Love), go check… Read more »

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