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My Top Pick for August- Daisy Darker
I know that the month isn’t quite over yet, but I’m calling it. I have found my favorite book for August. I just finished reading Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney and it was everything that I wanted it to be. Now, I fully reserve the right to add more books to my favorites list for August. I have a couple of highly anticipated sequels that I am waiting for…so Daisy Darker may have to share the top spot…but for now, she reigns supreme! This was most definitely a 5 Star read for me! Let’s chat! Daisy Darker Daisy Darker was my pick for my August Book of the Month subscription…
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June Reading Wrap-Up!
Another month, another tardy wrap-up post! I am nothing if not consistently late! But, here we are. It is now the END of July and I am just sitting down to post my June Reading Wrap-Up! What can ya do, right? So here it is! June was such a great reading month! How was your month? Any 5 star reads? Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed I am jumping right in with Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed. I was gifted this book from the publisher and I was absolutely blown away. I honestly didn’t have words to write up a review when I first finished it. It hit me like a…
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May Reading Wrap-Up!
Back-to-back Reading Wrap-Ups? Yep…that’s how I roll. I have zero excuses…well, maybe a few. May got away from us. The month started off strong…but then kinda went sideways. We went on vacation…which was a delight! But we returned from vacation with a little souvenir called COVID…which was not infact a delight. What is the opposite of a delight? Whatever it is…that’s what we were rocking. We are still recovering now, but thankfully we are on the mend! Anyhoo, on to the books, right? I have 6 books to share with you for our May Wrap-Up! Let’s check them out! Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor Ok…this book. I stalked the…
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April Reading Wrap-Up!
Happy almost June, my friends! I realize that this post has reached an almost laughable level of lateness…but that is OK…we are just going to roll with it…as usual! Let’s just say that while April was an amazing month for books…May was nuts and this post just didn’t happen. Not a lot of reading happened either, but that is a post for another day…probably August at the rate I am pumping out blog posts! Ha! Anyway, we are here to talk about April. Oh what a great month for books it was! So, without further ado…let’s take a peek at my April Reading Wrap-Up! Three Cheers for April Reads! April…
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3 Cheers for Bug on the Rug- Blog Tour!
If you have ever wondered what happens when a pug and a bug find themselves on the same rug…well, have I got the book for you! Bug on the Rug is the hilarious new release from author Sophia Gholz and it not only delivers the laughs, but it also delivers a great message on sharing and compromise! I am so thrilled to be joining my friends at Sleeping Bear Press for this Blog Tour to celebrate the release of Bug on the Rug! Let’s take a peek inside and see why I think this will be a fan favorite among the kids…and a fantastic tool for learning how to read!…
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March Reading Wrap-Up!
Did you have a good reading month in March? I am super excited to share that mine was awesome! I managed to fit in 5 books and not a single one was a dud! It was quite a wide array of books and I can’t wait to tell you all about them! I realize that we are already halfway through April…but if you have been around here a minute it probably doesn’t come as a surprise that I am running late! Anyway…on to the main attraction…the books! Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone First up we have Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone. This was included in an Owl Crate box and it was…
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High Seas Adventure with The Last Mapmaker
I have had The Last Mapmaker on my “gotta read it” list since I first found out it was being published. One look at the cover and I immediately knew it was going to be something I had to read. Well, that and the fact that it is written by the amazing Christina Soontornvat. She has been a favorite of mine since reading A Wish in the Dark to my kiddos. So, when Candlewick Press asked if I would like an Advanced Readers Copy…well, let’s just say I responded with a resounding YES! I am so thrilled to be sharing this book with you today. The Last Mapmaker is High…
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What’s New For March- Middle Grade Books
A new month is upon us and that can only mean one thing. New. Books. Are. Coming. And wow are they fantastic! Staring this past January I decided that every month I was going to put together a list of the top 5 or 6 books that I had my eye on for the following month. Since then I have been putting together Reels on Instagram…because that is apparently how we share content on “The Gram” these days. But, I also want to start sharing here as well. I feel like over here on the blog I am able to use more words and share more about each book…which you…
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Alba and The Ocean Cleanup- A Beautiful Picture Book for Earth Day and Every Day!
As you have probably guessed by now, my family and I have a *slight* obsession with the ocean and the beach. We spend as much time as possible there. We swim, play, build sandcastles, kayak, and sadly, we clean up a lot of trash. Alba and the Ocean Cleanup is an amazing picture book all about the importance of taking care of our oceans. Alba and the Ocean Cleanup I am so excited to share this new picture book with you. Written and illustrated by Lara Hawthorne, Alba and the Ocean Cleanup is the story of Alba. Alba is a fish and it is her birthday. Every year for her…
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You’ve Got Dragons- The Perfect Book for Dealing with Big Feelings
Fear, worry, and anxiety are things that many of us deal with on a daily basis! These feelings can creep up when you least expect them to and can really knock you for a loop! Now, imagine you are a child and these feelings start to settle in! It can be so scary and so confusing! You’ve Got Dragons is an INCREDIBLE picture book that explains all of these feelings so well, and in a way that will be easy to understand. This book blew me away. As someone who has dealt with anxiety and as a Mama to a child with severe anxiety, I feel like this book truly…
