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December 29, 2016

REVIEW: Wish by Barbara O’Connor

JayneA Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readschildren's fiction / childrens-books / dog / dysfunctional family / family relationships / middle grade / North-Carolina3 Comments

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Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. She even has a list of all the ways there are to make the wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the ... more >

November 28, 2016

REVIEW: The Secret Life of Lilykins by Max Goodman

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewscats / children's literature / childrens-books / fantasy adventure / picture booksComments Off on REVIEW: The Secret Life of Lilykins by Max Goodman

On the surface, Lilykins lives the life of a typical house cat. But Lilykins has another life – a secret life – that transports her to a world of incredible adventures. “The Secret Life of Lilykins” is a story filled with animals, adventure and absurdity. But at its core, it’s ... more >

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November 16, 2016

Reading List: Jayne’s Cat … okay and one dog Reading List

JayneB Reviews Category / Book Reviewscats / children's fiction / childrens-books / dogs / picture books2 Comments

Catology by Adrian Searle and Oliver Ninnis Just what is your cat thinking? As it gazes up at you, are those eyes filled with love and admiration or spite and scorn? From the author of the award-winning 101 Uses of a Dead Kindle and If Dogs Could Swear comes a ... more >

November 14, 2016

REVIEW: You Belong to Me by Mamoru Suzuki

JayneA Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readschildren's literature / childrens-books / picture books2 Comments

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You Belong to Me is a heartwarming story of the unconditional love that parents (both human as well as parents from the animal kingdom) have for their children. The simple text of love, caring and protection is accompanied by adorable illustrations of animals and dinosaurs that hug, help, and protect ... more >

July 13, 2016

Wednesday News: Librarian of Congress vote, “book deserts,” Tor eBook Club, and paleo pets

JanetPublishing NewsALA / book deserts / childrens-books / free ebooks / History / Librarian of Congress / paleontology / SFF / Tor5 Comments

Anonymous Republicans Blocking Librarian of Congress Vote – In a major WTF move, an “anonymous Republican hold” now keeps Carla Hayden from a final Senate confirmation vote. What is particularly odd about this situation is that Hayden has had absolutely no difficulty getting to this late stage of the process, and the ... more >

May 25, 2016

Wednesday Book News: Changes at RT, digital audio sales, Sacramento Black Book Fair, and Alphabetacool

JanetPublishing Newsbook fairs / childrens-books / digital audiobooks / RT Book Reviews / visual art4 Comments

RT Announces Transition From Print To Online – Coinciding with the 35th anniversary of RT Book Reviews‘ first edition, the magazine format is shifting to online-only. Kathryn Falk announces the change, promising even more content and reassuring readers that the annual Reader’s Convention is still part of the RT universe: Coming ... more >

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