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March 17, 2022

REVIEW: The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi

JayneBook Reviews / C ReviewsAction/Adventure / animals / fantasy/scifi / LGBTQIA characters / POC / science11 Comments

The Kaiju Preservation Society is John Scalzi’s first standalone adventure since the conclusion of his New York Times bestselling Interdependency trilogy. When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old ... more >

February 26, 2022

REVIEW: Sydney and Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition by Jacqueline Davies, illustrated by Deborah Hocking

JayneBook Reviews / C+ Reviewsanimals / children's book / Friends / picture booksComments Off on REVIEW: Sydney and Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition by Jacqueline Davies, illustrated by Deborah Hocking

In this laugh-out-loud early chapter book with charming full-color illustrations, best-selling author Jacqueline Davies follows hedgehog Taylor and skunk Sydney as they set out on an adventure to make new friends, even through doubt and obstacles. Perfect for fans of the Mercy Watson and Owl Diaries series. Sydney and Taylor ... more >

January 1, 2022

REVIEW: A Day at the Gallery: An arty animal search book jam-packed with facts by Nia Gould

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsanimals / Art / art history / children's book / picture booksComments Off on REVIEW: A Day at the Gallery: An arty animal search book jam-packed with facts by Nia Gould

The mice are captivated by Matisse and the cats are exploring the Surrealists’ room … what else is going on in the gallery? This quirky and creative search-and-find book takes children, room by room, through a wonderfully illustrated gallery, where an array of animals are enjoying everything from Impressionism and ... more >

December 11, 2021

REVIEW: Read Island by Nicole Magistro, illustrated by Alice Feagan

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviewsanimals / children's book / picture books / readingComments Off on REVIEW: Read Island by Nicole Magistro, illustrated by Alice Feagan

Join a very brave girl and her furry friends on an adventure to Read Island! Through the power of imagination and the pleasure of reading, this curious trio set sail for a magical island made of books. On their way they discover a joyful collection of animals converging by sea ... more >

December 11, 2021

REVIEW: Winter Lullaby by Dianne White

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsanimals / bears / children's book / mothers / picture books / sleepComments Off on REVIEW: Winter Lullaby by Dianne White

Rendered with reassuring words and pastoral scenes, this soothing lullaby of a story is sure to settle even the most restless of cubs. “Mouse is rushing to her nest. In soft, dry grasses she will rest.” Geese are calling, a chilly wind is blowing, and the sky is turning gray. ... more >

December 4, 2021

REVIEW: Doris’ Dear Delinquents by Emma Ward

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviewsanimals / children's book / picture books2 Comments

Doris the gharial crocodile has her motherly hands full with twenty-six misbehaved hatchlings. Follow along on a journey through the alphabet as she tries to bring peace back into her home. An amusing book about a crocodile and her cheeky hatchlings, whose names all start with a specific letter of ... more >

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