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December 8, 2020

REVIEW: The Beast and the Bethany by Jack Meggitt-Phillips

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readschildren's literature / Dark Fantasy / friendship / middle grade / picture booksNo Comments

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Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this riotously funny, deliciously macabre, and highly illustrated tale of a hungry beast, a vain immortal man, and a not-so-charming little girl who doesn’t know she’s about to be eaten. Beauty comes at a price. And no one knows that better than Ebenezer Tweezer, ... more >

October 24, 2020

REVIEW: Kitty and Dragon by Meika Hashimoto

JayneA Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readscats / children's book / children's literature / Dragon / friendship / picture books / POC authorNo Comments

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When Kitty looks for the perfect home, she makes an unlikely best friend—Dragon! From Epic! Originals, Kitty and Dragon is a lovable early reader series about finding true friendship when you least expect it. Book 1 of this early reader series features three adorable stories about Kitty and Dragon—best friends, ... more >

September 15, 2020

REVIEW: The Dragon of Ynys by Minerva Cerridwen

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews#ownvoices / aromantic / asexual character / children's literature / Dragon / fairy tale / Fantasy / lesbian / LGBTQA / novella / spiders / transgender character / transsexualNo Comments

Every time something goes missing from the village, Sir Violet makes his way to the dragon’s cave and negotiates the item’s return. It’s annoying, but at least the dragon is polite. But when the dragon hoards a person, that’s a step too far. Sir Violet storms off to the mountainside ... more >

August 8, 2019

REVIEW: Ogilvy by Deborah Underwood, illustrations by T.L. McBeth

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readschildren's literature / childrens-books / LGBTQ / picture books / self-expressionNo Comments

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The clothes don’t make the bunny in this new picture book from New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Underwood, illustrated by T. L. McBeth. When Ogilvy moves to a new town, the possibilities feel endless. There are so many new bunny friends and fun things to do together! But in this ... more >

June 9, 2019

REVIEW: The Artist Who Loved Cats: The Inspiring Tale of Theophile Steinlen by Susan Schaefer Bernardo

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsArt / Biography / cats / children's fiction / children's literature / childrens-books / Paris / picture books4 Comments

The Artist Who Loved Cats: The Inspiring Tale of Theophile Alexandre Steinlen is a picture book biography of the artist who created the iconic Le Chat Noir cabaret posters. Steinlen moved to Paris in 1881 to pursue his creative dreams, ultimately creating more than 700 journal illustrations, famous posters, sculptures, ... more >

March 1, 2019

REVIEW: There Might Be Lobsters by Carolyn Crimi and Laurel Molk

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsanxiety / children's fiction / children's literature / childrens-books / dog / picture books1 Comments

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Come on, Sukie, you can do it! A little dog’s paralyzing anxiety gives way to bravery when someone smaller is in need in this humorous, tenderly sympathetic story. Lots of things at the beach scare Sukie. Lots. Because she is just a small dog, and the stairs are big and ... more >

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