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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 >

March 1, 2019

REVIEW: Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog by Lisa Papp

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In this companion to the award-winning Madeline Finn and the Library Dog, Madeline Finn finds a way to help more dogs and read more stories. Madeline Finn asks her mother for a puppy every single day. Finally, Mom says yes, and Madeline Finn chooses Star, one of the puppies born ... more >

March 1, 2019

REVIEW: Madeline Finn and the Library Dog by Lisa Papp

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Madeline Finn does NOT like to read. But she DOES want a gold star from her teacher. But, stars are for good readers. Stars are for understanding words, and for saying them out loud. Fortunately, Madeline Finn meets Bonnie, a library dog. Reading out loud to Bonnie isn’t so bad; ... more >

November 3, 2018

REVIEW: Good Night, Kitty Kitty! by Brenda Ponnay

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewscats / children's literature / childrens-books / picture books / sleep2 Comments

A Crazy Cat is Not Ready for Bed It’s time for bed, but Kitty Kitty wants to stay awake. Simple sentences follow a little girl as she tries to get her cat to settle down for the night. Dear Ms. Ponnay, Any cat servant knows how they can stick to ... more >

September 7, 2018

REVIEW: Cat Wishes by Calista Brill

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In this playfully subversive fairytale, perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, the ever-skeptical Cat learns that wishes can come true—just not always in the ways we expect. At turns sly and sweet, this clever story about friendship will leave no doubt that true magic lies in our connections with others, ... more >

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