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June 9, 2019

REVIEW: Book of Beasts by Elizabeth Morrison

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsArt / art history / illustrations / medieval / medieval manuscripts / museum exhibits / non-fiction2 Comments

A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary—one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages—and an exploration of its lasting legacy. Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing ... more >

March 13, 2018

REVIEW: Sugar and Snails by Sarah Tsiang

JayneA Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readschildren's literature / childrens-books / illustrations / POC author2 Comments

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A novel twist to a classic rhyme. Who says that little girls are made of “sugar and spice and everything nice?” Or that boys are made of “frogs and snails and puppy dog tails?” What if girls were made of “boats and snails and dinosaur tails?” And little boys of ... more >

October 25, 2017

REVIEW: The Nutcracker Mice by Kristin Kladstrup

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsballet / children's literature / Fantasy / Historical / illustrations / Russia1 Comments

A young mouse must save her production of The Nutcracker in a charming holiday tale from author of The Gingerbread Pirates and the illustrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events. Hidden in Saint Petersburg’s famed Mariinsky Theater are the world’s tiniest ballet fans: the Mariinsky mice, including Esmeralda, a rising ... more >

September 10, 2017

REVIEW: Doorkins the Cathedral Cat by Lisa Gutwein

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readscats / childrens-books / England / illustrations3 Comments

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Meet Doorkins, the smallest yet most recognisable member of the Cathedral. With wedding guests to entertain, meetings with the Queen to attend and tired staff to look after, Doorkins has a busy week lined up ahead of her. Following the real life exploits of Doorkins, Southwark Cathedral’s self-proclaimed ‘Magnificat’, this ... more >

April 20, 2017

REVIEW: Of Cats and Men by Sam Kalda

JayneA Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsBiography / cats / illustrations / non-fictionComments Off on REVIEW: Of Cats and Men by Sam Kalda

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A stylish, illustrated gift book from an award-winning artist that profiles notable cat-loving men throughout history in words and pictures. Of Cats and Men presents a fresh approach to cat entertainment that’s smart, sweet, and driven by beautiful art (instead of tacky photography, as many cat books are). Appealing to ... more >

May 2, 2016

Monday News: Prince saved a library, books as lifesavers, Shrewsbury & comics, and NYC from a dog’s POV

JanetPublishing Newsanimals / Comics / illustrations / philanthropy / prince / public libraries / reading / Shrewsbury2 Comments

Prince made secret donation to support Louisville’s historic Western Branch Library in 2001 – Prince had an extensive history of philanthropy, especially toward African American communities, most of which he carried out anonymously. Among his good deeds was a library-saving donation to the Western Branch Library in Louisville, Kentucky, which was ... more >

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