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The Pabalu Tree by Katharine Teisseire and Illustrated by Mariana Andrusyshyn

October 12, 2016 by The Picture Book Review

I received a review copy from the author. No other compensation was received. One day an orphan named Roy overhears two men talking about a magical tree called the Pabalu tree that can fulfill everyone’s needs. Roy decides he needs to find this tree and takes off in the middle of the night to find it.  He happens upon starving fairies, a sad elf, and fighting dwarves who all join him in his search for the tree — but no […]

Categories: Children's Books, Fairy Tale Picture Books, Kidlit, Picture Books, Picture Books about Finding Friends, Recommended Picture Books • Tags: Book Review, Children's Books, Children's Picture Books, Katharine Teisseire, kidlit, Mariana Andrusyshyn, Picture Book, Picture Books, Read Aloud, Recommended Books, Recommended Picture Books, The Pabalu Tree

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Dust Fairy Tales: Absolutely Aggie by Michelle R. Eastman and Illustrated by Kevin Richter

October 4, 2016 by The Picture Book Review

I received a review copy from the author. No other compensation was received. Absolutely Aggie is a fantastic book that will make you simultaneously feel as if you’ve been given a hug and told to stand up straight.  It’s a book about accepting who you are and finding the courage and hope to being even better than ever.  This book will put a mirror up to you, analyze your flaws, fears, and self-doubts and then tell you to get over […]

Categories: Children's Books, Fairy Tale Picture Books, Picture Books, Picture Books about Being Different, Picture Books about Bravery, Picture Books about Fairies, Picture Books about Finding Friends • Tags: Absolutely Aggie, Bagpipes, Children's Books, Fairies, Illustration, Kevin Richter, Michelle Eastman, Picture Book, Picture Books

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Whose Story Is This, Anyway? by Mike Flaherty and Illustrated by Oriol Vidal

June 3, 2016 by The Picture Book Review

I received a review copy from the publisher. No other compensation was received. Whose Story Is This, Anyway?  is a humorous jab at self-importance while tactfully suggesting that paying attention to those around us might be more of a win for everyone. A young boy has a wonderful story to tell us.  We’re going to love it — because it is all about him. He’s just starting to tell us about his cat, Emperor Falafel, when a pirate has the […]

Categories: Children's Books, Fairy Tale Picture Books, Kidlit, Picture Books, Picture Books about Communication, Picture Books about Finding Friends, Picture Books about Friendship, Suggested Piece for Forensics Storytelling • Tags: Book Review, Children's Books, Children's Picture Books, Highly Recommended Picture Books, Humorous Children's Books, kidlit, Mike Flaherty, Oriol Vidal, Picture Book, Picture Books, Read Aloud, Recommended Picture Books, Whose Story is this Anyway?

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Hansel & Gretel – A Fairy Tale with a Down Syndrome Twist by Jewel Kats and Claudia Marie Lenart

January 30, 2015 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy of this book from the publisher.  No other compensation was received.] Hansel & Gretel: A Fairy Tale with a Down Syndrome Twist Here is a new take on the classic story.  Hansel is five years old and has Down Syndrome — but that doesn’t mean he can’t help his family when they are in dire need of food.  In fact, he may just be the one to save them all.  Hansel & Gretel: A Fairy Tale with […]

Categories: Fairy Tale Picture Books, Kidlit, Picture Books, Recommended Picture Books • Tags: Book Review, Children's Books, Claudia Marie Lenart, Down Syndrome, Fairy Tale, Hansel and Gretel, Jewel Kats, kidlit, Needle Felting, Perfect Picture Book Friday, Picture Books

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