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Giveaway! Hotel Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins

October 28, 2016 by The Picture Book Review

Thank you to Disney for providing the book for review and a prize pack for the giveaway. Bruce. Man, what a mom. He’s supposed to be hibernating, but instead we find that he’s in Miami with his four adopted geese kids. He might not be happy about it, but he’s doing it like a champ. So when they all come home, back to their super-cozy, super-awesome cave and find that it has been commandeered and turned into a hotel by three […]

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The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs! by Mike Lowery

July 20, 2016 by The Picture Book Review

I received a review copy from the publisher. No other compensation was received. “The book that you’re holding in your hands right this second is different from any other book you’ve ever held before.” –From The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs! It’s true. How many books have you read where a duck informs you that you’re a recruit for a top-secret recon mission in search of slimy space slugs? And you have to write in it in order to […]

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Mr. Particular: The World’s Choosiest Champion! by Jason Kirschner

June 6, 2016 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy from the publisher. No other compensation was received.] Mr. Particular: The World’s Choosiest Champion is a fabulously action-packed graphic-novel styled picture book with retro-esq illustrations. It is an entertaining and delightful plea for people everywhere to examine their particularities, keep what’s helpful and discard what isn’t. It has a great message of how we should balance improving ourselves with being true to ourselves. If you do, you might just find that your real super powers […]

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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 […]

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Hector’s Shell by Thomas Radcliffe

April 27, 2016 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy from the publisher. No other compensation was received.] Hector’s Shell is an endearing and charmingly illustrated story about grit, determination, and resourcefulness. One day Hector comes back to his spot on the beach after a successful day of snorkeling only to find that his shell is missing. Uh oh. That’s not good. But his reaction is admirable. He first thinks ahead to what his parents would say. “Where did you have it last? Have you […]

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William by Claire Harrison and Illustrated by Felicity McElroy

June 11, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

William by Claire Harrison and Felicity McElroy. Ages 2+. Indepenpress Publishing Ltd. May 2013. 48 pages. ISBN-13: 978-1780036137. Fiction. $12.54 At a Glance: This is a sweet and loving book that celebrates little boys. It is a beautifully told account of a wonderful little monkey, William. The illustrations are as playful and fun as the story. The images and font are huge making it a very accessible book for very young children. My son and I both loved this book […]

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Cows Can’t Jump (but They Can Certainly Make You Laugh!) A book by Dave Reisman and Illustrated by Jason A. Maas

April 23, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

Cows Can’t Jump by Dave Reisman and Illustrated by Jason A. Maas. Ages 4+ (Easily enjoyable for children ages 1 to 6). 44 pages. Jumping Cow Press. October 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0980143300 Fiction. $7.99 Paperback, $11.99 Board book, $3.99 ebook.

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Let’s Sing a Lullaby with the Brave Cowboy by Jan Thomas

April 18, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

Let’s Sing a Lullaby with the Brave Cowboy by Jan Thomas. Ages 3+. Beach Lane Books. Sept 2012. 4 pages. ISBN-13: 978-1442442764. Fiction. $12.99

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Three Perfect Peaches by Cynthia DeFelice and Mary DeMarsh, Pictures by Irene Trivas

April 12, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

Three Perfect Peaches A French Folktale retold by The Wild Washerwoman Storytellers by Cynthia DeFelice & Mary DeMarsh Pictures by Irene Trivas. Ages 4+ (2.5-year-old son loves it). Orchard Books. March 1995. Fiction. 32 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0531068724. No longer in print but several used copies are available for $0.01.

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Giveaway! Hotel Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins

The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs! by Mike Lowery

Mr. Particular: The World’s Choosiest Champion! by Jason Kirschner

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

Hector’s Shell by Thomas Radcliffe

William by Claire Harrison and Illustrated by Felicity McElroy

Cows Can’t Jump (but They Can Certainly Make You Laugh!) A book by Dave Reisman and Illustrated by Jason A. Maas

Let’s Sing a Lullaby with the Brave Cowboy by Jan Thomas

Three Perfect Peaches by Cynthia DeFelice and Mary DeMarsh, Pictures by Irene Trivas