The Day War Came is a heartbreaking story. And an important one. Thank you to Candlewick Press for sending me this review copy ...
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"There are only three things you really need in life: a big dream, a terrific plan, and a fabulous shoe collection." -Ophelia von Hairball V, Snazzy Cat Capers ...
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What do you call a dinosaur with one eye? Do-you-think-he-saurus! ...
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"Stop copying me!" - Me, all the time growing up. "Stop copying me!" - My brothers, every time I said that. Thanks to Nosy Crow for the review copy! ...
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Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse. Or does he? Thanks to Dial Books for the review copy! ...
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The Other Dog has arrived - and Touche is not amused ...
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Claris: the Chicest Mouse in Paris is our newest tiny fashion icon! We love her! ...
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The Golden Glow is one of those books where the title really describes the contents - this book truly glows ...
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Lola Dutch is a little bit much. But that's what makes life interesting! Lola is totally the definition of "extra." ...
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Barnett and Klassen had another book baby! And we're in love! Thanks to Candlewick Press for the review copy! ...
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Megabat is the first book my daughter has forbidden me to review - she loved it so much she said she was the only one allowed to say anything about it! ...
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A House That Once Was, but is no more ...
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This kaleidoscopic wonder shows us how we can help our beautiful planet stay that way ...
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The weather is finally beautiful here and that means we are loving being out and exploring! Check out these great titles to help chronicle your adventures from Lonely Planet, and enter to win one yourself! ...
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Be Kind is a touching story about how we can all be a little nicer to each other ...
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Alma and How She Got Her Name is a wonderful book showing how a name we carry in the present can pay tribute to those that came before us. Thank you to Candlewick Press for ...
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Easter is right around the corner! If you want to cool it on the candy and put something a little more substantial in those Easter Baskets, I've got the perfect list for you! ...
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In honour of International Women's Day, here is one of my new ultimate all-time favourite books highlighting the bravery of some amazing young women ...
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This book is for all the parents who try and read a book, and are promptly told they are doing it "wrong." ...
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This book about a girl weaseling her way into bed with her parents hit a little close to home for us! Haha! ...
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Once in a while I'll read a picture book that, through picture and text, takes my breath away. This is one of those books ...
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Penguin's Christmas Wish is an adorable story about how Christmas isn't about material things, but about those we love ...
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Ho, Ho, Hold on! Santa's sleigh is getting super-charged! ...
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Say Zoop! And RAHHH. And Oh! Oh! Oh! ...
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This delightful story shows us the best ways to tuck a farm in to bed ...
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Jack and the Beanstalk has never been so exciting ...
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I love books. Obviously. And I also love to talk about books. But it has been quite a while since I was THIS eager to tell everyone I know about a fabulous book. THIS BOOK ...
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Are you ready for the most intense challenge of your entire life? ...
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You're going to want to snap up this adorable Professional Crocodile! ...
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How It Feels to Be a Boat gives you a hint as to what being a boat is like... but tells you more about what it's like to be a human ...
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Meet my new friend, Pete With No Pants. Because I mean, is there anyone who really wants to wear pants? ...
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This Is How We Do It should be in every classroom, home, and library! So get to it! ...
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Penguins Love Colors is an adorable story of colourful love. My daughter loved it a little too much ...
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Raincoast's #PlayTestShare, where I get to show you super awesome games, puzzles, and books, and you get the chance to win one! ...
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Fish Girl is a layered and surprisingly dark graphic novel is a fascinating twist on the classic mermaid story ...
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Curious about Curious George? You should be ...
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Bored boy goes on mysterious adventure to the center of the Earth... or beyond? ...
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A truly magical book ...
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The perfect book for people who love knitting, goats, and escape routes through wormholes ...
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In honour of the release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them I’ve put together a little list of some fantastic beasts... and where to find them! If there's one thing I love in ...
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We all know the story. Jack buys beans. Jack grows beanstalk. Jack goes on adventure. …But what if the beanstalk fought back? ...
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Fellow nerds, our moment has arrived. Behold: a book about a bookworm who uses books to save the day! ...
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Diwali is the festival of light... Title: Let’s Celebrate Diwali Author: Anjali Joshi Illustrator: Tim Palin Rating: 8 Readability: 9 Source: Bharat Babies for review Description: Meet Harini's multi-cultural class in this children's book aimed at kids aged ...
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Mousetraps. Venus fly traps. Tooth floss spider webs. Cardboard boxes. Gotta catch em all! ...
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'Tis the season for a mildly spooky Curious George story! ...
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Get lost in this incredible search, find, and solve maze mystery. Title: Pierre the Maze Detective: The Search for the Stolen Maze Stone Author: Chihiro Maruyama Translator: Emma Sakamiya Illustrator: Hiro Kamigaki and IC4 Design Rating: 11 ...
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A kaleidoscopic beetle-tastic non-fiction extravaganza ...
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Bera is no electric-haired, belly button bejeweled, run of the mill troll. She's a hero ...
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A scrumptious and surprising tale of pleases and pastries ...
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Kidnapping. Near-drowning. Theft. Jail time. Curious about this thriller of a book? Read on, dear friends! ...
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Ah, the age old question. ARE WE THERE YET??? ...
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A wild goblin appears! ...
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Did the author of this book interview my kid or something? This story is based on my life ...
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Prepare for a quaint little jaunt into 1920s America ...
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“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” ...
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My daughter’s first comic book/graphic novel. And one of my new FAVOURITE BOOKS OF ALL TIME ...
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This wordless book has left me speechless ...
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They’re cozy. And they’re classics. And they are the most adorable things I've ever seen. What more do you need? ...
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Hilarity ensues when a 4 year old plans a Father’s Day outing. Obviously ...
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Dear Dad: You’re gunna cry ...
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A book that makes being a Dad seem like no big deal. In a good way ...
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I totally cried during this book. About tattoos, of all things. Curse Alison McGhee! That woman just has my number! ...
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We can't let Moms have all the literary fun! Time for a giveaway for Dads! ...
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There is a hoard of books. This one is its leader ...
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Roar ...
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Happy Star Wars Day, everyone! I've put together a little post with some of our favourite scruffy-looking, kid-friendly, nerf-herding books ...
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A picture book that is secretly as much for the parent’s enjoyment as it is the kid’s? Goodnight! ...
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Looking for a Mother's Day gift that's sure to make her cry? Have I got a book for you! ...
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Trying to find a children's book to read that doesn't make you want to gouge your eyes out? Behold, the Gruffalo ...
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner (which is also my anniversary, thankyouverymuch) I’ve compiled a list of our family’s favourite children’s books about love ...
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