Perfectly captures the classic cat attitude and behavior. Even when they're bad, we love them anyway. Kids will enjoy pointing out all the naughty thiPerfectly captures the classic cat attitude and behavior. Even when they're bad, we love them anyway. Kids will enjoy pointing out all the naughty things the kitty does and also her "compromises" in following the rules.
Reviewed with bias due to the orange cat that rules my home....more
Quirky and sweet, with a dose of magic. I love Katherine Arden's Small Spaces series and was delighted to see her debut picture book. This is good forQuirky and sweet, with a dose of magic. I love Katherine Arden's Small Spaces series and was delighted to see her debut picture book. This is good for an older picture book audience, not so much for the story time crowd--one-on-one sharing would work well....more
Simple text had me cracking up. Reminds me of every walk I've ever taken with a small child who needs to collect everything they see to store in theirSimple text had me cracking up. Reminds me of every walk I've ever taken with a small child who needs to collect everything they see to store in their pocket and treasure forever....more
Simple, lyrical text and interesting illustrations---fun read aloud for a "messy" themed story time.Simple, lyrical text and interesting illustrations---fun read aloud for a "messy" themed story time....more
Kids who enjoy sports stories may be drawn to this one, but you don’t have to be a basketball enthusiast to be hooked on Marco and Isaac’s story. It’s a relatable middle school story focused on friendship, family, and growing up.
This novel highlights the deep friendship between two boys and shows them being vulnerable with each other on a level that we don’t normally see in middle grade.
And of course, there was upper elementary/middle school potty humor that probably made me laugh more than it should have....more
This book would pair really well with a family activity to decorate a memory collector jar or container. Could have grownups sign up for periodic r3.5
This book would pair really well with a family activity to decorate a memory collector jar or container. Could have grownups sign up for periodic reminders (using Remind) to add to the jar and then to open it up during the new year or new school year or whenever.
"A memory is a remembering of things big but sometimes small"...more
Sweet story about a young Black boy who learns to channel his sadness (and happiness!) into music. Dante is upset when he and his mother must leave thSweet story about a young Black boy who learns to channel his sadness (and happiness!) into music. Dante is upset when he and his mother must leave their home and move in with his uncles. His Uncle Ron teaches him to play the saxophone and Dante spends the entire summer practicing, learning to "turn his blues into his muse."
LGBTQ family representation. Beautiful illustrations with mixed media--music pages can be found on every page (love the guitar made from sheet music), really bringing home the idea that music is everywhere....more
Adorable bond between a girl and her dog. Super detailed illustrations, so better shared in small groups or one-on-one to truly appreciate the colorfuAdorable bond between a girl and her dog. Super detailed illustrations, so better shared in small groups or one-on-one to truly appreciate the colorful details. Sly humor at the end. ...more
I thought this was going to make me cry ugly tears, but it is a joyful and quiet story. Share with kids who love dogs and maybe have a pup of their owI thought this was going to make me cry ugly tears, but it is a joyful and quiet story. Share with kids who love dogs and maybe have a pup of their own who is old and deaf in one ear....more
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