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Book Reviews: ‘When Your Porcupine Feels Prickly,’ ‘When I am Not Myself’ by Kathy DeZarn Beynette
'When I am Not Myself' and 'When Your Porcupine Feels Prickly' - adorable children's books with lessons even the adults could learn.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Cobweb Castle’ by Jan Wahl, Art by Edward Gorey
Jan Wahl's story finds its perfect visual match with the odd stylings of Edward Gorey.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Snow White’s Seven Patches’ by Jewel Kats, illustrated by Dan Goodfellow
A clever, modern Snow White with a twist.
Read More »Book Review: ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ by Tsugito Kubo
This is a delightful adaptation from the beloved animated film for its 25th anniversary, illustrated by the filmmaker Miyazaki himself.
Read More »Interview with Alyson Flippo, author of ‘Addie B. Strong – I Am So Strong’
Her book was inspired by her desire to remind each and every reader of their vast potential – the strength that comes from within.
Read More »Book Review: ‘A Sandy Grave’ by Donna McDine
Lessons about nature, human and animal.
Read More »Interview: Alinka Rutkowska, Author of ‘Maya & Filippo Make Friends in Auckland’
"When I get something in my head, I plan the execution and I go for it."
Read More »Book Review: ‘Tumbleweed Christmas’ by Beverly Stowe McClure
Teaches young readers that love is more important than material things.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Silence’ by K.C. Snider
A wordless children's book takes us through the life of a golden mantled ground squirrel.
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