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After a long day of cruisn’ through the various adventures in life (Indiana Jones has nuttin’ on me), nothing hits the spot like…chocolate. But once you say chocolate that’s all you need say. So these pages are dedicated to a few of my other passions: alligator wrestling, bull riding, reading books (big books, little books, picture books, no pictures books, even little black books), listening to music (from A to Z and back again) and a variety of other things. So take a minute to browse some of my faves and I hope they become some of yours.

Forsynthia: Rise of the Cupcakes by Rachel Dinunzio - Book Review

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Forsynthia: Rise of the Cupcakes By Rachel Dinunzio, Rachel Dinunzio (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rachel Dinunzio, Rachel Dinunzio (Illustrator)
$10.99
ISBN: 9781223187921
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Published: Paw Prints Publishing - March 5th, 2024

A couple of sisters, a mom, a grandmother and some crazy cupcakes get together in an action packed, science and magic filled humor story where we learn about mistakes, taking responsibility and how to solve a good old fashioned mystery. A modern feeling mixes with a classic Indiana Jones feel if he was a spy, scientist and a dragon kid. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


Stories of the Islands by Clar Angkasa - Book Review

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$14.99
ISBN: 9780823455737
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Published: Holiday House - October 31st, 2023

Themes of family, love, greed, jealousy and more unfold in gorgeously illustrated, feminist-twist folktales based in the author's culture. Each story unfolds in detailed and expressive illustrations showing the damsel might be in distress, but she is able to overcome it by herself. The original tales are given at the end, along with an afterwards by the author where their inspiration for the ones chosen as well as why they took a liberation turn. Some mature themes/images included. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


Millie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christy Mandin - Book Review

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$18.99
ISBN: 9781339023274
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Published: Cartwheel Books - June 4th, 2024

If Wednesday Addams had a softer side, it would be Millie. And like Wednesday, Millie's garden is poisonous. Or so her neighbors think. But then again, they like roses and neat, same-looking houses and Millie's plants are very unique. It's not until Millie has her great plan to share her special garden with the other kids, does the town (mostly) start seeing how wonderful different and unique can be. There are fun, clever illustrations that complement the story perfectly. The afterword talks about real plants and a real poisonous garden in England. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


Haru: Book 1: Spring by Joe Latham - Book Review

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$14.99
ISBN: 9781524884734
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Published: Andrews McMeel Publishing - March 12th, 2024

Our two main characters take a cleverly created odyssey into the world of come of age. Some images and situations are intense, therefore this is not for sensitive readers. Fantasy and adventure elements are prominent. Fantastic illustrations tell the story as much as the text, becoming its own character. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


Viewfinder by Christine D.U. Chung - Book Review

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Viewfinder By Christine D.U. Chung, Salwa Majoka Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780735268753
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Published: Tundra Books - February 13th, 2024

This wordless story is a somber, yet hopeful, look at how one Earth-like world (or Earth itself) has drastically changed. A young space explorer lands on a planet void of life, except for plants and eventually a few animals. They find an old time capsule with a "viewfinder" toy, that shows the world before (in sepia tones) and how it is now in the beautiful, boldly colored and detailed illustrations. The climax is clever and unique. Great for most ages. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


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