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Read, Write, Repeat · 2d ago

KID REVIEW: Trinity takes on “Birdie’s Big-Girl Dress”

Birdie’s Big-Girl Dress (Little Brown Books for Young Readers, 2011) chronicles a young fashionista’s search for the perfect ensemble to wear to her birthday party after she discovers that her favorite dress no longer fits her. First, Birdie’s stylish mother takes her to a boutique. It’s full of dre
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Read, Write, Repeat · 6d ago

KID REVIEW: Ella embraces “The Little Matador”

Everybody is good at something. And if people are lucky, they have family and friends who support their talents and interests. But, sometimes, that doesn’t happen. Such is the case for the little matador, the hero in Julian Hector’s picture book The Little Matador (Hyperion Books, 2008). His parents
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Read, Write, Repeat · 1W ago

KID REVIEW: Maria cools off with “Come On, Rain!”

Come On, Rain! (Scholastic, 1999) by Karen Hesse and Jon J. Muth is a beautiful book all the way around. It’s premise is simple enough. It’s a sweltering, oppressive summer day in a series of sweltering, oppressive summer days, and Tessie and her mother have just about had it with the heat. Tessie i
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Read, Write, Repeat · 1W ago

KID REVIEW: Drew dives into “Shark vs. Train”

Throughout history, there have been some notable battles. David vs. Goliath. King Kong vs. New York City. The Green Bay Packers vs. the Chicago Bears. Now, another battle for the ages can take its rightful place on this list — Shark vs. Train (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2010). This pictu
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Read, Write, Repeat · 1W ago

KID REVIEW: Philip likes “When Anju Loved Being and Elephant”

When Anju Loved Being an Elephant (Sleeping Bear Press, 2011) tells the story of Anju the elephant. When Anju was young, she loved her life. She loved living on the Indonesian island of Sumatra with its cool lakes and refreshing mud holes. She loved her mother and herd family and her friends. That c
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Read, Write, Repeat · 2W ago

KID REVIEW: Sonia soars with “Birds of a Feather”

Today’s guest reviewer is a bit of a nature enthusiast. She enjoys all kinds of animals — especially in their natural habitat. So I was confident she’d appreciate Birds of a Feather (WordSong, 2011) a collection of poems about different types of birds by Jane Yolen with photographs by Jason Stemple.
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Read, Write, Repeat · 2W ago

AN AUTHOR YOU SHOULD KNOW: Augusta Scattergood’s 10-year publishing journey

I’ve never lived anywhere that could remotely be considered Southern. But I’ve always loved reading Southern fiction. So when I first heard about Glory Be (Scholastic, 2012), a middle-grade novel set in Hanging Moss, Mississippi, I knew it was something I should check out. And I am so glad I did. Th
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Read, Write, Repeat · 3W ago

KID REVIEW: Matthew reviews “Light up the Night.”

Almost everyone has had a moment where they realize what a small spot in the universe they actually hold. For some people, that’s a relief. There’s much less pressure. For other people, that realization inspires them to work harder to try and leave their mark, no matter how small. For the little boy
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Read, Write, Repeat · 3W ago

KID REVIEW: Will discovers “Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish”

Wisconsin author Janet Halfmann has written a lot of picture books. More than 30, in fact. That’s why we’re declaring this “Janet Halfmann Week” on Read, Write, Repeat.  Today, Will joins us to talk about Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish (Christy Ottaviano Books, 2011). This nonficti
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Read, Write, Repeat · 3W ago

KID REVIEW: Danni describes “Fur and Feathers”

If you know kids who love animals or crafts, Fur and Feathers (Sylvan Dell, 2010) might be just the right picture book for them. The book, written by Janet Halfmann and illustrated by Laurie Allen Klein, features Sophia. She’s a helpful little girl who offers to sew exactly the right coat for each o
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