I review children’s books from picture books to YA for Armadillo Magazine, The Children’s Book Review, iReadBooks Tours and was a former reviewer for the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Here you’ll find links to all of those reviews, guest posts, author interviews and giveaways.
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Book Review + Giveaway: Oi Gets Lost
Title: Oi Gets Lost | Author: Lorna Likiza | Illustrator: Yevheniia Melnyk | Genre: Chapter Book | Publisher: Bright Lights Books | ISBN: 9781739985318 Book Description: Set in Kenya, Oi is a naughty kitten who lives with his Mummy and siblings in an outdoor shed. Despite Mummy’s warnings, Oi has a tendency of wandering off and exploring. But one day, after nearly being…
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Guest Post: Author S. E. Richey
The author of Lulu and the Missing Tooth Fairy shares her process for writing a picture book with a dual narrative. As a mother of four, I’ve had my fair share of fallen teeth and missed Tooth Fairy visits. Our tooth fairy missed picking up my children’s teeth so often, sometimes days in a row!…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Lulu and the Missing Tooth Fairy
Title: Lulu and the Missing Tooth Fairy | Author: S.E. Richey | Illustrator: Jhon Ortiz | Genre: Picture Book (Fiction) | Publisher: Bright Meadow Press | Publication Date: February 28, 2022 “A clever, humorous, and joyful tooth story” – Kirkus Review Book Description: Lulu cannot wait for a visit from the Tooth Fairy and get a pony with her Tooth Fairy money. And Trixie cannot…
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Guest Post: Author Julie Thiessen
The author of Pen Pal Gals: Friends Forever discusses the art and joy of writing letters. I’m so glad you asked about pen pals! I spent a great amount of time talking to kids about pen pals before branding Pen Pal Gals stationery gift set and creating the story for my book. When speaking with kids, I asked…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Pen Pal Gals, Friends Forever
Title: Pen Pal Gals: Friends Forever | Author: Julie Thiessen | Illustrator: Vanessa Alexandre and Julie Thiessen | Genre: Chapter Book (Fiction) | Publisher: Mascot | Publication Date: February 1, 2022 Book Description: Meet Reese and Addie―two girls, one great friendship. It’s summer break! Reese is on her way to vacation at Camp Lake Shore with her family. When Reese meets a new friend, Addie,…
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