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: Roar-Choo!
Title: Roar-Choo! | Author: Charlotte Cheng | Illustrator: Dan Santat | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Rocky Pond Books | Release Date: April 9, 2024 | ISBN: 9780593531754 Publisher’s Book Summary: Patient, peaceful Phoenix tries to take care of rambunctious and cold-ridden Dragon, which leads to hilarious and sweet results (with vibrant illustrations by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Beekle).…
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Spotlight + Giveaway: Mei’s Mermaid Mission
Title: Mei’s Mermaid Mission | Author: Crystal Z. Lee | Illustrator: Allie Su | Publisher: Balestier Press | Publication Date: March 1, 2024 Book Description: The mission of the Mermaids International Rescue Alliance (MIRA) is to guard the ocean and protect the sea creatures. There are many mermaid members in MIRA from all over Asia, such as Princess Hwangok (Korea), Roro (Indonesia), Jiao (China),…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Cattitude
Title: Cattitude | Author: Bianca Schulze | Illustrator: Samara Hardy | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Clever Publishing | Release Date: March 2024 | ISBN: 9781954738362 Publisher’s Book Summary: Meet Cleo, a cat with an attitude—and she’s not afraid to show it! Cleo is a misunderstood feline with a penchant for mischief and a heart of gold. Her quirks and…
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World Book Reviews: World Kitchen, Family Recipes from Around the World
One of my favorite books as a child was a kid’s cookbook given to me by a family friend when I was six years old. I still have it! Even before I was able to cook on my own, I loved flipping through the pages and planning what I’d make. Needless to say, I was…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Vivienne in Paris
Title: Vivienne in Paris | Author: Maria Castellucci Moore | Illustrator: Emanuele Mannello | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Mascot Kids | Release date: May 2, 2023 Book Description: Vivienne in Paris follows a young Parisian girl on a journey through Paris to find what makes her tick. Join Vivienne as she discovers the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds of the city that make her feel…
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