Sourgrass – Judy Bradbury
Hope Lim writes thoughtful books. Her most recent, Sourgrass, evocatively portrays an array of emotions connected to friendship and the loss of a friend due to a move. Her story is full of light ...
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I Can Do It Even If I’m Scared: Finding the Brave You
I was introduced to Lisa via an online presentation she gave to writers. I didn’t know of her or her books before that, and I remember being struck by the thoroughness of her presentation, her ...
This Is How We Play: A Celebration of Disability and Adaptation
I became familiar with Kayla’s art when I featured A Family Like Ours by Frank Murphy and Alice Lee on the Children’s Book Corner. I was immediately drawn to the spirit and warmth exuded by the ...
A Star Shines Through – Judy Bradbury
When a review copy of A Star Shines Through crossed my desk, I was immediately taken with the spare text and the luminous art that effectively conveys the mood and tone of a touching story about a ...
Quagmire Tiarello Couldn’t Be Better
I have known Mylisa for years, as we both have participated in the Rochester Children’s Book Festival and taken part annually in Festival-to-Go in various Rochester, NY city schools. I have always ...
A Cozy Winter Day – Judy Bradbury
I met Eliza virtually as a result of reading a review copy of A Cozy Winter Day. I was charmed by it and invited Eliza to be a guest on the Children’s Book Corner. She enthusiastically accepted my ...
A Little Like Magic – Judy Bradbury
Judy Bradbury: Tell us about this project: What seeded its creation? How did you conceive of the story? Sarah Kurpiel: Hi there, Judy! Thanks so much for inviting me on the blog! A Little Like ...
I’m Sorry You Got Mad
I invited Kyle to join me at the Children’s Book Corner after having read a review copy of his funny yet serious picture book that captures authentic feelings in such an immediate and kid-friendly ...
Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero
I invited Carol to join me at the Children’s Book Corner after having read a review copy of her debut picture book that not only tells us about what conservation dogs do by way of a captivating ...
40 Poems for 40 Weeks
I invited David to join me at the Children’s Book Corner specifically in April, National Poetry month, after having read his interview about 40 Poems for 40 Weeks on Kathy Temean’s Writing and ...
The Adventures of Clive & Sydney, the Dancing Armadillos: Wet, Slimy, and Green!
Book Review of The Adventures of Clive & Sydney, the Dancing Armadillos: Wet, Slimy, and Green!Sponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What to ...
Why i’m raising a kind daughter, not a nice one
The nice vs. kind difference There’s a video making the rounds on TikTok right now about a mom who’s teaching her daughter to be kind, not nice—and let me ...
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