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Rapunzel's Revenge
Rapunzel's Revenge By: Shannon & Dean Hale Illustrated By: Nathan Hale Oh was I excited for this one! It's the tale of Rapunzel re-written to make her more of an independent cowgirl than the role of damsel-in-distress. Guess what the added...

Posted Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:08 PM by erin.johnson | with no comments

Jazz on a Saturday Night
Jazz on a Saturday Night By: Leo & Diane Dillon What a fantastically short introduction to some of Jazz's greatest musicians! At the beginning of the text the authors give us an introduction to Jazz, where it started, what it is and how it has...

Posted Friday, August 15, 2008 10:44 AM by erin.johnson | with no comments

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The Incredible Book-Eating Boy
The Incredible Book-Eating Boy By: Oliver Jeffers Illustrated By: Oliver Jeffers The concept of this book is just fabulous! It all begins by telling us that Henry loves books. I can relate: I love books too! The problem is that Henry doesn't love...

Posted Friday, August 01, 2008 9:24 AM by erin.johnson | with no comments

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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs By: A. Wolf As Told To: Jon Scieszka Illustrated By: Lane Smith Scieszka and Smith have teamed up numerous times to bring upbeat, funny picture books that will make the reader think. This particular story is one...

Posted Friday, July 25, 2008 12:26 PM by erin.johnson | with no comments

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Four Feet, Two Sandals
Four Feet, Two Sandals By: Karen Lynn Williams & Khadra Mohammed Illustrated By: Doug Chayka The setting for this story is not a common one in books, particularly a picture book. As an adult reading this book, you realize that Lina and Feroza are...

Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 12:54 PM by erin.johnson | with no comments

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The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County
The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County By: Janice N. Harrington Pictures By: Shelley Jackson Holy cow are the little kids going to like this one! With a catchy title like that you're going to pique their interest like no other! Our character needs...

Posted Friday, June 27, 2008 9:12 AM by erin.johnson | with no comments

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Henry's Freedom Box
Henry's Freedom Box Caldecott Honor Book 2008 By: Ellen Levine Illustrated By: Kadir Nelson It's a picture book! Really! I have to start with the cover on this one! Just looking at young Henry sitting in a field you feel your heart strings tug...

Posted Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:18 AM by erin.johnson | with no comments

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Pssst!
Pssst! By: Adam Rex How naughty am I? I realized that I have not reviewed a single picture book on this blog! Shame on me! I love picture books! (It's okay to admit it - big kids like pictures too!) In order to rectify this horrible situation, I will...

Posted Friday, June 06, 2008 9:25 AM by erin.johnson | with no comments

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