Ruby's Reunion Day Dinner has been in our library's new book section for the past few months, but I only recently got around to reviewing it. While it's definitely a summertime story, the theme of family reuniting over a large meal also fits with American Thanksgiving right around the corner. Ruby is excited to celebrate … Continue reading Review: Ruby’s Reunion Day Dinner
It's not June by any stretch of the imagination, but I just couldn't help myself when I read Pride Puppy by Robin Stevenson and Julie McLaughlin. I just knew I had to review it immediately and give it two paws way up. It's got diverse art! A queer family! A runaway and found puppy! Perfect … Continue reading Review: Pride Puppy
I'm a sucker for alphabet books, especially ones that explore different words than your standard apple/banana/cow. Concept books - books that teach about things like letters, numbers, and colors - are one of my favorite type of picture book when done correctly. There's always more room for alphabet books in my review pile. Cover of … Continue reading Book Review: I is for Immigrants
Readers, I'm going to jump straight to the point: this book gets 6/5 stars from me. It's the very first review for Kidlit & Caboodle and we've already broken the rating system! I'm not alone in loving this title, either. Betty Carter writing for Horn Book gave Dear Treefrog a starred review, calling it "altogether … Continue reading Review: Dear Treefrog
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