Search Results: "Melanie Hall"


BOOK REVIEW

THE MAGIC POMEGRANATE by Peninnah Schram
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2008

One of the latest offerings in the On My Own Folklore series for newly independent readers is a Jewish folktale with a traditional structure that features three brothers on a quest to explore the world for ten years, with the challenge of bringing back the most unusual gift. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

WINTER SONG by William Shakespeare
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2006

"A fine winter read-aloud and an appropriate introduction to the Bard for this age group. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Taking the lively lyric from Love's Labor's Lost, Hall makes a cheery mixed-media collection of images in bright colors, fulsome textures and an Elizabethan air. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS by Lee Bennett Hopkins
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2004

"Most illustrations cover the entire spread, with the poetry text integrated within the illustration, giving the volume a lively flair. (index) (Easy reader/poetry. 4-8)"
The preeminent anthologist of children's poetry offers another well-chosen thematic collection in the respected I Can Read series for new readers. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

HANUKKAH LIGHTS by Lee Bennett Hopkins
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2004

"Good, basic, and simple holiday reading. (index) (Easy reader/poetry. 5-8)"
Adding to his successful I Can Read collection of poetry anthologies, Hopkins has compiled 12 verses related to the holiday from well-known authors such as Jane Yolen, Maria Fleming, and Lillian Fisher. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

OVER IN THE PINK HOUSE by Rebecca Kai Dotlich
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2004

"This winning combination of infectious rhythms and easy-to-learn rhymes will have young audiences jumping at the chance to skip, or clap, along. (Picture book/poetry. 6-9)"
In 32 lickety-split verses, Dotlich not only reproduces the typical pace and sound of traditional jump-rope rhymes, but most of their common tropes, too, from "Teapot, teapot, / kettle and can. / Mixer, masher, / pudding and pan," to "Jillian, Jillian, / where will you go? / To Denmark, / To Sweden, / to pick out a beau." Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

ON PASSOVER by Cathy Goldberg Fishman
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 1997

"A welcome addition to the holiday shelf. (glossary) (Picture book. 4-10)"
In an impressive debut, Fishman captures the emotion of the Passover celebration through the observations of a young narrator who recounts her family's annual preparations for the holiday. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2009

"A versatile collection to encourage creativity and multiple learning strategies. (Poetry. 6-10)"
San José and Johnson (both formerly on the editorial staff of Highlights for Children) have organized an anthology of traditional rhymes, lesser-known verses and nicely crafted child-authored poems. Read full book review >

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A ROMANTIC NOD TO WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
by Bobbi Dumas

As we close out March, I thought it would be a nice salute to women’s history month to focus on some great historical romance and some truly terrific romance heroines!

First off, I wanted to give a major shout-out to a debut novel that was released this week, Lisa Berne’s You May Kiss the Bride (which earned a starred review ...


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LOVE & LAUGHTER BY CHAPTERS
by Bobbi Dumas

I’ve written think pieces, essays, book reviews, blog posts, etc., etc., etc. on the amazing power of romance novels - how they make us feel better, uplift us, create community for many women (and some men), help us feel secure in a sometimes hostile world, and on and on and on.

I know not everyone agrees with me on this, but ...


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FAVORITES AND NEW DISCOVERIES
by Bobbi Dumas

Hi friends!

As I prepare for another year to roll in, I thought I’d share some of my favorite reads and new discoveries from 2016.

Some of you may know this has been a bit of a tumultuous year for me, but I was blessed to travel to a number of conferences, including RT, RWA, Chicago North’s Spring Fling, and ...


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BOOK REVIEW

DO PIGS HAVE STRIPES? by Melanie Walsh
ANIMALS
Released: March 1, 1996

"The work is easily mastered, and doesn't bear rereading, but certainly has its charms. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Burning questions of the animal world are answered here: Does a bird have a big black wet nose? Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

ISAAC AND HIS AMAZING ASPERGER SUPERPOWERS! by Melanie Walsh
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 22, 2016

"While simplistic, it's a serviceable starter for discussions of spectrum disorders with younger neurotypical audiences. (URL list) (Picture book. 6-8)"
Isaac explains why he wears a mask and cape and sometimes has special needs. Read full book review >
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