pick4 ⭐This Illinois reads for 2025 is a short graphic novel. It‘s been categorized three through five but I think it would work for readers in first and second grade as well. Duck and his friends are just hanging out for the summer until they meet the cool cat. The cool cat is too cool, and it leaves an uneasy feeling in duck. Can duck conquer this feeling or will the friends realize that some people brag to feel better about themselves.
pickJust finished this one. A charming story of a lonely older woman who "adopts" a mouse, and the odd connections that are made due to his presence. A quick read, and some of the writing is beautiful. Recommended.
#fiction #animals #mice #loneliness #friendship
I never thought I‘d have a #ranttime about cats, but here we are.
Someone posted this in a black cat appreciation group on Facebook. I‘ve seen the English version at least a half dozen times by now. Nevertheless, someone else commented that they wanted it in English, and the original poster obliged.
This makes me angry in ways I can‘t begin to express in 451 characters, so I‘ll just say this: No seas un copito de nieve.
I'm on my third month of reading to two UTK classes, and it's turning into a highlight of my week. The (mostly) unfiltered energy and enthusiasm and wonder is a balm to me. And I think they like my visits, too. :-)
so-soI was going to say this may be one for the Kelly Clarkson fans. Then I read @LibrarianRyan ‘s review. So maybe not.
The illustrations are lovely - lots to explore in each one. But both the story and the storytelling are just… there… really. I‘m afraid it felt very much like what you‘d expect a celebrity picture book to feel like. #bbrc
My trip to #London is over and I‘m back at home, ready to dig into all my purchases! I got two new books for my little niece. The elephant book has hilarious graphics and #Paddington is always a treat. Gotta prepare her young for her first travel to London!
#holiday
so-so3 ⭐ I question how much help Kelly Clarkson had on this book. One it does not sound like Kelly Clarkson. Except for the lullaby. The lullaby sounds like Kelly Clarkson. This book has a decent cadence and rhymes well, but it does not sound like Kelly Clarkson. I especially say this because of how big they‘ve written Grammy award winning artist on the cover and how her biography lists all of her accolades in the music business.
pickThis was a fun read about the Kinight Dunk and his squire called Egg. These two were very entertaining, especially Egg, and as usual, I feel like there are more stories that Martin is withholding from everyone 😸
#ReadingWesteros @5feet.of.fury
#WickedWords #animals @AsYouWish
#Pantone2025 #hibiscus #mistedmarigold @Lauredhel
