The weekly post where I recap some of the KidLit books I've been reading. Ocasionally, I'll also talk about some adult fiction books as well.
Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other Kidlit readers are reading. Because, you know, we can never have too many books in our TBR piles.
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Happy Monday everyone! I am giving away a copy of Chris Harris' I'm Just No Good at Rhyming. Click here to enter!
Today is a post of recent books that I have absolutely loved. Have you read any of them?
Poetry
written by Chris Harris
illustrated by Lane Smith
(Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2017)
My family absolutely LOVED this collection of poems. I cannot recommend it enough. You can read my full review here and enter to win a copy as well!
Middle Grade
by Cassie Beasley
(Penguin Young Readers, 2017)
This book is absolutely beautifully written. I love middle grade because I find the stories engaging. Not only is Tumble and Blue a fun story, it is expertly written. Read my full review here.
Picture Book
by Ben Hatke
(First Second, 2016)
Another fantastic read. This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys the game Dungeons and Dragons or just epic fantasies like The Hobbit. It takes the genre and turns it on its head. And Ben Hatke's illustrations are always wonderful.
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Oh wow. I'm definitely adding both Tumble and Blue and I'm Just No Good At Rhyming to my TBR list. Thanks so much for sharing your reviews, Rebecca!
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DeleteAren't Ben Hatke's illustrations superb? I think I still like Julia's House for Lost Creatures best.
ReplyDeleteThey are fantastic. I love the Mighty Jack series too.
DeleteI really want to read Tumble and Blue. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it. It's great!
DeleteYes, I've read each one, Rebecca, loved the adventure and sweetness of Tumble & Blue. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI really agree with everything you wrote about Ben Hatke. The Mighty Jack graphic novel series and Zita The Spacegirl are very popular in my library. We are eager to see Mighty Jack 3.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Zita the Spacegirl, but Mighty Jack 2 made me want to pick it up. I agree--can't wait for Mighty Jack 3!
DeleteI borrowed I'm just no good at rhyming - but ended up returning it to the library, unread. Will have to find it again. Love Ben Hatke's graphic novels, so will definitely need to find the Goblin book. I need some fantasy reads right now, for serious.
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