Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

Fiction featuring a Royal that doesn’t obsess over royals

Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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I was convinced to pick this book up by pixiestyx’s review. Honestly, I didn’t think I’d like it. I’m not part of the monarchy’s fan base and I find that’s usually a pre-requisite to enjoy books about them. This is not that kind of book.  Plot: The son of the President of the United States was snubbed once by the younger grandson of the Queen. This leads to a weird non-fight at the Heir’s wedding, which destroys an expensive cake, and they’re instructed to pretend to […]

Andy Hirsch how do you know so much about so many different subjects?

Trees: Kings of the Forest by Andy Hirsch

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First Second publisher is my kryptonite. It does not matter if I have just read one of their Science Comics, I must read another. And this time, it was the fault of my library that I picked up Trees: Kings of the Forest in this series. You see, I was looking for another book and they did not have it, and since you can check out five books at a time, I figured better find another one. And with its big, cheesy grin, Acorn told […]

I now know why a dog acts like you insulted his ancestors when you fart.

Science Comics: Dogs: From Predator to Protector by Andy Hirsch

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If I have one complaint about Science Comics: Dogs: From Predator to Protector by Andy Hirsch is that there was more about the science of the animal and less of the why behind the actions. Yet, like the books on cats, bats and plagues (and more) if you are a fan of the subject, or like learning, you should read this book. If you are a dog fan particularly, this is a fun and fairly easy way to learn about them. There is a small […]

How Do You Hide When You’re an Elephant?

The Elephants’ Guide to Hide-And Seek by Kjersten Hayes

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I wanted a book to read. I was at work where it can be ironically hard to find “the one” as there are too many choices. I had a pile of picture books and looked at them and randomly read the covers, backs and insides. When I found “something” (I don’t even remember what that was) that hit me as it was going to be “the one” I said, “This one. We are reading this one.” (Yes, that was the royal we. We were alone […]

Some pods and a couple of friends blast off for adventure

Gurple and Preen: A Broken Crayon Cosmic Adventure by Linda Sue Park

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When you like an author, you want to love everything they write. However, Linda Sue Park and Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s newest picture book, Gurple and Preen: A Broken Crayon Cosmic Adventure crumbled a tad.  While I adore the illustrations of Ohi, the story Park presented was only so-so for me. But kids who like to draw and grand imaginations will appreciate it. The story is simple, a couple of characters, called Gurple and Preen, need to prepare a spaceship for the crew. But several issues […]

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Dewdrop by Katie O’Neill

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I am on the fence about Katie O’Neill. I have not disliked anything I have read, but I am also not “OMG MY FAVORITE EVER” author. There is a certain charm that O’Neill has that comes across in what I have read. Even when there is “scary adventure” it is still comforting. She seems like she might be your favorite aunt. Or that fun neighbor that becomes like an aunt/grandmother to you. And that charm is continued in their picture book, Dewdrop. This is just […]



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