Comedy/Humor – Page 348 – Cannonball Read 17

Q: What do ye call a pirate with two eyes and two legs? (A: A Rookie! )

Pirates Don’t Go to Kindergarten by Lisa Robinson

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I am not crazy about the story of Pirates Don’t Go to Kindergarten due to the slightly bratty nature of the main pirate. I mean, character. Emma is not fond of the idea of “moving on” to kindergarten from preschool. The ship will not be the same without her favorite cubbies, spots and most importantly, her favorite captain. Besides, going to kindergarten means her new captain is one that explores the universe. And what fun is that? This idea of not wanting change, is not […]

The Magic Mirror Was Not Amused

The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight by Jennifer Holm

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The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight (Book 1) strikes me as The Pain and the Great One for the 21st century. The Evil Princess and The Brave Knight are two siblings who do not always get along. And with the talents of sibling team Jennifer and Matthew Holm, one creative funny story about brothers and sisters comes about. I am assuming this story might be “close to home” for the author and illustrator. Or in other words, they are the inspiration for said siblings. Evil Princesses […]

His first day of kindergarten

The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes

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The best part of The King of Kindergarten is it is just a story about going to kindergarten. There is nothing preachy or moral giving about it. There are great illustrations and a fun story about one young man’s adventures when he goes off to his first day of kindergarten. The not so best of The King of Kindergarten is it is just a story about going to kindergarten. While it has a more modern feel and tone than books of the past, there is […]

When your crazy camp founder wants you to find his (possibly real) lost treasure

Pathfinders Society: The Mystery of the Moon Tower by Francesco Sedita

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#cbr11bingo #RadingtheTBR Not out until April 2020, I am seriously unable to wait patiently for the second book/for the ending! Ending on a slow cliffhanger, Francesco Sedita and Prescott Seraydarian created a fun graphic novel for kids into adventure, realistic fantasy, and friendship in The Pathfinders Society: The Mystery of the Moon Tower. Ages 8 to 10 can follow Kyle, Vic, Beth, Harry, and Nate, five kids with nothing in common but being at the Pathfinders camp, where kids swim, deal with random and frequent […]

An Elf, a Human and a Dwarf walk into a tabletop role playing game

Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins by Clint McElroy

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#cbr11bingo #And So it Begins This is a bit embarrassing to admit, but I was not even half way through the first chapter when something hit me as so FREAKING (only I really did not say freaking) funny I laughed so hard, I hurt myself. Yes. The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins caused me physical pain. Darn you Clint, Griffin, Justin, and Travis McElroy. And darn you Carey Pietsch for encouraging this team by illustrating their podcast in this graphic novel series! You might […]

Wake up to a beautiful day in Morningtown!

Welcome to Morningtown by Blake Liliane Hellman

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#cbr11bingo #Youth I started this book a few weeks back while waiting for a Goodbye Lunch of our long-time accounting person (she is leaving us after 34 years) to start. I put it in my mailbox for safe keeping (after all there was quiche for lunch). Due to the fact I no memory of what happened (except there was this hilarious, realistic, oh-so-typical image of a little kid flushing the toilet while holding up their pants in one hand and not quite covering everything up) […]

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