Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

Great stories, quirky art not for everyone

My Dad Used to be So Cool by Keith Negley

Tough Guys Have Feelings Too by Keith Negley

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Keith Negley seems to have an odd, fun and quirky sense of humor that is not for everyone. Because of his non-traditional approach, his books tend to be more for the Dads and guys who are more Ozzy O. than Ozzie N. Especially with My Dad Used to be So Cool. Our young narrator tells us the story of their dad. Who used to be cool. As of course he was in a band (there is proof) and had fun on his motorcycle or just […]

Tiny Dino Big Hug

Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug  by  Jonathan Stutzman

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While the story has been done before (just do your best as you be yourself and you can do great big things) this time it has a slightly different feel. Maybe Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug  by Jonathan Stutzman seems different is because of the slightly non-realism of the illustrations created by Jay Fleck. Or maybe because it has dinosaurs in it (and some really cute little cuddle-bug dinosaurs). Or maybe just because the text feels subtly different from than other books for some […]

Oh for pugs sake shake a tail and read this!

Good Dad Diego by Brenna Maloney

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Father’s Day is around the corner. And while I do not remember getting books for my dad, books are always a great gift for Father’s Day. What better way to celebrate Dad with a book that child and Pop can read together? And with Good Dad Diego we get a straight forward story with a few funnies about a dad dog. Diego wants to be a Good Doggie Dad and he is. Even though it means telling his kids not to poop on the floor, […]

A Hollywood couple’s cautionary tale

You’re Missing It! by Brady Smith

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I picked up a reader copy of You’re Missing It! on a whim.  Looking at the cover I thought: Okay, bright vibrant illustrations? Check. Crazy cartoon illustrations on top of that? Check. Why do you want to read it? Answer: Because I can. And I was glad I did read Brady Smith and Tiffani Theissen’s (yes, the actress) book. This husband and wife team created clever text and illustrations. There are hidden elements that you need to view as you read along with a young […]

“I am a part of all that I have met.” – Lord Tennyson

Carl and the Meaning of Life by Deborah Freedman

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Carl and the Meaning of Life by Deborah Freedman is a spiritual look at how all things are connected. When the Mouse asks Carl, the Worm, why does he do the things he does, Carl does not know. So off he goes to ask the other animals what his purpose is, until one day there is no one left as they have all left. The answer to why everyone has left, gives Carl the answer he was looking for. Freedman pairs the text with some fun, soft, […]

What do you get when you cross a Drag Queen and she’s friends with Harley Quinn?

Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass by Mariko Tamaki

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I like the concept of Harley Quinn. I like how she has been reimagined. I like how she has this (literally) crazy humor and like many villains, never thinks she is in the wrong. And it is logical why that is. I like her as a character but not necessarily as a person. Do I think she is a role model and little girls (and I mean little) should dress up as her? No. Do I think she is in one of the most abusive […]



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