Curveball by Pablo Cartaya
We know the story of Curveball it is a “It is more fun to play the game than to be played by the game.” But Pablo Cartaya has a few curveballs tossed in as well. We follow a young girl who loves competition and sports, especially baseball. Or does she? Or is her mother trying to live vicariously through her, pushing her to be the best as she couldn’t be? And to keep the family tradition alive so that she can have the opportunities her mother […]
Always Never by Jordi Lafebre
UGH! Always Never by Jordi Lafebre is one of those books that I loved and hated all at once! The story is simple, with a few twists as it is told from the end of our main character story to the start of it. Our two lovers unwind their love story from finally seeing each other after years, to how their fateful and slightly humorous first encounter. We see how they got to a bridge back in their hometown that symbolizes their decades long affair. […]
Low Power: A Graphic Novel (Your Pal Fred) by Michael Rex
Book one of the Your Pal Fred series opens with Fred waking after (I forget how many) centuries to a dystopian earth. He is a friendship robot who on the perky scale makes Sandy Duncan and Mr. Rogers look like grumps. And in his very special way (being kind, talking things out, staring contests, etc) saves the day. With volume two, Low Power: A Graphic Novel (Your Pal Fred) Michael Rex continues our Robot Friend Fred’s journey to make everyone friends. This time around we […]
Clouds in Space: Nebulae, Stardust, and Us by Teresa Robeson
In the early part of the later section of August 2024 a book came out, but it was lost in the shuffle of the wonderful and crazy that is the book world. I became aware of it when I found an online reader copy of Clouds in Space: Nebulae, Stardust, and Us by Teresa Robeson. I decided lunch was dull enough, so let’s spice it up with the stars. This fairly quick reading picture book at first read did not grab me. It was more […]
The Adventure Zone Vol. 4: The Crystal Kingdom by Clint McElroy, Carey Pietsch (Artist), Griffin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy
The Adventure Zone, Vol. 5: The Eleventh Hour by Clint McElroy, Carey Pietsch (Artist), Griffin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy
This probably goes without saying, but I will say it, “Read volumes one to three first.” So, why am I writing this review for volumes four and five? To let you know that the series gets better as it goes along. Now, things might be a bit slow for the old school reader of D&D like graphic novels (especially at first), but the humor and accessibility for the newbie or someone not fully familiar with that format can get into it. I once gave a […]
The Duck With No Luck by Gemma Merino
Stray Dog for Christmas: How Suzy Was Adopted by Jack Jokinen
How many times will I tell you I really like picture books? Oh at least once more, or I should say at least this review. Not only are they quick for the adult reader, but they allow you to spend time with your favorite little reader, or make a reader with the right book, or find your classroom having a quiet time. And these two books fit the ticket. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of the story, The Duck With No Luck by Gemma […]
