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Animals: the early warning system

Salvatore and the Goats of Mount Etna by Uschi Müller

June 6, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Several years ago, I worked on a friend’s (working, but more “gentlemanly” than “old school”) farm. One of the things I was asked to do was take goats to another pen, but only having a rope on the lead goat. I was told the rest would follow. And follow they did. All I can say is thank goodness I had hold of that main one! She was ready to show me goats could fly and I could fall face first in goop. That goop, yes […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, History, Non-Fiction Tagged With: animals, Brittany Lane, goats, ICARUS project, International Cooperation for Animal Research Using Space, Mount Etna, Science & Nature, Uschi Müller

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:266 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: animals, Brittany Lane, goats, ICARUS project, International Cooperation for Animal Research Using Space, Mount Etna, Science & Nature, Uschi Müller ·
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3 friends were the laughs never end

Bat, Cat & Rat #1: The Cozy Home: Three-and-a-Half Stories by Ame Dyckman

Bat, Cat & Rat #2: Vacation: Three-and-a-Half Stories by Ame Dyckman

May 31, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I like Ame Dyckman’s writing. I also like their online persona. They are a hoot and selfishly answer tweets and comments to her. You can count on a funny squirrel story, something about their fox in the yard, something the college kid said, or the husband shook his head at, as she colors her hair yellow, pink, or blue. And I love how she shamelessly promotes her own books! And that is how I learned of Bat, Cat & Rat #1: The Cozy Home: Three-and-a-Half […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: Ame Dyckman, animals, friendship, Mark Teague, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:244 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: Ame Dyckman, animals, friendship, Mark Teague, Social Themes ·
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Whimsy and Whoa

If You Want  to Ride a Horse by Amy Novesky

Perla The Mighty Dog by Isabel Allende

May 31, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Picture book round up part… I have lost track! As they are so much fun I just read and read and read….. I am sure if I piled them up they would tower over me a few times over! All were read via an online copy, but both are currently available.  The publisher’s description of, If You Want  to Ride a Horse, says it is “A whimsical guide through the steps of riding a horse, whether the horse is real or lives in the imagination” […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Health, Poetry, Sports Tagged With: Amy Novesky, animals, Gael Abary, horses, Isabel Allende, reliance, Sandy Rodríguez, self-esteem, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:217 · Genres: Children's Books, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Health, Poetry, Sports · Tags: Amy Novesky, animals, Gael Abary, horses, Isabel Allende, reliance, Sandy Rodríguez, self-esteem, Social Themes ·
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Four buddies and lots of good times

Sky &  Ty volume 1: Howdy, Partner! by Steve Breen

Surprise! The Adventures of Penguin and Panda volume one by Brenda Maier

May 10, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Picture books are fun but once I have read some, I need a little more. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love (and always will love) my picture books. But when that happens and I need that little more, (mostly because I need a different looking format) I need an early reader. The two I found recently were Sky &  Ty volume 1: Howdy, Partner! by Steve Breen and Surprise! The Adventures of Penguin and Panda volume one by Brenda Maier and illustrated by Fanni […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books Tagged With: animals, Brenda Maier, dinosaurs, Fanni Mézes, friendship, pandas, penguins, Social Themes, Steve Breen

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:202 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books · Tags: animals, Brenda Maier, dinosaurs, Fanni Mézes, friendship, pandas, penguins, Social Themes, Steve Breen ·
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A sudden sound of wings and screech sends our hero on an adventure of his life time

Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo

May 2, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Orris and Timble: The Beginning is pure Kate DiCamillo. Part Romeo and Juliet (enemies to friends), part the Lion and the Mouse (a rat saves an owl) and part a grandparent/grandchild relationship (even though there is a grumpy older rat and a young owl). This story is sweet, funny, and a little bit tense (after all, even if an owl says it is too scared to eat you, can you really believe it? Especially with those large and dangerous talons?). When Orris, the rat, hears […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: animals, barns, Carmen Mok, friendship, Kate DiCamillo, owls, rats, Social Themes, traps

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:196 · Genres: Children's Books, Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: animals, barns, Carmen Mok, friendship, Kate DiCamillo, owls, rats, Social Themes, traps ·
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It’s time for book roundup! Get along little bookies!

The Midnight Mitzvah by Ruth Horowitz

Bo Keeps the Beat: The Piano Pedal Problem by Andrew Bambridge

A Bold Pumpkin Plan by Katy Hudson

May 2, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

It’s time for a book roundup! Each book is good for all types of readers and listeners. Not only that, they are nice companions to each other with their softer toned stories, illustrations and less traditional “action” stories. This mixture of books is one of the reasons why I love books. You never know what delightful treat you will find. The first and last titles are more traditional picture books, while the middle one has a chapter format and is part of a series. All […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Health, Poetry, Religion Tagged With: Alejandra Barajas, Andrew Bambridge, animals, Chapter Books, Concepts, friendship, Jenny  Meilihove, jewish, Katy Hudson, music, new experiences, Performing Arts, Ruth Horowitz, seasons, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, siblings, Social Themes, Values & Virtues

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:192 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Health, Poetry, Religion · Tags: Alejandra Barajas, Andrew Bambridge, animals, Chapter Books, Concepts, friendship, Jenny  Meilihove, jewish, Katy Hudson, music, new experiences, Performing Arts, Ruth Horowitz, seasons, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, siblings, Social Themes, Values & Virtues ·
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