father and daughter – Cannonball Read 17

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Kicks by Van G. Garrett

Girl Dad by Sean William

March 21, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Two decent books, but neither GRABED me. Of course, if a book did grab me, that is a WHOLE other story! The first is Kicks by Van G. Garrett (which sounds like a cool name for a sneaker brand to start with). This is a lyrical book of a young child who just enjoys his “kicks” or his shoes. He shows all the fun and nifty things he can do, be, and how awesome his shoes are. Younger children can enjoy the seriously booming off […]

King Alice Rules Her Snow Day

June 29, 2018 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I think the only book I have liked Matthew Cordell’s illustrations in is Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie by Julie Sternberg. His “scattered” style are lacking for me. There is the right amount of color and detail to compliment the story, yet, I am not “there” with him. This book is in his style from illustrations to text and I, sadly, find nothing in it I like. The characters are lacking something for me. The story is flat. It is too busy overall. […]

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