Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

Hitting you in the feels

The Wishing Balloons by Jonathan D. Voss

Where Butterflies Fill the Sky: A Story of Immigration, Family, and Finding Home by Zahra Marwan

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When I do a picture book review post I try and put the same theme together. Does not always work of course, but this time, I am putting together two books that gave feels. Or will give feels to the reader. Both books have a message, are soft but strong and know how to tug at the ol’ emotions. In many ways, we have seen these messages to distractions. It is their illustrations that give them fresh tones. The Wishing Balloons is a thoughtful and […]

I want to know more about the skunk woman

Astro Mouse and Light Bulb vs the Troublesome 4 by Fermin Solis

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With a character called Caca what do you think Astro Mouse and Light Bulb vs the Troublesome 4 is about? Well, Fermin Solis created a book about a Mouse called Astro Mouse, a space explorer who is as bright as a burned-out light bulb. There is a Light Bulb (that is robotic like and floats along) who is smart and who has a crush on a lamp. There is a Lamp that likes having adventures with Light Bulb. There is a funky Space Chicken, talking […]

Come for the plot, stay for the doggo.

Let’s Play Volumes One by Leeanne M. Krecic

Let’s Play Volumes Two by Leeanne M. Krecic

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Come for the plot, stay for the doggo. Is how Let’s Play Volumes One and Two promote themselves. This two-book series is only the first 40 or so episodes of a web comic from WebToon. This website allows you to read graphic novel/comics online. However, some of the more popular titles are getting in real life editions made. I sat down on a Saturday to start reading book one and was done sometime on Sunday as I had to sleep. Leeanne M. Krecic created a […]

Books by the gal who would rather write books for kids than make a fancy pants website

The New Kid Has Fleas by Ame Dyckman

Tiny Barbarian by Ame Dyckman

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While I will not say Ame Dyckman is one of my favorite authors (mostly as I have not read everything and will leave designation for when I have), I will say she is up there. And I will say she is one of my favorite people I have never actually met. I have had interactions with her on Twitter, read several books and found her funny.  Granted, you might not say, “Oh that’s an Ame book” while reading/after reading, but her humorous tone is similar […]

I am me and you are you and both are awesome so lets be friends!

Lili Macaroni by Nicole Testa

Danbi Leads the School Parade by Anna Kim

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Self-esteem, acceptance, and emotions are usually the main themes of most books these days and picture books are no exception. The below titles take those familiar themes and magically combines them into two different tales. I picked up Lili Macaroni as I wanted to take a photo of the cover and send to a friend of mine. I asked her if the girl looked familiar to her, too. And yes, we thought it looked like her youngest child. And yes, Lili of the story was […]

I might have wanted to go to this camp if I known there would be cool kids like Willow and her friends

Secrets of Camp Whatever Volume One by Chris Grine

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An adorable coming of age with lots of humor story is the best way to describe Secrets of Camp Whatever Volume One. Monsters, adventures, and snacks come together when a handful of children go to a bit of a creepy, but cool, summer camp. Adventure awaits! Just watch out for fog leeches. Chris Grine created characters that are relatable, diverse, and are full of surprises. Willow, our main character, and her friends are sent to a summer camp for a few weeks. Willow does not […]



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