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Frankenslime by Joy Keller

November 10, 2021 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

To understand my feelings on Frankenslime by Joy Keller you must understand a personality quirk: I can “taste” the words. Not physically of course, but I like to chew on them in my mind. And they started out dry. Very dry. Where was this obviously Frankenstein (and later you will see The Blob references) spoof going? When the dog named Igor is the best thing, you hope it picks up. When I realized that the ending was going to be an almost pee-your-pants funny, I […]

Watch your penguin… I mean baby!

Vampenguin by Lucy Ruth Cummins

August 18, 2021 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Vampenguin written and illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins cannot have 250 words written about it. When you say, “A baby vampire trades places with a penguin at the zoo for the day and they cause a bit of mischief.” You have said it all. Of course, you can then say things like, “Why were the parents so clueless?” They and the older sibling had plenty of opportunities to notice the change. Even if they are looking at the other animals or talking on the cellphone. […]

One Dreamboat coming up!

My Creepy Valentine by Arthur Howard

January 6, 2021 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day books are already out and about on the displays at work. Yes, it is a short season, but somehow, I always feel like we should wait a little longer into January to start putting them out. However, I am glad that this was not the case this year. If we had waited, I probably would not have found My Creepy Valentine by Arthur Howard. Oh my goodness! This is an adorable book if I do say so myself (and I do). Mitzi, the […]

Caught my eye because of the name, but kept me ’cause of the story

Christopher Pumpkin by Sue Hendra

October 15, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

While we have had the “being different is okay” story, this one (Christopher Pumpkin) is done a tad differently making it fresh. Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet and Nick East create a story that, while perfect for Halloween (after all they are getting ready for a Halloween party) it can also be an anytime tale. Christopher is a pumpkin who is created by a witch. Along with other pumpkins, the witch has asked them to do all the dirty work and heavy lifting to get ready […]

Sleep tight after a grand celebration

Good Night Hanukkah by Adam Gamble

November 8, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Good Night Hanukkah is a perfectly detailed look in the board book format of the Festive of Lights. And while aimed at the baby to about four-years-old, anyone can appreciate it. Adam Gamble and Mark Jasper created a book that is highlighting each of the family’s personal celebrations. We see the special foods, songs, the Menorah, games played, gift giving and the meaning behind the celebration on every page. Katherine Blackmore’s illustrations bring it all to life with lovely colorful illustrations. From playing the Dreidel […]

A heartwarming Christmas tale about the magic of friendship

The Most Wonderful Gift in the World by Mark Sperring

October 31, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The Most Wonderful Gift in the World by Mark Sperring is a cute story about the true meaning of the holiday of Christmas, even if it also has secular elements and deals with Santa as well. Our friends, Esme and Bear, are excited for Christmas and their gifts. When they see the last gift, however, it is not for either of them; but for someone else. Bear wants to open it, but Esme says that the recipient, Little Bunny Boo-Boo, needs her gift, too. So off […]

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