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A couple of “new” books

A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst and Ray Cruz

February 27, 2025 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I noticed there was a reading challenge at my local library. I figured it was for kids so I didn’t pay attention to it. Yet, one day I looked at it and noticed one of the categories was “Love Triangle.” Now, I know kids are a lot more mature than I was, but I still don’t think a “Love Triangle” would be in a kids Reading Challenge Bingo. Then, after looking at the libraries website, I noticed that it did say for young adults and […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction Tagged With: colors, emotions, Feelings, Judith Viorst, Judith Viorst and Ray Cruz, Leo Lionni, Ray Cruz, Reptiles & Amphibians, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR17 Review No:118 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction · Tags: colors, emotions, Feelings, Judith Viorst, Judith Viorst and Ray Cruz, Leo Lionni, Ray Cruz, Reptiles & Amphibians, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Themes ·
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Let’s Hug!

Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni

July 3, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

And this is cbr12bingo book for Yellow! Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni was his first book for children. Due to the fact he had rambunctious grandchildren, one day on the train he had to find a creative way to keep them occupied and this book was born. How do I know this? It is in Lionni’s own words at the back of this edition.  And who would have thought a book from 1959 would still be in print let alone as beloved now […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction Tagged With: best friends, cbr12bingo, colors, Concepts, Leo Lionni

BlackRaven's CBR12 Review No:219 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction · Tags: best friends, cbr12bingo, colors, Concepts, Leo Lionni ·
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