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You’re a poet and you don’t write about it that much

Dino Poet : A Graphic Novel by Tom Angleberger

March 14, 2025 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Education, CBR17 Pie Chart Challenge Learning poetry in a fun, simpler manner is a great way to introduce kids to the genre. And you can do that in Dino Poet : A Graphic Novel by Tom Angleberger. I would have liked to have seen more emphasis on poetry not needing to rhyme, but overall it is a clever book with enough humor to keep kids interested. Currently available, I read via an online reader copy. Now, I might not purchase a copy for myself as […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry Tagged With: CBR17 Pie Chart Challenge, dinosaurs, Education, prehistoric creatures, Stories in Verse, Tom Angleberger

BlackRaven's CBR17 Review No:148 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry · Tags: CBR17 Pie Chart Challenge, dinosaurs, Education, prehistoric creatures, Stories in Verse, Tom Angleberger ·
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A (not so humble) brag: This 2025 book has made my 10th Cannonball.

Stalactite & Stalagmite: A Big Tale from a Little Cave by Drew Beckmeyer

October 24, 2024 by BlackRaven 4 Comments

I did not think Stalactite & Stalagmite: A Big Tale from a Little Cave was going to be interesting when I first saw the cover (though it is due in March of 2025, I was able to have an online reader copy.) Being overly cute and cartoonish, I was eh… but also thought that I should not judge a book by its cover and give Drew Beckmeyer’s book a chance. And I’m glad I did, and you should too. I recommend going to your local […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, History, Non-Fiction Tagged With: animals, caves, Drew Beckmeyer, friendship, Picture Books, prehistoric creatures, Science & Nature

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:520 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: animals, caves, Drew Beckmeyer, friendship, Picture Books, prehistoric creatures, Science & Nature ·
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Two books. Two different adventures.

Campingland by Ame Dyckman

Team Unihorn and Woolly #1: Attack of the Krill by Alexis Frederick-Frost

June 6, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I follow Ame Dyckman on X (formerly Twitter). I think she is a hoot and a holler and most of her books follow that concept. They might not have her blue hair (or pink or yellow or …) but they do have spark and sizzle. And Campingland (illustrated by James Burks) does have spark and sizzle… and a skunk, a few squirrels, fish, buggies, marshmallows, hot dogs, a beaver and a very interesting way to go camping. This is a funny and cute way of […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History Tagged With: Alexis Frederick-Frost, Ame Dyckman, animals, Camping, dinosaurs, family, friendship, James Burks, new experiences, outdoors, prehistoric creatures, Science & Nature, Social Themes, superheroes, Team Unihorn and Woolly, wooly mammoths

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:270 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History · Tags: Alexis Frederick-Frost, Ame Dyckman, animals, Camping, dinosaurs, family, friendship, James Burks, new experiences, outdoors, prehistoric creatures, Science & Nature, Social Themes, superheroes, Team Unihorn and Woolly, wooly mammoths ·
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