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A heartwarming story about poop

I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story by Mark Pett

September 30, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

You might not want to recommend this book out loud in a group of mixed company as you will get a few looks, giggles, and teasing. I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story is your “kid eats an odd food, is afraid he will be teased like (you will learn as we go along) his ex-best friend, and the lesson he learns about being himself.” This time it is just with a dung beetle and other creatures. There is kid humor, and at the end […]

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Peter & Ernesto: The Lost Sloths by Graham Annable

November 29, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

As you know I greatly enjoy First Second graphic novels. But even a favorite publisher (or author) can have a bust occasionally. And I was afraid the Peter & Ernesto: The Lost Sloths was going to be one for them. And it almost was a not good book, as it started out weak. Thankfully it did pick up as the simple story went on. The large panels help block the story. Easy/early readers could have fun exploring the text and illustrations. Some names of the […]

Superheroes come in all shapes, sizes and plant material

The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kid by Kirk Scroggs

November 29, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Do you like puns, bad jokes, typical science fiction stories and friendship? Then you should try The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kid by Kirk Scroggs. This graphic novel, for ages 8 to 10 (up to young 12) is a “what could happen if Swamp Thing was a middle school kid instead of being a big ol’ Swamp Thing Man” story. We follow middle-schooler, Russel, as he deals with being different (he has one very large arm, is green, has a carrot finger, tendrils and is […]

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