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Groundbreaking

We Are Golden: 27 Groundbreakers Who Changed the World by Eva Chen

June 3, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I have wanted to read We Are Golden: 27 Groundbreakers Who Changed the World  by Eva Chen and illustrated by Sophie Diao for ages. And when I found the books “ID number” (or what is known as the ISBN number), I plugged it into the site where I find my online reader copies, and even though it has been out since January 2024, there was still a link. The description of the size of the book has it as a board book. And since I […]

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir, Children's Books, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry Tagged With: Asian American & Pacific Islander, board books, Eva Chen, Sophie Diao

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:255 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Children's Books, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry · Tags: Asian American & Pacific Islander, board books, Eva Chen, Sophie Diao ·
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A little trippy, but fun

Tiny Troubles: Nelli's Purpose by  Sophie Diao

April 22, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Meet best friends, Nelli and Worthi. While Worthi is not the brightest plant out there (though do follow their advice about staying hydrated), they are terribly sweet and a loyal friend who is willing to go on an adventure to help Nelli find her purpose in Tiny Troubles: Nelli’s Purpose.  Sophie Diao’s characters, two young plants, are doing what plants do (enjoying the day, soaking up some sun) when Nelli asks if Worthi knows what a purpose is. The explanation is done as best as […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Religion Tagged With: Emotions & Feelings, friendship, Social Themes, Sophie Diao

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:167 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Religion · Tags: Emotions & Feelings, friendship, Social Themes, Sophie Diao ·
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