Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

Strap on your tiara and wear your pirate sword

Beautiful by Stacy McAnulty

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Beautiful by Stacy McAnulty was published around 2016. “Back in the day” when books for girl power were still somewhat new. Therefore, reading this gem now feels a little cliched. However, it is still relevant and a kick-butt tale. This dual aspect made me think I would love to see the reverse side of the story for boys. Have him “be tough” as he gently plays with a doll. Or “proper attire” and is in top hat and tails (of course, if he/they wish to have […]

Two books, two ways of telling the same story

Ocean! Waves for All by Stacy McAnulty

The Sea Knows by Alice B. McGinty

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cbr12bingo How-To How does a person who likes children’s books find a “how-to book” that is not dull or confusing? I have found several “how to” books or even science or craft kits, and thought, “I’m college educated, and I have no idea what is going on here, how is a kid supposed to figure it out?” But I put my thinking cap on and while waiting for those few minutes at the end of the day to go by (that 10 minutes you can’t […]

“Not that an asteroid crashing into our planet is a good thing, but it does put everything else into perspective.”

The World Ends in April by McAnulty, Stacy

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Eleanor Dross is getting a little weary of her life. School, as always, is terrible. She has only one friend, and while Mack is the best, she could do without everyone else ignoring her or worse.  Her grades? Let’s not talk about it. And home life, it’s fine, but nothing to, well, write home about. Her recently widowed dad is doing his best. And they have Grandpa Joe to help out too. But Joe is a “prepper” – that is to say, he’s most excited […]

Max is back and knows Soccer

Max Explains Everything: Soccer Expert. by Stacy McAnulty

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Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert started Max’s teaching journey and now he is back for round two with Max Explains Everything: Soccer Expert. Stacy McAnulty’s Max is exactly like before. Therefore, if you like the attitude and antics that Max did, then continue the journey with this book. If you did not like Grocery Store Expert, then please stop here. I was not a fan of Max while in the grocery store and not a fan of his while he plays soccer. Of course, […]

What the world needs now is love, sweet love

Love by Stacy McAnulty

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Love is a sweet story about what Love is. It is a fancy dinner (dog food that has a flower in it for a puppy with a broken leg); it is fancy greeting cards (that are made by hand with crayons). And it is not done in a preachy manner. The images and sentiment just are there. You see different races, genders, religions, dynamics and forms of dress. You see people who look different, but all share their love of Love. If I have any […]

Are you a Grocery Store Expert?

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Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert did not really “grab me” with its story or illustrations. However, the twist at the end is a bit amusing. If you the adult reader pay attention you probably could see it coming. The story is simple: family runs out of things. They need milk, cereal, toilet paper. Mom take Max to the store to buy these (and other items). Max, like many kids, is not thrilled with the prospect, but Max, having done this many times before, knows […]



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