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This one is in my tbr pile

Calling young adventurers!  Choose where you want to go…it could be Europe; North or Central and/or South America; Asia and the Pacific East; Africa; Australia and Oceania or Antarctica.  The whole world is there for you.

Each colorful spread is filled with illustrations and facts.  Readers can also look for the two adventure guides in each new location.  Visit the London Eye, the Louvre or the Moscow Metro in Europe.  In North America spend time in Alaska, New York’s Central Park or take a Steamboat ride.  And so it goes, with each region having so many things to explore.

This is such a colorful and appealing title.  It provides a fun introduction to the many wonders of our world for the young armchair traveler.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.  This book is a keeper!

Pub Date 02 Jun 2020

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I found this to be an adorable book.  Even if you don’t want to draw, just looking through this title will make you smile.  Some of the many dogs included are the Old English Sheepdog, the English Springer Spaniel (my dog growing up!), the Golden Retriever Puppy. The Pembroke Welsh Cori and the Dalmatian.  Each breed gets a fun fact on their page. There are also activities like the Dinner Time Maze, and the Pup Pool activity, among others.  And, of course, there are instructions on everything from the tools and materials needed to the how to steps.  The book even includes tracing paper and sketch pages.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.  This would be a nice book to bet for a young art loving dog admiring child that you know.

#DogsPuppiesDrawingActivityBook #NetGalley

This book has such sweet and fun illustrations. The text tells the story of a young girl going to her karate class. Many aspects of karate are clearly explained in the text by the author, a karate champion herself.
This book provides an excellent introduction to what a student can expect if they start lessons. There are rules and discipline along with co-operation, fun and learning.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

#KarateKids #NetGalley

The title says it all. Here are excerpts from upcoming books. So many good reads to sample here…and, of course, you can buy the books as they are published.
Each entry begins with an introduction to the story and is followed by a generous excerpt. For example, first up is Carolyn Haines and her detective, Sara Booth Delaney. I have read and enjoyed many titles in this series featuring Sara and the group around her which even includes a “haint” named Jitty.
Some of the other books I already am familiar with thanks to NetGalley. I enjoyed Hannah Dennison’s book that is set on the Scilly Isles. On my TBR pile are The Devil’s Bones and The Secrets of Bones. Other titles have also captured my interest. I very much want to read Allison Montclair’s new novel after last year’s debut of her marriage bureau sleuths. Similarly The Fate of a Flapper intrigues me as I have the first in that series.
If you are a cozy reader or want to try cozies in our current stressful climate, sample a title or two hear to decide if you would enjoy the book. You well may.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review

I hope that you have saved some time to read this weekend.  Some really good choices here.

This picture book is filled with intricate and interesting illustrations. The story itself is one of a young girl who, through the power of imagination, envisions a sandcastle that is large, complete with windows and fully furnished. In this fantasy kings and queens come to visit and ice cream is served all day. But wait!…there are some inconveniences with sandcastles just because…they are made of sand! Young readers will watch to see what happens next.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

#Sandcastle #NetGalley

The Little People, Big Dreams series is consistent…the books are always engaging and inspiring. They provide an ideal way for children to learn about the lives of people who have made a difference. This entry is sport themed and could stand beside an earlier title on tennis legend, Yvonne Goolagong. Each woman scaled unbelievable heights in becoming a great tennis player.
Children reading will see Billie Jean fall in love with tennis and win many championships. But Billie Jean did more than that, she advocated for women in sports, fought for sports scholarships for girls and even in a famous match showed that she could defeat a male player.
The illustrations in this book are so engaging and adorable. I just loved looking at Billie Jean in each one. They add to the quality of the reader’s experience.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for another winning entry in a winning series. All opinions are my own.

#BillieJeanKing #NetGalley

This is a lovely book that has very appealing illustrations.  The outdoor ones are in earth tones and show nature beautifully.

Readers will learn the story of a young girl who had curiosity in abundance.  Her discoveries led to the discovery of dinosaur bones and so much more.  Mary studied and learned for her whole life; she became an expert even though she was not allowed to study in the all male universities of the time.  Interestingly though male scholars came to her with their questions.

Mary’s story is well told.  It is inspiring and I hope through this book will become better known.  The end of the book contains additional helpful resources.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

Pub Date 01 Jul 2020