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Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Go to School by Julie Falatko, illustrated by Colin Jack

Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Go to School by Julie Falatko, illustrated by Colin Jack

by Addison Fleming | Feb 21, 2019 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Children's

Sassy and Waldo take their jobs as dogs seriously. From neutralizing squirrel threats to maintaining a spotless, crumb-free house, they’ve got it covered. That’s why they’re concerned when they discover that their boy, Stewart, goes to this dreadfully boring place...
When I Grow Up by Tim Minchin, illustrated by Steve Antony

When I Grow Up by Tim Minchin, illustrated by Steve Antony

by Megan McIntyre | May 25, 2018 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Children's

I will admit at the opening that I have not yet seen Matilda, so I did not have a basis for this song. That made reading it a little challenging the first time and that is on me. However, there is nothing a quick internet video can’t solve. After...
Pig the Elf (Pig the Pug) by Aaron Blabey

Pig the Elf (Pig the Pug) by Aaron Blabey

by Megan McIntyre | Dec 1, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Children's

Like other Pig the Pug books, Pig the Elf is full of this larger-than-life dog, both in attitude and life lessons. The big lesson in this book is: do no bite Santa’s rear. Just kidding, while that is a key part of the story, Pig upon the final, albeit sill...
Face Off (LEGO Star Wars) by Arie Kaplan, illustrated by Dave White

Face Off (LEGO Star Wars) by Arie Kaplan, illustrated by Dave White

by Laura Di Giovine | Jan 5, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Children's, Film, TV & Theater, Science Fiction

Face Off (LEGO Star Wars) is a great guide for Star Wars fans, young and old. The book features matchups between 29 LEGO Star Wars characters and readers can decide who would win the battle by checking out the stats and facts about each character. Will Han Solo beat...
Barnacle Is Bored by Jonathan Fenske

Barnacle Is Bored by Jonathan Fenske

by Whitney Morton Woodcock | Aug 25, 2016 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Children's

[alert variation=”alert-info”]Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Kindle Purchase: Powell’s | Amazon | IndieBound | iBooks[/alert] Barnacle Is Bored is about, well, exactly what the title says. The protagonist is a...
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