I was sent a copy of Overboard! (Survivor Diaries) by Terry Lynn Johnson Overboard! (Survivor Diaries) by Terry Lynn Johnson Release Date: 2017-07-04 A high-stakes adventure series perfect for fans of the I Survived series and Hatchet. Eleven-year-old Travis and his family are on a whale watch off the coast of Washington when disaster strikes. The boat capsizes, throwing everyone into the ice-cold chaotic waves. Separated from their families and struggling to stay afloat, Travis and twelve-year-old Marina must use all of their grit and knowledge to survive. With…
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Scary, Scary Halloween by Eve Bunting
I was sent a copy of Scary, Scary Halloween Gift Edition by Eve Bunting Scary, Scary Halloween by Eve Bunting Release Date: 2017-07-18 I peer outside, there’s something there That makes me shiver, spikes my hair. It must be Halloween. Green eyes watch from the dark as skeletons dance, goblins skip, and ghosts float by. Come along to find a scary, scary surprise! With rhythm, rhyme, and just the right amount of fright, this is the perfect spooky story to share on Halloween! Featuring a striking new cover design…
Read MoreSheep Trick or Treat by Nancy E. Shaw
I was sent a copy of Sheep Trick or Treat (board book) by Nancy E. Shaw Sheep Trick or Treat (board book) by Nancy E. Shaw Release Date: 2017-07-18 As the Halloween moon rises, Sheep are fixing up disguises . . . What will happen when the sheep go trick-or-treating? Could there be wolves lurking in the woods, hoping to waylay them as they return home with their bags full of goodies? In crisp verse and whimsically eerie pictures, Nancy Shaw and Margot Apple tell the lively story of…
Read MoreMonsters on Machines by Deb Lund
I was sent a copy of Monsters on Machines by Deb Lund Monsters on Machines by Deb Lund Release Date: 2008-08-01 Meet Stinky Stubb, Dirty Dugg, Gorbert, and Melvina, the craftiest crew of monsters ever to build a house. With hard hats and heavy machinery, these feisty fellas dig, dump, hammer, nail, and—after a surprise lunch of Mama’s special monsteroni and cheese—they even squeeze in time for an afternoon snooze. With backhoes, bulldozers, and mud mounds galore, here is a book that young construction enthusiasts will want to dig…
Read MoreBob and Flo Play Hide-and-Seek (Board Book) by Rebecca Ashdown
I was sent a copy of Bob and Flo Play Hide-and-Seek (Board Book) by Rebecca Ashdown Bob and Flo Play Hide-and-Seek (Board Book) by Rebecca Ashdown Release Date: 2017-06-27 It’s a rainy day, so Bob comes to preschool with his umbrella. His umbrella is so big that Flo and new friend Sam don’t even see him at first! Yet Bob isn’t such a good hider when they decide to play hide-and-seek. Can Flo and Sam help Bob learn to disappear? This delightful companion to Bob and Flo is now…
Read MoreBob and Flo and the Missing Bucket (Board Book) by Rebecca Ashdown
I was sent a copy of Bob and Flo and the Missing Bucket (Board Book) by Rebecca Ashdown Bob and Flo and the Missing Bucket (Board Book) by Rebecca Ashdown Release Date: 2017-06-27 It’s Flo’s first day of preschool. She has her lunch in a bucket and a new bow. Then she meets a fellow penguin named Bob. And soon her bucket disappears! Can you help Flo find her bucket? With simple, bright illustrations and a gentle humor, Rebecca Ashdown’s perfectly pitched preschool tale shows that while buckets may…
Read MoreCurious George Ready for School by H. A. Rey
I was sent a copy of Curious George Ready for School (tabbed board book) by H. A. Rey Curious George Ready for School (tabbed board book) by H. A. Rey Release Date: 2017-05-16 George is so excited to go visit his friend Rami’s school! George packs a banana snack and is ready to have an adventure. And what an adventure school is! Between Circle Time, outdoor play, and the many toys and crafts, George is one happy monkey. But can a curious monkey make it through the whole day…
Read MoreThe Great Treehouse War by Lisa Graff
I was sent a copy of The Great Treehouse War by Lisa Graff The Great Treehouse War by Lisa Graff Release Date: 2017-05-16 Kids vs. parents! An epic treehouse sleepover! An awesome group of friends! An exciting new book from National Book Award finalist Lisa Graff. Winnie’s last day of fourth grade ended with a pretty life-changing surprise. That was the day Winnie’s parents got divorced and decided that Winnie would live three days a week with each of them and spend Wednesdays by herself in a treehouse smack…
Read MoreAgatha Parrot and the Odd Street School Ghost by Kjartan Poskitt
I was sent a copy of Agatha Parrot and the Odd Street School Ghost by Kjartan Poskitt Agatha Parrot and the Odd Street School Ghost by Kjartan Poskitt Release Date: 2017-05-09 A mysterious bell tolls at night and a glowing face is seen in a distant window—is Odd Street School haunted? The irresistible Agatha Parrott and her gang of friends are determined to help their teachers find out. Add in a turtle named Tony, a strangely smelly snack food, and the pranks of one Gwendoline Tutt, and things at…
Read MoreSecond Grade Holdout by Audrey Vernick
I was sent a copy of Second Grade Holdout by Audrey Vernick Second Grade Holdout by Audrey Vernick Release Date: 2017-07-04 A funny and slightly frazzled boy flat-out refuses to move up to second grade in this hilarious tale of friendship, growing up, and moving on. | Have you read this one yet? Comment down below and let me know! Big Thanks to Clarion Books for sending me a copy of Second Grade Holdout by Audrey Vernick!! AND as always, big thanks to you for popping…
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