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I’m Dawn, welcome to my book blog! This is the place for book reviews, author interviews, giveaways, Spotlight on Bookstores series, bookish musings, and news from the publishing world.

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*Breadcrumbs* by Anne Ursu

Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
Reading level: Ages 8 and up
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Walden Pond Press; 1 edition (September 27, 2011)
ISBN-13: 978-0062015051

Who and what is the book about (back-of-the-book blurb): A stunning modern-day fairy tale – Once upon a time, Hazel and Jack were best friends. But that was before he stopped talking to her and disappeared into a forest with a mysterious [...]

Children's Book Review: *Blowin' in the Wind* by Bob Dylan and Jon J. Muth

Blowin’ in the Wind lyrics by Bob Dylan, illustrations by Jon J. Muth
Reading level: Ages 5 and up
Hardcover: 28 pages
Publisher: Sterling Children’s Books (November 1, 2011)
ISBN-13: 978-1402780028

Back-of-the-book blurb: The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind.

A stunning version of Bob Dylan’s beloved song: the anthemic “Blowin’ in the Wind.” Jon J Muth is the perfect [...]

Children’s Book Review: The Berenstain Bears and the Bully

The Berenstain Bears and the Bully by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (October 19, 1993)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 0679848053
ISBN-13: 978-0679848059

I never thought it would happen … I feel like I’ve been let down by a life-long friend … this book has some serious flaws!

It [...]

Classic Children’s Book Review: *Blueberries for Sal* by Robert McCloskey

Yes, this book has been around FOREVER, but please bear with me.  I chose to review it because, 1. a great experience inspired me, and, 2. I may be able to introduce the book to readers (youngsters!) who aren’t familiar with it.  Plus, 3.  I’d like to ask your opinions on a gift related to [...]

Children’s Book Review: The Rabbit and the Snowman

The Rabbit and the Snowman by Sally O. Lee
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (June 19, 2008 )
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 36 pages
ISBN-10: 1419656252
ISBN-13: 978-1419656255

The Rabbit and the Snowman is a sweet picture book that came into our house this week.  Written and illustrated by Sally O. Lee, the book tells the story of a snowman who was [...]

Children’s Book Review: The Postcard

Guest Post by a “Little Woman”, age 12

The Postcard by Tony Abbott
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers; 1 edition (April 1, 2008 )
Hardcover: 368 pages
ISBN-10: 031601172X
ISBN-13: 978-0316011723

“She died today.” Those seemingly simple three words change a boy’s life … forever.

 

In Tony Abbott’s newest teen mystery, The Postcard, 13-year-old Jason [...]

Children’s Book Review: Yankee Doodle

I’m introducing Children’s and Young Adult book reviews to She Is Too Fond of Books.  Some will be authored as guest posts by my older children, I’ll collaborate on others with my younger children.  In keeping with the theme of my blog, loosely based on Louisa May Alcott, we’ll refer to them as “Little Women” and [...]