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The tabs show you the rainbow, change the spots on the dragon, and create different colors on the mermaid and the merman.
Just make sure the child doesn't get too rough with the tabs and the book will last a long time.
It is magical!
Abrams sent me a copy for to read for review (thank you). It has been published so you can get a copy now.
Grandpa is more adventuress than Grandma. His comparisons will make you smile.
There is a compliment for the child at the end.
Anyone who loves their Grandpa will enjoy this book.
Abrams Appleseed sent me a copy for review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
It's fun to read and see how Grandma is compared to so many things but she always comes out on top.
At the end, Grandma even compliments the kid.
I think your child would enjoy this book!
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Rainy doesn't like the compound but her mother has nowhere else to go.
The longer they are here, the worse it gets. She and her mother get separated. Any back talk or refusal to do something is punished.
And then her mother is dead. The leader says she was on drugs, but Rainy doesn't believe him.
It gets more and more dangerous. Rainy gets punished often. Will she survive or will she get killed like her mother?
Minotaur Books and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It will be published on June 28th.
Vira is the one who finds the dead wife. Then she hunts for the missing child. The child and the dog get along well. But soon she goes missing again.
The child is brave and survives the various places she's taken. The dogs look for her.
Her father shot himself. She has no parents left. No one wants to tell her.
With cops, dog handlers, and Russian killers, it gets pretty sticky. You don't know who is going to live and if the child will ever be found.
It keeps you reading...
St. Martin's Paperbacks and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It will be published on June 28th.
The Torte shop is going well. They create sandwiches, meals, and all kinds of pastries. The manager never imagined finding a dead body...
The small town has lots of gossip and you don't what is true or what is just speculation. He's a member of a band. Did one of his band mates kill him? Or perhaps the judge. Jules isn't sure but she intends to find out. She asks lots of questions.
As she gets closer to the killer, the killer realizes she knows too much. Will she survive or will the killer take her out too?
St. Martin's Paperbacks and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It will be published on June 28th.
There are cats inside and outside and a lot of them. Maddie begins gathering them up. But it doesn't take long until she's working on two murders.
The woman looked like she fell down the stairs, but someone pushed her. And the temporary town administrator was killed with a brick. Who killed them?
There is more than one suspect. Who had the opportunity to do it and why?
I was surprised about the killer. Were you?
Forge Books and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
Amos is determined to find the woman and he doesn't give up. He succeeds but he doesn't realize he is being tracked by microchips.
The trail gets worse as it goes along. One man dies, the enemies are right on his tail, the people he's trying to protect aren't cooperating.
Will he be successful, or will this case stump him?
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Jake has two friends, and they do everything together. Once they find out there is hidden treasure on the island, they begin their own search. His dad had found some coins, years back. Jake gets him to join in the search.
The biggest problem is that the overgrowth has hidden the clues and some branches have fallen, making it harder to find.
In the meantime, there is another treasure seeker on the island. He's an old man but he scares the kids.
Will they find their dad's map? Will they find Blackbeard's treasure?
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It seems everyone she talks to gives her a bit of truth along with some lies. She's trying to make sense out of it without much success.
They are in New Orleans right before Halloween. She's afraid they are going to be killed. The woman who commands the cult gets money for the sacrifices. The cult is pretty crazy.
It's a good thing she has a sheriff boyfriend. He helps her and she helps him.
Then the cult gets her and puts her in a concrete building. Will she find a way to escape? Can she find the missing girls?
Minotaur Books and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
First the blue diamond is stolen, then some secret maps. The diamond was well-guarded and shouldn't have been stolen. That leads to the suspicion they must have a traitor in the guard.
The beginning of the book is slow reading but as you go on it starts to get exciting.
The Germans have planned it out good but didn't expect Sherlock's daughter to be involved.
There are multiple answers but when they kidnap Watson, she really puts her mind to it.
It's an interesting mystery.
Alladin and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
A woman finds him and takes him home to her foster family. He meets Jez, a kitten, who tells him he's a kitten, too. They become fast friends, sleep together, play and eat together. But Jez tries to make him behave like a cat and that doesn't work well.
Then Jez is adopted, and Emmett is alone again. The lady takes him to a farm and he's happy.
Jez and Emmett get a surprise at the end of the book. It is sweet.
Your little one will like this book!
ECW Press and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
There are con men, a man dying from cancer, a young girl, and more characters besides.
The con men do OK but have trouble when the young girl hears their plans. She runs and they try to find her.
The old man has a run in with them, too. They intend to kill him.
As the story goes on, people die, the money changes hands several times, and you aren't sure how this going to end.
It's a good mystery.
Margaret K. McElderry Books and Edelweiss books allowed me to read this book for review (thank you). It has been published ad you can get a copy now.
They fight on the trip through the woods and play nasty tricks on each other. But when they don't follow the counselor, it doesn't take long for them to get lost. They still aren't getting along but as the days pass things change.
Emma falls in the water and almost drowns. The youngest comes face to face with a mountain lion. The oldest encounters a bear. Suddenly, they find themselves sticking together.
The bickering isn't fun, but the end of the book creates some miracles and is well worth reading.
Permuted Press and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
Three friends all want to stop their enemy from stealing the jewels. But their enemy is smart and plans ahead. The girl in the friends is smart, too, but no one knows exactly what happened in the dark of the tunnel.
They were on two trains but when they came out on the other side, there is only one train...
Will they be able to figure it out?
Pace Press and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
It begins with two writers who compete with each other and do nasty things. Dasha likes them both and shares her background with them.
When they show up dead, she becomes the main suspect because her weapons killed them. But she didn't do it...
She's Russian and was a killer for a while. But there are Mafia involved.
I was surprised at the killers.
It's an interesting tale with all kinds of facts. The further you read you wonder how it is going to turn out...
Berkley and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you.) This book is being published today.
Charlie is a happy, nice man. But he has borrowed a lot of money and lost it. Those he borrowed from are after him.
Elise is a detective that had cancer. When she goes back to work, she takes on this case. She asks lots of questions and look for connections. The more questions she asks, the more crime she finds.
This police procedural is well thought out. The more you learn, the less you know.
Where is Charlie? How many folks will end up in jail?
It's a good read.
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The good news is that tomorrow is another day. You can start over and make it a better day.
The story gives you suggestions for ways to say you're sorry for the bad day.
Just remember to keep improving and discuss things that disappoint you. Things will get better.
Poisoned Pen Press and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
There are all kinds of clues, but none lead her directly to the killer. She keeps hunting and talks to everyone who might be involved. It gets more confusing all the time.
At the end, Hannah is right about her theories. I was surprised by how it turned out. Were you?
Library Thing shared this book with me for a review. It has been published and you can get a copy now.
The boat still doesn't move. Then a whale comes to help. That doesn't work either.
What do you think will finally help?
You can read or sing this sea shanty. And there are Easter eggs hidden on some pages.
This is a great book to have fun with!
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There are all kinds of suspects, and no one tells the whole truth. As she asks questions, she puts herself in danger. Who can she trust?
She got thrown in jail when the speakeasy was raided. Two mean men roughed her up. And another man tried to kill her. She's not having an easy search.
Will she be able to find out who the killer was? She doesn't intend to give up!
North South Books and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
He's amazed to see a Siberian tiger cub on the train. It's hungry so he lets it eat his food. Then he gets on the train and tells the tiger to take a nap. Unfortunately, he falls asleep too. Then train goes on a trip.
They find the tiger's parents and luckily, the dad takes the polar bear home and they admire the waves of the ocean.
The polar bear's dad finds them, the kids and the parents become friends. They agree to visit each other.
The illustrations are lovely, and the story is cute. I think your child would enjoy it!
Abrams Appleseed shared this book with me for a review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
The cat is small but he insists he's a cat. As the others point out their characteristics, he waits. And then he shows them his attributes which match theirs.
They accept him and they all play together.
Sourcebooks sent me an ARC to read and review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
She goes to stay with an old lady she loves, who becomes her guardian. But before long, she passes away. Then she hides because they want to put her in reform school until she's 21.
Lie isn't easy for her. Boys want her; she doesn't want them. She applies for a job like her mother had, delivering books to those out in the country. She gets it, but her troubles aren't over yet...
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She gets in trouble but won't explain anything. She draws pictures to apologize. Her teacher thinks when she has gotten used to the class and their routines, then she will speak.
In a little bit, she fits in and shares her thoughts by actions. Will she ever speak?
Kids Can Press and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It will be published tomorrow.
As winter sets in, he gets cold and hungry. His parents told him to stay away from houses but they have heat. As he checks one out he sees kids outside and finds what look like gold. He gets him a sack and goes after it. He thinks he's thief but he's not.
What do you think his gold is?
Poisoned Pen Press and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It will be published on June 7th.
There are several stories in this book and Average Jones solves them all. He runs ads, acts like he needs to for information, and he has some help but he's the brains.
There are several references in the stories giving you background.
The stories are interesting, and you never know how they are going to turn out. If you like mysteries, you'll like this book.
Greystone Kids and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
Miro is a young boy and spends most of his time alone. When the Curiosities find him, he's no longer alone. They are almost like ghosts, but they help him see and experience more.
The illustrations are lovely, the story line is fun. If your child has an imagination, they'll love this book.
Atria books sent me an ARC of this book to read for review (thank you). It will be published June 22nd.
You move between years as you read the chapters. Some are early years; others are years ahead.
The stories keep you reading to see what is going to happen next. You'll learn about Asian tradition, strong women, and more.
It was interesting.
She Writes Press sent me an ARC of the book to read for review (thank you). It will be published on June 7th.
This woman's life was not easy. She had many traumatic experiences in her life but she never gave up. She lost a child, lost a husband, divorced a few more, had a child who lived. And in the end she was happy. What more could you want?
She had a good job, enjoyed sex, and fell in love several times. I admire how she never gave up. Life doesn't always turn out like you plan it...
Akashic Books sent me a copy of this book to read for review (thank you). It has been published and you can get a copy now.
These stories are not pleasant. They are mean, point out prejudice, and people die in them. But they sound authentic.
Brown people get killed, white people get killed. You never know how it is going to turn out until the end.
The stories are a bit creepy but you'll read them anyway...
