Tag Archives: Early Chapter Books

Mouse Scouts

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Katy K.

Mouse Scouts – working on badges inspired by vintage Girl Scout badges – but facing realistic mouse challenges as well.  Irresistible!!! Mouse Scouts by Sarah Dillard. Yearling, 2016. Violet and her friend Tigerlily have just moved up from Buttercups to … Continue reading →

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The Talented Clementine

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Katy K.

I hope everyone is recovering from Independence Day and Canada Day celebrations! I had a couple of days off of work and spent them busy with family and friends – a good time. I listened to Clementine with my son … Continue reading →

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Ivy + Bean (series)

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Katy K.

It’s a little disconcerting after a son who really only likes speculative fiction, but so far, my daughter seems to prefer realistic fiction.  It’s a good opportunity to reacquaint myself with the world of Ramona-like quirky girl protagonists.  We had … Continue reading →

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The Princess in Black

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Katy K.

I’m hoping to do a longer post on the holiday books soon, but here’s the prose book we gave my daughter yesterday. The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale. Illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Candlewick, 2014. Princess Magnolia … Continue reading →

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Zero Degree Zombie Zone

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Katy K.

Who doesn’t love zombies??? Well, ok, I don’t… but as I’m always looking for books to appeal to the Reluctant Boy Reader, this was a very welcome addition to my Cybils reading. Zero Degree Zombie Zone by Patrik Henry Bass. … Continue reading →

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Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Katy K.

Kidnapped. Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate Book 3. by Jan Burchett. & Sara Vogler. Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2014 The Deadly Trap. Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate Book 4. by Jan Burchett. & Sara Vogler. Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2014 Sam Silver might look … Continue reading →

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Kidlit Giveaway Hop 2014: Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Katy K.

It’s Children’s Book Week, and once again, I’m proud to be participating in the Kidlit Giveaway Hop hosted by Mother Daughter Books and Youth Literature Reviews. Participants will be giving away books for children and teens, gift cards, cash and … Continue reading →

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O.M.G. Am I a Witch?

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Katy K.

I’m not going to write another review of it, but I’d like to note for the record that I recently finished reading Starry River of the Sky (which I’d bought last January) to the boy, who loved it. He hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Dewi and the Seeds of Doom

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Katy K.

Dewi and the Seeds of Doom by Maggie Lyons. Halo Publishing, 2013 Dewi is an adorable Welsh red dragon. He’s peacefully going about his business one day when a rat falls out of the sky onto him and starts babbling … Continue reading →

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Lulu and the Duck in the Park

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Katy K.

Multicultural Children’s Book Day – part 2. There are over a hundred bloggers participating with Multicultural Children’s Book Day – head on over and take a look at all the beautiful, rainbow books! I’ve had this book on my radar … Continue reading →

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