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Tag Archives: mermaids
Cats and the Sea: Graphic Novels for Kids
I’ve found myself reading a lot of graphic novels lately. Here are some for the elementary to middle grade set. Curiously enough, they all have either cats or the sea as central themes – or both, in the case of Sea … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical, Middle Grade
Tagged Amy Chu, cats, Dylan Meconis, historical fantasy, humor, Janet K. Lee, Jim Benton, mermaids, youth fantasy, youth graphic novels
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Rise of the Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste
This book is nominated for the Cybils. I was going to read it anyway, because of being the sequel to The Jumbies. Also, the awesome cover. Also, Tracey Baptiste was willing to pose with my sock-in-progress at Kidlitcon 2015. Rise … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Reviews
Tagged #ReadDiverse2017, Caribbean, folklore, mermaids, youth fantasy
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Bayou Magic
I’m still working on unpacking from our camping trip and trying to get back into the routine of things. Also, I’m officially registered to go to Kidlitcon in Baltimore this October!!! Do let me know if you’re going, too. Bayou … Continue reading