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OLIVE MARSHMALLOW by Katie Saunders little bee books, 2015 ISBN:  9781596437968 Ages 4-8 Source: ARC for review from publisher All o pinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK A sweet, humorous picture book for all new brothers and sisters who are anticipating the arrival of a new sibling. When Archie notices his Mommy's tummy growing, he knows something strange is happening. Not only that: Mommy's office is suddenly completely pink! Mommy shows Archie a picture of his sister growing in her tummy, but Archie things it looks like an alien. Archie isn't sure that he wants a baby sister. He likes cars and trains and playing cowboys. He knows for sure that he doesn't like fluffy, frilly, and very pink things! But soon, a fluffy, frilly, and very pink bundle arrives at home. It's his new baby sister, Olive! Big brother Archie thinks she looks like a marshmallow, and he wonders if life will ever be the same again. REVIEW Archie discovers t...

NAKED TREVOR by Rebecca Elliott little bee books, 2015 ISBN: 9781499800340 Grades PreK and up Source: publisher for review All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK   Naked Trevor is a beautiful jacketed picture book about a "naked" bird who tries to find the perfect outfit. It's a well-kept secret that all birds are naked, and every morning they put on their feathery clothes to go about their day. But Trevor refuses to wear his sparrow outfit, much to the horror of his family. In a quest to find his own unique look, he crashes into a pile of sticky mud and colorful flowers. He ends up looking the best he ever has, inspiring the birds around him to shed their own boring outfits! REVIEW When I first heard the title of this book, I assumed that it would be funny.  It does have the word naked in it after all.  And it turns out that I was right.  Naked Trevor is a cute, funny story about a bird who doesn't want to keep doing what ...

I have the privilege of offering this giveaway thanks to the publisher, Little Bee Books.  Here's a little about them: We are a children’s book publisher dedicated to making creative and fun books for busy little bees ages 0-12. We are based in New York City with a small team of publishing veterans who love working in a start-up environment to create a children’s list for today’s young readers. Distributed by Simon & Schuster in the U.S. and Canada, our first titles will be on sale in January 2015 with a variety of board books, picture books, activity books, nonfiction, and novelty books.  little bee books  is a division of Bonnier Publishing, and our goal is to educate, inspire, and entertain! Introducing  little bee books , a new US division of Bonnier Publishing! We are a small and passionate team dedicated to making beautiful and innovative books for children ages 0-12. Our debut list is now available, in bookstores and online. You can view all o...

STANLEY THE SOCK MONSTER GOES TO THE MOON by Jedda Robaard little bee books, 2015 ISBN: 978-1-4998-0012-8 Picture Book Source: book provided by publisher for review (Thanks!) All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Stanley is a little sock monster with a big dream... Stanley wants to visit the moon!  His dad tells him that he can do anything he sets his mind to.  So one night, Stanley makes a plan.  He gathers up all his books, notes, and sketches about outer space.  Will his plan succeed? Will Stanley ever make it to the moon? Here's a story about perseverance and reaching for your dreams, no matter how high or far away they may seem! ABOUT THE AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Jedda Robaard is an illustrator, graphic designer, and the director of a successful art, school for children. Jedda lives in Ocean Grove with her family on the surf coast of Victoria, Australia.  She shares her home with furry and feathered creatures, includi...