Books & Mental Wellness
I've mentioned many times on this blog that I grew up in a house of readers, always surrounded by books. I'm so thankful for that upbringing because I've loved books as far back as I can remember. Recently, I decided to re-read a few of my favorite children's books and wanted to provide some brief… Continue reading Children’s Books I Grew Up On – Reviews & Reflections
Today is Children's Book Day, which was started by the International Board on Books for Young People in 1967. I still remember my favorite books from childhood, as I imagine most people do. The books we read as children can stick with us through adulthood. Here are twenty classic children's books to celebrate today. Is… Continue reading 20 Classic Books for Children’s Book Day
The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O'Neill Graphic Novel | Fantasy Published by Oni Press Released in January 2019 Received in an Owlcrate Box Goodreads | Amazon Rating: This short graphic novel is probably one of my favorite items that I've ever received in a subscription box. I had never heard of Katie O'Neill before, but… Continue reading The Tea-Dragon Society by Katie O’Neill – A Review
I'm almost always reading multiple books or comics at one time, and many of the smaller books I read are too short to warrant a long review. Therefore, I've gathered those books to review in one post! Note: All of these books were obtained through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Good Night, Kitty… Continue reading Short Reviews
The Book Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl Published by Alfred A Knopf Released in 1970 Goodreads | Amazon Author Links: Website | Twitter Synopsis Fantastic Mr. Fox is a children's book about Mr. Fox and his family. Every night, Mr. Fox goes to one of the three farms surrounding the hole they live in and steals… Continue reading Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl – A Review
The Book Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe, illustrated by Alan Daniel Amazon | Goodreads Published by Scholastic Released 1979 Author Links: Website What It Is Bunnicula is a children's book told from the point of view of two of a family's pets: Harold, a dog who loves to eat, and his best friend Chester, a… Continue reading Bunnicula by Deborah & James Howe
The Book The Witches by Roald Dahl Amazon | Goodreads Published by Jonathan Cape, a division of Penguin Random House Released 1983 Author Links: Website | Goodreads | Twitter 10 Things You Should Know About Roald Dahl on His Birthday What Is It About? The Witches is a children's book about a little boy that goes… Continue reading The Witches by Roald Dahl
The Book Mortals and Immortals of Greek Mythology by Francoise Rachmuhl, illustrations by Charlotte Gastaut Amazon | Goodreads Children's literature, mythology Published by Lion Forge, 2018 I received an ARC of this book for review through NetGalley What It Is This is a children's book about the most important figures in Greek mythology. Each page… Continue reading Book Review: Mortals and Immortals of Greek Mythology by Francoise Rachmuhl
Today is legendary children's author Roald Dahl's birthday. Not surprisingly, it's also Roald Dahl day. When I was in fifth grade, I had a teacher who adored Dahl, and for at least fifteen minutes every day, she would read to us from one of his books. It was my introduction to his work, and I… Continue reading 10 Things You Should Know about Roald Dahl on his Birthday
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