What Are You Reading? (117) #IMWAYR – October 19, 2014

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This week, I posted:

–New Releases: October 14, 2014– Read my reviews for:

Before After by Matthias Arégui and Anne-Margot Ramstein [**]

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett, Illustrated by Jon Klassen [***]

Up & Down by Britta Teckentrup [**]

In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek, Illustrated by Christine Roussey [***]

–Nonfiction Picture Book Challenge Wednesday– Read my reviews for:

The Iridescence of Birds: A Book About Henri Matisse by Patricia MacLachlan, Illustrated by Hadley Hooper [***]

–Celebrate This Week– This week, I’m celebrating being a reading machine!
Read my reviews for:

Hamsters Holding Hands by Kass Reich [**]

This Little Hamster by Kass Reich [**]

Me & Dog by Gene Weingarten [**]

This Orq. (He Cave Boy.) by David Elliott, Illustrated by Lori Nichols [**]

Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald [***]

Evil Librarian by Michelle Knudsen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Fun! Fun! Fun!

Any book that mentions the American Library Association and in which a musical takes center stage is a good book to me!

Demons are prowling everywhere in Cynthia’s school and it’s up to her and the boy of her dreams to rescue everyone before it’s too late. With the fresh and witty dialogue and ridiculously over-the-top situations, I can’t wait for the next book.

(I’m assuming there’s at least one more book based on the ending.)

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The Jacket by Kirstin Hall, Illustrated by Dasha Tolstikova [**]

Sweet story about the perfect book and what happens when an overly excited dog gets its dirty little paws into it. I love the activity included in the book to make your own dustjacket or book cover!

Once Upon an Alphabet by Oliver Jeffers [***]

A very winning and charming picture book that will most likely be my #1 pick for the holidays. I just loved everything about it. It’s not at all like your typical alphabet book. There are all kinds of references and callbacks to other short stories in the books and even his other works. A must read!

Zero by Kathryn Otoshi [**]

I wasn’t going to read Zero because I didn’t like One. But I enjoyed this one. Kids will enjoy this story and message of self-worth.

Expect reviews for these books during Wednesday’s Nonfiction Picture Book Challenge post:

Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words by Karen Leggett Abouraya, Illustrated by L C Wheatley [***]

Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela, Adapted by Chris van Wyk, and Illustrated by Paddy Bouma [***]

Rating Scale
*= It was OK
**= Liked it
***= Recommended
****= Highly Recommended
*****= Favorite

I’m reading lots of middle grade novels for the CYBILS awards.

Have a great reading week!