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REVIEW: It’s Big Wind Day!

4/12/2019

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​Well, that sounds appropriate for this time of year (though, I thought March was supposed to be the windy month). In any case, I think Big Wind Day is just the right day to talk about a particular picture book:
 
TITLE: LOLA SHAPES THE SKY

AUTHOR: 
Wendy Greenley

ILLUSTRATOR: 
Paolo Domeniconi

PUBLISHER
: Creative Editions/2019

​OPENING LINES
: 
Lola formed on a fresh, wild wind. Her one-of-a-kind outline blew the other clouds away. 
“Who wants to make a shape with me?” Lola asked
“Clouds make weather, not shapes,” said Thor.
The other clouds bobbed in agreement. It had always been that way.
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​The other clouds make shade and rain and snow. They have a very important purpose, and it’s always been that way. But try as she might, all Lola can make is shapes. Is she the worst cloud ever? Poor Lola! You’ll have to read the book to find out if Lola can prove her skills have value too. And be sure to peek at the last page to learn more about clouds. Wendy Greenley’s lovely text and Paolo Domeniconi’s beautiful illustrations are the perfect match in this book that encourages creativity and staying true to yourself.
 
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REVIEW: Happy Reconciliation Day!

4/2/2019

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According to the online dictionary, reconciliation means: the restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another. Well, I think restoring friendly relations sounds like a pretty nice idea to me and, so, a pretty nice day to honor. How about reading a book about a couple of giraffes rivals who just might reconcile by the end of the story.
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TITLE: NECK & NECK

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: 
Elise Parsley

PUBLISHER
: Little Brown & Company/2018

OPENING LINES
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Life at the zoo was glorious for Leopold. Every day, kids laughed and cheered, and the snacks…Oh, there were suchdelicious snacks! This morning began with the usual squeals of admiration. 
“Oh boy! Oh BOY! The tallest animal in the world!”
“I bet he can see all the way to my house!” 
“I just love this guy!”
And that’s when everything changes for Leopold, for he meets his match: a gleaming, bobbing, grinning, giraffe balloon! How can he compete? They can both be cheerful and bouncy, but the balloon smells fresh and doesn’t need to be fed. What’s a giraffe, once the star of the zoo, to do? You’ll have to read this hilarious book to find out! Elise Parsley’s text and illustrations had me giggling at every page turn. Just the characters’ expressions alone had me in stitches. If you want to tickle your funny bone, I recommend you read this book!
 
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    Heather is a busy wife and mom of five rambunctious children and one lovable pup They all provide lots of distractions, but oodles of inspiration.  Sometimes the pictures and ideas in her head turn into her own children's stories, but she always makes time to read other people's books. Sometimes she reviews them here.

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