Title: The Cook and the KingAuthor: Julia DonaldsonIllustrator: David RobertsRelease Date: May 7, 2019Publisher: Harry N. AbramsReview Spoilers: LowGoodReads | Amazon A clever tale about a king searching for a new cook, The Cook and the King is a fun book that will entertain kids and parents alike. It’s a sort of modern fairy tale […]
‘Small World’ is A Perfect Story of Growing Up for Kids and Parents Alike
Title: Small WorldAuthor: Ishta MercurioIllustrator: Jen CoraceRelease Date: July 2, 2019Publisher: Abrams Books for Young ReadersReview Spoilers: LowGoodReads | Amazon If you’re looking for the perfect book to give as a gift at your next baby shower or to read with the precocious, science-loving little girls in your life then look no further: Small World […]
‘When Sue Found Sue’ Tells the Story of a Scientist and Her T-Rex
Title: When Sue Found SueAuthor: Toni BuzzeoIllustrator: Diana SudykaRelease Date: May 14, 2019Publisher: Abrams Books for Young ReadersReview Spoilers: LowGoodReads | Amazon Sue Hendrickson made history in 1990 when she discovered ‘Sue,’ the world’s most complete set of Tyrannosaurus Rex bones ever found. Nearly thirty years later, Toni Buzzeo and Diana Sudyka have brought that […]
Young Star Wars Fans Can Explore A Galaxy Far, Far Away With ‘Millennium Falcon: A 3D Owner’s Guide’ and ‘Star Wars Battle Cries: Creatures vs. Aliens’
Between the ‘in universe’ features of Millennium Falcon: A 3D Owner’s Guide and the ‘who would win?’ dynamic of Star Wars Battle Cries: Creatures vs. Aliens, kids will have a lot of fun with these books!
‘Sparky & Spike’ Inspires Young Artists With the Story of Charles Schulz’s Childhood
Sparky & Spike is a great pick for kids of all ages – especially in the elementary age groups. Younger kiddos will enjoy any story about a dog and will love the comic panel-styled pages while older kiddos will enjoy learning more about Charles Schulz, the origins of Snoopy, and the message.
Learn About Your Furry Little Friends With Andy Hirsch’s ‘Science Comics: Cats’
Andy Hirsch’s does a fantastic job of mixing hard science with a fun story (and adorable narrator) to keep readers invested in his latest Science Comics entry: Cats!
Inspire A Whole New Generation of Cosplayers with Sarah Myer’s ‘Maker Comics: Create A Costume’
Title: Create A CostumeSeries: Maker ComicsAuthor: Sarah MyerRelease Date: August 6, 2019Publisher: First Second BooksReview Spoilers: N/AGoodReads | Amazon We loved the first two entries in the Maker Comics series and as huge nerds (and frequent convention goers) we couldn’t wait to read Sarah Myer’s Create A Costume. I will admit that I was a […]
Learn All About ‘Cars’ With Dan Zettwoch First Entry in the Science Comics Series!
Title: CarsSeries: Science ComicsAuthor: Dan ZettwochRelease Date: May 28, 2019Publisher: First Second BooksReview Spoilers: N/AGoodReads | Amazon I generally know next to nothing about cars. One of the nice things about the Science Comics series, however, is that whether or not you know anything about a topic beforehand you’ll come away from the books with […]
Marvel’s Cinematic Universe Wraps Up With An Epic ‘Endgame’
Avengers: Endgame Release Date: August 13, 2019Cast: Robert Downey, Jr.; Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Karen Gillan, Don Cheadle, Bradley Cooper, Josh Brolin, and so many moreStudio: Marvel StudiosExtra Feature Rating: ★★★★★Rating: ★★★★★Review Spoilers: ModerateAmazon | IMDB | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes Watching Avengers: Endgame was like experiencing the end of an era. I […]
Alice, Wendy, and Dorothy Embark on A New Adventure Together in ‘Cheshire Crossing’
Title: Cheshire CrossingAuthor: Andy WeirArtist: Sarah AndersonRelease Date: May 28, 2019Publisher: Ten Speed PressReview Spoilers: LowGoodReads | Amazon If you’ve ever wondered what happened to the heroines of your favorite portal fantasies after they returned home then you’re in luck – Andy Weir of The Martian fame did, too. Cheshire Crossing brings together Alice from […]
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