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Who Could That Be in This Interview? Daniel Handler or Lemony Snicket

| May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments
Who Could That Be in This Interview? Daniel Handler or Lemony Snicket

Daniel Handler, an author, screenwriter, and downright talented accordionist, is best known for his work under the pen name Lemony Snicket. In response to our questions about the wonderful new book “The Dark,” Handler serves us with his quirky humor and an entertaining interview. Enjoy!

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Vince Vawter Discusses Paperboy

| May 13, 2013 | 0 Comments
Vince Vawter Discusses Paperboy

Vince Vawter discusses his “utterly eye-opening debut, Paperboy [that] sheds a spotlight on stuttering and the impact it has on a child’s life.”

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Paperboy by Vince Vawter | Giveaway

| May 13, 2013 | 0 Comments
Paperboy by Vince Vawter | Giveaway

Enter to win a copy of Paperboy by Vince Vawter.

Giveaway begins May 12, 2013, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends June 11, 2013, at 11:59 P.M. PST.

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Tilly’s Moonlight Garden by Julia Green | Review

| May 2, 2013 | 0 Comments
Tilly’s Moonlight Garden by Julia Green | Review

This book will appeal to girls 8 years old and up who enjoy mysteries, animals, and a hint of the ghostly, as well as those who have ever faced being “the new kid in school”.

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Bluebird by Bob Staake | Book Trailer

| April 27, 2013 | 0 Comments
Bluebird by Bob Staake | Book Trailer

In his most beautiful and moving work to date, The New Yorker illustrator Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship.

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Stuck in the Doldrums: A Lesson in Sharing: A Captain No Beard Story — Dedicated Review

| April 11, 2013 | 0 Comments
Stuck in the Doldrums: A Lesson in Sharing: A Captain No Beard Story — Dedicated Review

Avast! For the third time, Captain No Beard is back again with a beauty of a story. He and his trusty crew are “Stuck in the Doldrums” in every sense and are ready to enhance their set of social skills.

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The Dark, by Lemony Snicket & Illustrated by Jon Klassen — Review

| April 2, 2013 | 0 Comments
The Dark, by Lemony Snicket & Illustrated by Jon Klassen — Review

Both award winners for their work in children’s books, Snicket and Klassen adeptly take on the universal childhood fear of darkness.

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Snippet the Early Riser by Bethanie Murguia — Book Trailer

| March 20, 2013 | 0 Comments
Snippet the Early Riser by Bethanie Murguia — Book Trailer

Snippet is a typical snail. But unlike other snails, he loves to wake up early.

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“Who Farted?” Actor Neil Crone Ventures into the World of Children’s Books

| March 17, 2013 | 0 Comments
“Who Farted?” Actor Neil Crone Ventures into the World of Children’s Books

Aimed at an audience of 6 – 12 year olds, Who Farted? Stories in verse for big & little kids is a great addition to any children’s book collection.

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Neil Crone on His New Book & … Farting

| March 17, 2013 | 0 Comments
Neil Crone on His New Book & … Farting

Actor Neil Crone, best known for his roles in Disney’s Really Me, the Goosebumps television series and the voice for Diesel 10, Splatter and Gordon the Big Blue Engine in Thomas and the Magic Railroad has ventured into the world of children’s books with Who Farted? Stories in verse for big & little kids, published by Wintertickle Press.

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