Two Lori Doody Books
A review of two Lori Doody picture books for children, Mr. Beagle Climbs Signal Hill and Lana Llama.
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How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich in 17 Easy Steps by Bambi Edlund
A slightly overcomplicated and highly hilarious guide to making a peanut butter sandwich with all your critter friends.
Emmie and the Fierce Dragon by Carrie Stanton
An enormous Fierce Dragon is causing havoc in town. When little Emmie appears, confident that she can end the town’s troubles, the townspeople are doubtful. What can one small girl do?
My First East Coast Bird Book by Jeffrey C. Domm
An all-new, richly illustrated easy-to-use guide that with the six identifying features of each of the most common birds on the east coast.
The Never-Ending Sweater by Erin Welch
Erin Welch’s The Never-Ending Sweater is a beautiful homage to intergenerational connections forged through making and sharing.
Secure Parent, Secure Child: How a Parent’s Adult Attachment Shapes the Security of the Child by Annette Kussin
Secure Parent, Secure Child by Annette Kussin is an in-depth exploration of the relationship between parents …
The Ewe Who Knew Who Knit You by Cara Kansala
This magically illustrated story celebrates the power of friendship and kindness and teaches us to be proud of the things that make us unique.
The Lost English Girl by Julia Kelly
The acclaimed author of the “sweeping and beautifully written novel” (Woman’s World) The Light Over London weaves an epic saga of love, motherhood, and betrayal set against World War II.
A Baby Whale Ventures North by Samantha Baker
Join a humpback whale calf as she discovers many new sights and sounds during her first summer in the waters surrounding Newfoundland. Though the world around her constantly changes, one thing remains the same—her mother is always by her side!
Four Children’s Picture Books From Islandport Press
Four reviews of new picture books for children from Maine’s Islandport Press.
Molly, the Perfectly Imperfect Dog by Jennifer McMullin
Molly is a young German Shepherd dog who has been waiting in the animal shelter, hoping to get adopted. Though Molly has a paw that’s a little different, she can still run like the wind.
The Lonely Little Lighthouse by Lana Shupe
The Lonely Little Lighthouse by Lana Shupe is a heartwarming picture book about a lighthouse. At least on its surface. This true story is based upon the life of one lighthouse in particular- the Sandy Point Lighthouse in Lana’s hometown of Shelburne, Nova Scotia.
Samantha’s Sandwich Stand by Sonia Saikaley
Samantha’s Sandwich Stand is an inspiring story about believing in yourself, accepting help from others when something doesn’t succeed at first, and celebrating each other’s differences.
Hare B&B by Bill Richardson, Illustrated by Bill Pechet
Hare B&B by Bill Richardson, illustrated by Bill Pechet, is a humorous story of a hare and its seven siblings, who run a bed and breakfast.
Two New Children’s Picturebooks by Lori Doody
Two new Children’s picture books by Lori Doody, published by Running the Goat Books & Broadsides.