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Andi Unstoppable by Amanda Flower- Child’s Book Review

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I received this book for free from ALA in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Andi Unstoppable by Amanda Flower- Child’s Book ReviewAndi Unstoppable by Amanda Flower
Series: Andi Boggs #3
Published by HarperCollins, Zonderkidz on October 6, 2015
Genres: Children's, Middle Grade
Pages: 176
Format: ARC
Source: ALA
Buy the Book • five-stars
Andi Boggs and her best friend Colin Carter are at it again … in this third book of the Andi Boggs series, Andi Unstoppable, school has begun for the two Killdeer middle schoolers and the science teacher has a great idea! He is an expert birder and wants his class to share in the fun. In a birding group with Colin and her biggest school rival, Ava, Andi sets out to be the first student in class to spot the elusive Kirtland warbler but ends up spotting the town’s resident ghost instead!

Together with her friends, Andi takes on another small town mystery—is the legend of the ghost of Dominika Shalley more than just a story? And does her sudden appearance have anything to do with the holes the friends find in the Shalley graveyard as they look for the rare bird?

 

unnamed (4)This book is a book of imagination, adventure, and friendship. When Andi, Colin, and Ava get stuck together for a school progect,they end up having to work together to uncover the story of Dominika Shally. Along with Andi’s bigger sister…she has the boy of her dreams, or does she? This is a must have on your to read list!

-9 year old’s child book review

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Cupcakery Blog Tour and Giveaway

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Cupcakery Blog Tour and GiveawayCupcakery: Party-perfect Cupcakes in a Flash by Toni Miller
on June 9, 2015
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Buy the Book • five-stars
Bring the bakery home! These delectable and delightfully adorable cupcakes look and taste so amazing your friends and family won t believe you made them yourself and from a mix! From French Toast, Cherry Cola, Cake Batter, to Fudge Sundae, and Mocha Swirl, add a little extra sweetness and sass to your next celebration with these quick and easy cupcakes!

 

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This cookbook is to die for! My children and I loved the colorful pages, the awesome recipes and fun feel of the ideas. Our family watches cupcake wars on TV all the time, so when Cupcakery arrived there may have been some squees involved. We adore cuppycakes around here. Definitely a “to buy” or gift item. User friendly and gorgeous.

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The Giveaway

1. 9 in Milkglass Cake Stand – provided by Country SweetArt Kitchen

2. 4 Piece Wilton Tip Set – Provided By Make Bake Celebrate

3. Mama & Madison Custom Apron – Provided By Make Bake Celebrate

4. Paper Straw Party Combo – Provided By Sweets & Treats

5. Sprinkle Prize Pack (assortment picked by sponsor) – Provided By Country SweetArt Kitchen

6. $50.00 Credit to Sweets & Treats – Provided By <ahref=”https://shopsweetsandtreats.com” target=”_blank”>Sweets & Treats

7. AmeriColor Gel Color 12 Pack – Provided By Country SweetArt Kitchen

8. 12 Ct. 12in Disposable Decorating Bags – Provided By Make Bake Celebrate

9. KitchenAid Measuring Cups – Provided By Make Bake Celebrate

10. Kitchen Aid 4.5 Qt Stand Mixer Winners Choice of Color – Provided by Make Bake Celebrate

11. 2 Pk. Pink Mini Spatulas – Provided By Make Bake Celebrate

12. Wilton 24 Cavity Cupcake Pan – Provided By Make Bake Celebrate 13. Wilton Filling Tip & Cupcake Corer – Provided By Make Bake Celebrate a Rafflecopter giveaway

*Giveaway is open to US entries only. Proof of purchased or entry validation may need to be provided by winner upon winning. Winner will be chosen at random on July 08, 2015. Make Bake Celebrate, and all participating bloggers have the right to display winner name(s) on all electronic publications including but not limited to; blog posts, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. If for any reason a prize is unavailable Make Bake Celebrate has the right to replace said prize for another similar item of equal value.

Hamlet Retold in Modern-day English~ Review

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I received this book for free from QEB Publishing in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Hamlet Retold in Modern-day English~ ReviewHamlet Retold in Modern-day English by Timothy Knapman
Series: Tales From Shakespeare
Published by QEB Publishing on May 1, 2015
Genres: Children's, Non-Fiction
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Source: QEB Publishing
Buy the Book • four-half-stars
Hamlet is miserable after the death of his father, but when the ghost of his father appears and reveals that he was murdered, Hamlet decides to seek his revenge... Will he succeed? A tragic tale of deceit and revenge. Combining modern-day English with stunning illustrations, QEB's Tales from Shakespeare bring the Bard's popular plays to life. Lively and easy-to-read, they are sure to capture your imagination!

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Hamlet Retold in Modern-day English was a wonderful tool in my classroom to teach about Shakespeare on a middle school level. My students really liked the illustrations, but did mention they wish there was more than just one splash of color added to the black and white pictures. While Hamlet is violent, it was tame enough for them to palate, and we even to used the book as a script to act out the play.

I love the book design including the raised cover florishes. The editions are sturdy, built to last for a long time.  The writing was true to the original play. I can readily recommend this to children and teachers as a modern day re-telling of a classic.

About the Authors

Timothy Knapman studied at Oxford University and has written plays, musicals, songs and children’s books. His books include the successful Mungo, Eleanor’s Eyebrows and the Picture Book Pirates and its sequels. His work has been translated into 12 languages and have been read on British national television.

Yaniv Shimony is an illustrator, comic artist and graphic designer. After a number of years working in advertising as an art director he chose to pursue his passion in illustration and became freelance. Most of his works are for children’s books, magazines and adverts. He currently lives in London.