#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #TheGirlwithMoreThanOneHeart by @LauraGeringer via #partner @ABRAMSbooks ‏who provide a #free #reviewcopy

The Girl with More Than One Heart by Laura Geringer Bass

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~ The day my Father's heart stopped, I discovered an extra heart deep in my belly, below my right rib.

I cannot tell you how much I loved this book. My Dad died of a sudden heart attack so this book touched my soul in a way no other book has. I cannot say too much without getting emotional about it. You will adore it too, I know you will. Character and story driven with a rich setting and dialogue that will move and entertain. A perfect book from cover to cover!

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#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #TheSister by @Fab_fiction via #partner #GrandCentralPublishing who provided a #free #reviewcopy

The Sister by Louise Jensen

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~ Stepping out of my car with heartbreak-heavy legs, I zip my jacket and pull on leather gloves before hefting my spade and bag from the boot: it is time.

An amazing novel that kept me burning through he pages. I was seriously in love with the darkness of the story. It always felt like there were things lingering in the corners, ready to reveal themselves. I was never quite sure what was going to happen, which is great. From that first line on I was entranced by the beautiful writing...it was so crisp and dynamic. A great read for book clubs because there is lots to discuss. I loved it!!!

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#MMBBR #Review #ChooseYourOwnDisaster by @DanaSchwartzzz via #partner #GrandCentralPublishing

Choose Your Own Disaster by Dana Schwartz

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is fantastic because it is not only fun, but flawed and real. Life is sometimes a series of disasters, but that is part of the learning process. If we cannot learn through our mistakes we are doomed to repeat them, right?!?! Schwartz has created a book that is original and makes the reader feel like all the disasters in their past are more normal than not. Sometimes is takes a few times to get it right and the twists and turns in the road of life and the ones that lead us to where we are supposed to be! A brilliantly creative and fantastic book that readers are going to absolutely love!

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#MMBBR #Review #GirlsNightOut by @lizandlisa via #partner #LakeUnionPublishing

Girls' Night Out by Liz Fenton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~ Waves lapped against the shore.

This duo never ceases to amaze me. How they can write such dynamic books so seamlessly is brilliant and very impressive. They once again blew my mind with a flawless story that had me hooked from page one and held me tight throughout. It was so thrilling and exciting with so much depth. The setting was idyllic at the start and then took a turn. Friendships put to the test and secrets come to the surface in this fantastic, hard-to-put down book . Girls' Night Out is a perfect summer read and a book suited for book clubs.

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#MMBBR #Review #WhatMySisterKnew by @girlinthetitle via #Partner #GrandCentralPublishing

What My Sister Knew by Nina Laurin

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~ A sticky thread of saliva runs from the corner of my mouth down to my earlobe, cool across my cheek.

Twisty, turny and definitely thrilling What My Sister Knew will leave you feeling a bit uneasy. It is one of those books that slowly burns to the satisfying conclusion through a well drawn out story with characters that leave an impression. A story that book clubs will enjoy talking about.

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#MMBBR #Review #TheUltimateBookOfSharks by @Brian_Skerry via #partner @NatGeo @NGKids @SharkWeek

The Ultimate Book of Sharks by Brian Skerry

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Best shark book EVER! My kid is a shark nut and we checked out 15 or more books from the library about sharks, but nothing comes close to how awesome this book is!!! The pictures are beyond amazing and the facts are so fun to read! This book includes eight chapters; Spectacular Sharks, Exploring Shark Anatomy, The Secret Lives of Sharks, The Fintastic Fin, Shark Myths Busted, Colossal Fossils, Super Sharks and Be A Shark Defender!! My kids and I have spent hours paging through and reading about all about sharks. We are shark fans, so getting this book is like being a kid on Christmas! 5 stars. A MUST read for those who love sharks!!

ABOUT THE BOOK: Brian Skerry’s photography and in-the-field research are in a league of their own.  In 2017 he was awarded the Nikon National Geographic Explorer of the Year and his work has appeared in the New York Times, Smithsonian, National Geographic Magazine and the Washington Post, among others. Perry's photography is featured in solo exhibits around the world and he is also the Explorer-In-Residence and Trustee at the New England Aquarium.  His extreme talent photographing marine wildlife and underwater environments is showcased on every page of The Ultimate Book of Sharks, creating a comprehensive, eye-popping and entertaining first-hand look at all things shark, including:

* Long days at the beach are finally here!  Find out if YOU really are on the menu!

* Shark Safety 101 

* Gripping stories from Brian about his shark encounters 

* What kids can do to help with shark conservation and unlikely allies in the cause like Shark Attack Survivors for Shark Conservation 

* Shark superlatives! Which sharks have the strongest bite, are the most social, have the best camo, are the most petite predator??

* Shark myths busted — sharks are social, smart and picky eaters!

* Tips for finding shark fossils — tooth hunting tips

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10, 9, 8...Owls Up Late! by Georgiana Deutsch

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An adorable count down book that will have kids "hooting". I cannot wait to use this book in my class for the owls theme. They are going to enjoy it as much, if not more, than me. It is wonderful. I absolutely adore the peek through pages and the colorful illustrations. I know this will be one of the kids very favorite stories and one I know that I will have to read more than once!

Sesame Street: 5 Little Rubber Duckies by Sesame Street

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is so great! I just love it. I think the kids are going to love counting along and tracing the numbers. I wish there was a book like this when my kids were little. There is something great about adding in tactile tasks and reading that enhance the learning experience. Kids will love counting the duckies along top, tracing the numbers on the pages and reading and counting along. Plus, the kids will love that the story features their beloved Sesame Street characters. A hit and a book I cannot wait to use in my classes. There are so many uses for this book in the classroom setting.

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#MMBBR #BabyTeeth by @zooshka by #partner @StMartinsPress ‏

Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

#FirstLine 

Hanna ~ Maybe the machine could see the words she never spoke.

Without saying too much...this book is creepy, original, unsettling and dynamic. You will not be able to stop thinking about this book. It is very strange and unconventional. You are going to be uncomfortable reading it and will want to talk about it. I promise you though, that whether you love it or hate it you would have never read anything like it!

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#MMBBR #Review #AllYourPerfects by @colleenhoover via #partner @AtriaBooks @SimonBooks

CAN A PERFECT LOVE SURVIVE A LIFETIME BETWEEN TWO IMPERFECT PEOPLE?

ALL YOUR PERFECTS

COLLEEN HOOVER

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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us—whose writing is “emotionally wrenching and utterly original” (Sara Shepard, New York Times bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars series)—delivers a tour de force novel about a troubled marriage and the one old forgotten promise that might be able to save it.

Quinn and Graham have a perfect love story, but their unique connection is threatened by their imperfect marriage. The memories, mistakes, and secrets that they have built up over the years are now tearing them apart, day by heartbreaking day. The one thing that could save them might also be the very thing that pushes their marriage beyond the point of repair. So do they risk it? Is their history worth saving?

All Your Perfects is a profound novel about a damaged couple struggling with a relatable issue – infertility – whose potential future hinges on promises made in the past. In Colleen Hoover’s inimitable style and brilliant narrative voice, this heartbreaking page-turner asks: Can a resounding love with a fairytale beginning survive a lifetime between two imperfect people?

All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another brilliantly perfect book that pulled at my heart strings, made me think and moved me to the core. Hoover never ceases to amaze me with her richly character driven stories that are paced and potted wonderfully. This story was one that blew me away because Hoover tackled a tough topic, but gave it such honor and depth. She made it come to life for the reader, as the reader was feeling everything the characters felt, from start to finish. Another hit and one that readers are going to find was well worth the wait!!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

COLLEEN HOOVER is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Slammed, Point of Retreat, This Girl, Hopeless, Losing Hope, Finding Cinderella, Maybe Someday, Maybe Not, Ugly Love, Confess, November 9, It Ends with Us, and Without Merit. Colleen has won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance three times—for Confess in 2015, It Ends with Us in 2016, andWithout Merit in 2017. Confess was adapted into a seven-episode online series. In 2015, Colleen and her family founded The Bookworm Box, a bookstore and monthly subscription service offering signed novels donated by authors. All profits are given to various charities each month to help those in need. Colleen lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys. Visit ColleenHoover.com.

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Website: www.ColleenHoover.com

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All Your Perfects

by Colleen Hoover

Atria Books | 9781501193323| 320pp | Paperback | Publication Date: July 17, 2018

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#MMBBR #Review #BookTrailer #AHomeForLeo by @vin_vogel via #Partner @barbfisch & @blueslipper

Leo grew up in the sea. He has a family of sea lions he loves. He’s happy, but he has always known he was different. Then Leo’s suddenly reunited with his human parents, and he finds he loves them too. But he still feels like a fish out of water. Being from two worlds and having two families isn’t so easy. Leo has a lot to figure out…

Splashed with humor and grounded in heart, this brightly illustrated story explores ideas of family, home, and belonging in a way that’s as relatable as it is unique.

A Home for Leo by Vin Vogel

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A super cute story that is easy to relate to for all young readers. We all have felt like a fish out of water at some point in our lives and this book is a great way to create dialogue with kids about that feeling of not quite fitting in anywhere. I simply loved the story and the illustrations. A delight from cover to cover!

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Vin Vogel is the author-illustrator of The Thing About Yetis and Bedtime for Yeti and the illustrator of Bob and Joss Get Lost! and Bob and Joss Take a Hike! by Peter McCleery, Music Class Today by David Weinstone, and Maddi’s Fridge by Lois Brandt, which won a Christopher Award. Vin grew up near the ocean and always wanted a sea lion as a pet. He also wanted to write a story about the idea of home and the feeling of being a fish out of water. When he heard about the sea lion population crisis in California, Vin knew this was the story he needed to write. After having lived for a time in New York City, Vin’s back in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he can be found with his two cats and his single-fin surfboards. Learn more about Vin at www.vinvogel.com.

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#MMBBR #Reviews @Lcraigsbooks #LindseyCraig

Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An adorable book that will have younger readers laughing in delight. It is so clever and fun. A book that brings the farm to life with a catchy beat! I cannot wait to use this book in my classes. Such a fun board book that is sure to become your child's favorite read-a-loud because it has a sing songy text. A great read.

In Our Tree by Lindsey Craig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a sweet peek-a-boo book and one that I adored. I know the kids in my classes are going to love it. They love guessing things, so this book will become a favorite for sure. I plan to use it on Fall, so I can make a cool art project to go with it. Love it!

Try! Try! Try! by Lindsey Craig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I cannot wait to use this book in my class. I think it will be fun to act it out and talk about trying new things and being brave. I know that my kids are going to have a blast bringing this book to life. Another hit from the very talented and gifted writer!

Oh So Quiet! by Lindsey Craig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fun camping book that highlights the creatures that roam at night. It is a cute story that show how animals get curious about tents. I think when my kids were very young the bear may have caused them to be nervous in the woods at night, but older readers will find ti quite funny, especially when the skunk comes into the picture.

Silly Scientists Take a Peeky at the Solar System! by Lindsey Craig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fun and bright introduction to the solar system. Kids will find this book to be educational, interesting and engaging. It is a well written easy to understand book about a complex topic. I know that many teachers would appreciate this book as an introduction to space and planets. I think the kiddo in my class will enjoy it with my space lesson plan.

Silly Scientists Take a Tiptoe with the Tadpoles! by Lindsey Craig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A fun and bright introduction to the tadpoles. Kids will find this book to be educational, interesting and engaging. It is a well written easy to understand book about a complex topic. I know that many teachers would appreciate this book as an introduction to metamorphosis. I think the kiddo in my class will enjoy it with my frogs lesson plan.

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#MMBBR #Review #WhenWeFoundHome by @susanmallery via #partner @HarperCollins

When We Found Home by Susan Mallery

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~ As Delaney Holbrook watched the man in the suit approached, she did her best to remind herself she'd given up on men in suits -- in fact all men and most suits, when it came to that.

A delightful read that kept me fully engaged the whole way through. I love that I can count on Mallery to write books that have dynamic characters that make me feel and great plots that make me think. I am always so satisfied when I finish one of her books. When We Found Home was one of my favorite books she has written so far. A great summer read!

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#MMBBR #Review #WhoseBoat by @ToniBuzzeo and @tomfroese via #partner #AbramsBooks

WHOSE BOAT? by author Toni Buzzeo, with the stylized art of Tom Froese, is an interactive and nonfiction ode to boats—a patrol boat, a tugboat, a car ferry, a lobster boat, a lifeboat, and a fireboat—with important parts properly labeled.

Smoke billows up.

Cool water flows.

Whose boat is that?

Do you know?

The answer to each inquiring refrain lies under a gatefold, engaging the reader in an informative guessing game. This lyrical and sturdy board book is perfect for curious and playful young readers, and a great addition to the previous books in the series, Whose Truck? and Whose Tools?, also published by Abrams Books.

Whose Boat? by Toni Buzzeo

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A cute book, with great fold out pages, will keep the kids busy learning all about types of boats, their drivers and various uses for boats. A well made board board that will hold up to continued reads. It is also very brightly illustrated.

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#MMBBR #Showcase #FirstLine #WillaoftheWood by @BeattyAuthor via #partner @DisneyHyperion

I hit the woods with Willa over my vacation. 

See the pictures below of our adventures in the forest.

#FirstLine ~ Will crept through the darkened forest, following the faint scent of chimney smoke on the midnight air.

Escape into the story of a brave and unusual girl brimming with the ancient powers of the forest. From Robert Beatty, the author of the #1 New York Times best-selling Serafina books, comes a thrilling new series filled with the history, mystery, and magic of the Great Smoky Mountains. Kirkus Reviews described WILLA OF THE WOOD as "A moving, atmospheric journey of hope."

#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #TheCottagesOnSilverBeach by @raeannethayne via #parnter @HQNBooks

The Cottages on Silver Beach by RaeAnne Thayne

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

#FirstLine~ Someone was trying to bust into the cottage next door.

A great read that was quite engaging. I loved the characters and the setting. I know when I read Thayne, I am going to read a book that keeps me engaged and makes me happy. Thayne is a safe, go-t0 author to read when you want to be guaranteed a great read. Her books invoke emotions and make one feel like anything is possible. They are perfect reads for anyone who wants to believe in miracles and see the good in the world!

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