Tuesday, June 5, 2018

#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #PinkIsForBoys by @msmazeppa and @petiteturk via #RunningPressKids #reviewcopy

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For fans of A is for Activist! I wanted to share with all of you an empowering and educational picture book that proves colors are for everyone, regardless of gender: 

Pink is for Boys (Running Press; 6/5/2018; ISBN: 978-0762462476; 
Ages 4-8) by Robb Pearlman.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Pink is for boys…and girls…and everyone! This timely and beautiful picture book rethinks and reframes the stereotypical blue/pink gender binary and empowers kids — and their grown-ups — to express themselves in every color of the rainbow. Featuring a diverse group of relatable characters, Pink Is for Boys invites and encourages girls and boys to enjoy what they love to do, whether it's racing cars and playing baseball, or loving unicorns and dressing up. Vibrant illustrations help children learn and identify the myriad colors that surround them every day, from the orange of a popsicle, to the green of a grassy field, all the way up to the wonder of a multicolored rainbow. 

Parents and kids will delight in Robb Pearlman's sweet, simple script, as well as its powerful message: life is not color-coded.




My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~ Pink if for boys. And girls.

I loved this book so much. I love that it celebrates girls and boys loving all colors and not assigning them to a gender. My son loves pink and purple and gets teased for it. I always tell him to love what you love and to never feel like you have to explain it to anyone. This books is an important message for young ones, early on in life, to aid in explaining that girls and boys can love all the colors because all the colors make up this bright beautiful world we live in! This book is bursting with gorgeous and colorful illustration and simple yet delightful text. A must for early childhood classroom and for home libraries.



Robb PearlmanAbout the Author: Robb Pearlman is the author of many books, including Groundhog's Day Off, Raggedy Ann and Andy: Leaf Dance, and Passover is Here!. Today, his favorite color is blue, but it may purple tomorrow! He grew up in New York City and now lives in a white and green house in New Jersey with his husband and Oscar, the butterscotch-colored best puppy in the world. 
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About the Illustrator: Eda Kaban was born and raised in Turkey and has had a passion for drawing, reading, and monkey bars since a young age. She is the illustrator on a number of books and when she's not drawing, you can find her climbing rocks or biking the hills of the Bay area. She and her husband live in Oakland, California. 


Monday, June 4, 2018

#MMBBR #Review #ThePatchworkBride by #SandraDallas via #partner @StMartinsPress


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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~ The bright morning light that seeped through the attic window fell in streaks on the trunk which Ellen had opened.

A book that is full history and bursting with heart The Patchwork Bride is a beautifully told story that tugs at the readers emotions from start to finish. I adored the premise of the book and loved how Dallas built upon it, weaving a wonderfully tender and delightful story. A must read for those that love historical fiction and a story that will leave the reader fulfilled.

#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #TheMisadventuresofMichaelMcMichaels #Vol4 by #TonyPenn


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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~You're not going to believe THE MESS I got myself into this time.

This book is SO good. I adored it. I loved that it was super funny, but also provides the reader some very valuable lessons about friendships, peer pressure, how people can make quick judgments and assumptions about other people. Also, there are themes about the importance of thinking before you speak and understanding that all words spoken have consequences. A great story for a family read, read aloud or for any child to read to themselves. It is a delight and my boys and I cannot wait to read the other books in the series.

Sunday, June 3, 2018

#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #TwoStepsForward by @GraemeSimsion via #partner @Morrow_PB

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
#FirstLine ~ Fate took the form of a silver scallop in the window of an antique store in the medieval French town of Cluny.

I love when I read a book by an author I love and I can hear their voice throughout the book. There is something comforting in reading an author whose works have a similar tone and pace. You can count on the story being there to entertain you because the writer is reliable. Two Steps Forward is another hit. I loved that there was so much of what I love within the pages...humor, determination, romance, strong characters and a story that is ordinal and thoughtful. This book was one that I really thought could make a great movie. I think that there are themes that will resonate with readers, characters that readers will want to root for and a setting that makes for a well drawn out story. A great read for summer.

Saturday, June 2, 2018

#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #MatchmakingForBeginners by @LUAuthors #writer @maddiedawson1 via #partner #LakeUnionPublishing


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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~ I shouldn't have come, and that's the truth of it.

This book filled my heart with joy. It was sheer delight. I loved everything about it. The characters are so real and believable, the story line original and engaging and the plot paced beautifully. I could totally see this book becoming a movie because that is how it played out in my mind. I could see everything so clearly as it happened because Dawson's writing is just so crisp and brilliant. A must read and I HIGHLY recommend it to ALL!!!!!


#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #LadyBeGood by @ambrockwrites via #partner @penguinrandom

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 #FirstLine ~ Kitty Tessler sat at the long wooden bar in the Palm on a chilly Friday evening, steadily losing confidence that her date deserved the seat next to her.

This book was one of those books that has something for everyone. I did not enjoy everyone character but they were all critical to the story and added something unique to the story. I did enjoy the dialogue and setting. The story was well plotted and fun to read. It was a sweet story that is great for the summer ahead.


Friday, June 1, 2018

#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #PositivelyIzzy by @pajamadiaries via #partner @HarperCollins



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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~ I don't like labels. 
This book gets life as a middle school kid. Like, really gets it. I loved it so much. I loved the humor, honesty and heart. I loved that I could relate to the story as much as a middle school kid could. These two girls are very different and when things come together amazing things happen. I loved that it was deeper than just a cute book about middle school though. It was also about being yourself, but also stepping out. It is about life and all the good and bad and making it through both. I cannot say enough how much I loved this book. It was brilliant and cleverly written and illustrated. A must read!!!


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