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Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Buddy up with Raymond Alligator:
Lori said, "In need of a good friendship story? In ARE YOU MY FRIEND: A RAYMOND AND SHEILA STORY by Annie Fox, young readers will buddy up with Raymond Alligator. It's not easy being the younger brother and Raymond Alligator feels left out as he watches his..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Move over James Bond. Here comes Chase Danger:
Lori said, "Move over James Bond. Here comes Chase Danger.In CHASE DANGER: SUPER SPY--MYSTERY OF THE SPECIAL SAUCE, young super sleuths are introduced to a different kind of spy-- one who is 6-years-old and born to hunt down evil villains.In this first book of..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled A Story of a Galapagos Fur Seal:
Lori said, "The Smithsonian Institution and Soundprints have teamed up in the past to produce exciting books about animals kids love and they're at it again with FUR SEAL GROWS UP (part of Soundprints' Read and Discover Books).In FUR SEAL GROWS UP, young..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Back to School Offers and Giveaways:
Lori said, "The pencils, Post-its, labels and notebooks are all stocked, which means it's time for school. When school starts, many companies offer great deals to help your kids feed their imagination, so here are a few you might want to check out...Scholastic..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Lula's Brew now available in print:
Lori said, "One of my favorite illustrators is Elizabeth Dulemba. Her artwork is so colorful, vibrant and always has such a fun feel, which is why I wanted to share with you that LULA’S BREW, her popular children’s book app which has been downloaded over..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Entice proves this is one gripping series:
Lori said, "I'm a big fan of Jessica Shirvington's novel, Embrace and couldn't wait to read the next book in the series, Entice, which was released this month. In Embrace, we were introduced to Violet, who learns she's a Grigori--part human and part angel and..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal of Solstice by PJ Hoover:
Lori said, "I'm thrilled to be one of the very first to show you the cover of the highly anticipated SOLSTICE by PJ Hoover coming from Tor Teen in June 2013. I can't wait to read this one. Take a look at the cover...It's literally smoking, isn't it? If you're a..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled All About Poop a sure hit with young readers:
Lori said, "Want to know which book is the biggest hit in my house right now? It's ALL ABOUT POOP by Kate Hayes. Yes, when you have two boys, anything that contains bathroom humor is guaranteed to be a hit. ALL ABOUT POOP tackles the subject so many of us..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Discover Sarah Crossan's writing process:
Lori said, "In a world without air, what would you do to breathe? Sarah Crossan's debut novel, BREATHE, follows three teens dealing with that dilemma when they leave everything they know behind. About the book: In a barren land, a shimmering glass dome houses..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled The MapMakers Sons changes the way boys look at reading:
Lori said, "As most of you know, I have two boys, so I was intrigued to learn that a new publisher was starting and their mission was Middle Grade Books for boys. Let's face it, the market is inundated with the latest romantic vampire read and boy books usually..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Dive into Restricted Waters:
Lori said, "A mysterious black crust that sinks ships at sea while it also threatens to destroy the entire East Coast? Enter the young adult novel, RESTRICTED WATERS by Kara Lynn Conyer, the perfect read for any young budding marine biologist. For months,..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled New write on wipe off books a must have for your young reader:
Lori said, "If you have a little one who's learning how to write his numbers and shapes, you don't want to miss the new books by Palm Kids. These books have a handle on top, so they can easily be carried to Grandma's house; they come with a write-on erasable..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Introducing my Etsy Shop Clay a la Mode:
Lori said, "Introducing... I'm excited to announce that I've set up shop on Etsy! I LOVE books and I LOVE writing, but another outlet for me has been polymer clay. Polymer clay is so versatile, easy to work with, and you can create such amazing things! You'll..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled A Poem As Big As New York City is an inspiring journey through the Big Apple:
Lori said, "At the heart of children's literature are children, so what better way to celebrate their creativity than by putting together an entire book written by New York City students? A POEM AS BIG AS NEW YORK CITY was organized by the Teachers &..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Seed by Seed teaches young readers about Johnny Appleseed:
Lori said, "My son's kindergarten class is starting their apple unit this week and perhaps yours is, too. If that's the case, you might want to check out the latest picture book by Esme Raji Codell, SEED BY SEED: THE LEGEND AND LEGACY OF JOHN "APPLESEED'..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled A story that inspires us to never give up hope:
Lori said, "We've been inundated by stories of replacement refs and blown calls, but if you're looking for an inspirational story when it comes to football, be sure to check out BELIEVE: MY FAITH AND THE TACKLE THAT CHANGED MY LIFE by Eric LeGrand. Eric LeGrand..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Tabbed board books perfect for toddlers:
Lori said, "If you're looking for sturdy, toddler-friendly board books, look no further. These wonderful books by Palm Kids will not only stand the test of time, they'll also provide kids with hours of entertainment. COUNTDOWN BY THE SEA introduces kids to..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:21 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Give young readers a lesson in art history:
Lori said, "Looking to give your young artist a lesson in art history?Celebrate art with Linnea in Monet's Garden. To celebrate the book’s 25th anniversary, Sourcebooks is bringing Linnea in Monet’s Garden back to print this October to inspire a new..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:20 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled How Does Sleep Come lulls little ones to sleep:
Lori said, "When it's time to put your baby to sleep, do you often turn to the tried-and-true staples? You know what I'm talking about... Time for Bed, Goodnight Moon, or the Very Hungry Caterpillar. I love these just as much as the next Mom, but I was excited..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:20 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled How to throw a pajama party:
Lori said, "I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the BEDTIME PAJAMA PARTY BLOG TOUR promoting Jeanne C. Blackmore’s new children’s book HOW DOES SLEEP COME? Elizabeth Sayles’ illustrations paint the coziest, most relaxing pictures that will have..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:20 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled How to make spaghetti cupcakes:
Lori said, "I'm excited to be a part of the CUPCAKE AND CRUSHES blog tour, spreading the word about the second installment of the delightfully delicious CUPCAKE CLUB series. You can read my review here, but today I'm happy to share with you a great guest-post..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:20 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled The Dragon and Dangerous Princess blog tour:
Lori said, "I recently had the pleasure of interviewing children's book authors Jim Averbeck and Dashka Slater for their “Dragon and the Dangerous Princess” blog tour. Jim Averbeck is celebrating the release of his latest picture book, OH NO LITTLE DRAGON..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:20 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled The Princes Charming Return in The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle:
Lori said, "The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom rocked middle-grade literature last year as it dared to go where no other book had dared to go--into the worlds of the men behind some popular fairy tales. We're all familiar with the stories of Cinderella,..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:55:20 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled Frank! By Connah Brecon:
Lori said, "FRANK! By CONNAH BRECONAbout the Book: Try as he might (or might not), Frank is a bear who is always late. And when he starts school, the trouble really begins.Frank has very good reasons, like the time he had to save a cat stuck in a tree and..." more
Thursday, July 21, 2016 8:29:47 PM
Lori Calabrese wrote a blog post titled The Color Monster A Pop-Up Book of Feelings:
Lori said, "Hello friends! It's been way too long for me to post a book review- I know! Let's just say that life gets in the way sometimes--you know things like grad school, teaching your first year of kindergarten and still raising two kids. Phew. Nonetheless,..." more