That’s right, October 30th is National Candy Corn Day! While this seasonal sweet can be a little controversial, we are firmly pro-candy corn at the Baby Bookworm household, especially when candy corn and books combine. In Candy Corn Christmas by Jonathan Fenske, the titular treats have been relegated to the pantry post-spooky season, waiting alongside … Continue reading Happy Candy Corn Day! Candy Corn Christmas by Jonathan Fenske
Third in the exciting Theodora Hendrix series, readers rejoin the titular heroine as a much-anticipated trio to New York City is interrupted by the machinations of the diabolical witch Hilda, who is bent on devastating both the magical and human worlds alike. Fans of plucky protagonists and fast-paced adventures will appreciate this title, which can … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 29: Theodora Hendrix and the Snare of the Shadowmongers by Jordan Kopy, illus. by Chris Jevons and Lisa Hunt
Fans of the delightful Junior Monster Scouts series rejoice! Franky, Wolfy, and Vampyra are back with more scouting adventures and mischief in Pumpkin Party and Don't Wake Dracula! From a comedy of errors surrounding a Jack-o-lantern carving contest to a misadventure with kites and the Prince of Darkness, these sweetly spooky chapter books are winners … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 28: Junior Monster Scouts by Joe McGee, illus. by Ethan Long
New interview on LitPOP! What would it be like to have a pet dinosaur? I was lucky enough to explore this question, as well as how to help children manage expectations, with author-illustrator Maggie Edkins Willis!! Read the full interview here!
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s book birthday time! Happy book birthday to A Rage of Lions, the third in The Shadow Prince series by David Anthony Durham! Taking place in a solarpunk society in an alternate Egyptian universe, young Ash has proven his mettle to become part of the Prince’s security detail, or “shadow.” With … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to A Rage of Lions!
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