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Lisa Doucet Reviews Lori Doody’s Mr. Beagle Goes to Rabbittown

January 13, 2021 by : Lisa Doucet

Mr. Beagle Goes to Rabbittown(Ages 3-5)Lori Doody Running the Goat Books & Broadsides When Mr. Beagle decides to set up shop in Rabbittown, business at his convenience store is not exactly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lori Doody, mr. beagle goes to rabbittown, Running the Goat, Running the Goat Books and Broadsides

Lisa Doucet Reviews Rebecca Thomas’ Swift Fox All Along

January 13, 2021 by : Lisa Doucet

Swift Fox All Along(Ages 4-7)Rebecca Thomas, illustrated by Maya McKibbon Annick Press Today is a special day for Swift Fox: she is going to meet her dad’s family for the first […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annick Press, children's books, maya mckibbon, Rebecca Thomas

Lisa Doucet Reviews Kate Inglis’ A Great Big Night

January 13, 2021 by : Lisa Doucet

A Great Big Night(Ages 4-8)Kate Inglis, illustrated by Josée Bisaillon Nimbus Publishing Clickity-clackity-clickity-clack. The woodland denizens of the great green forest know exactly what this sound means: the music train has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: a great big night, children's books, Josée Bisaillon, kate inglis, Nimbus Publishing

Lisa Doucet Reviews Holly Carr’s Light in the Forest

January 13, 2021 by : Lisa Doucet

Light in the ForestHolly CarrRubicon Publishing(Ages 4-12) Nova Scotian artist Holly Carr’s stunning new picture book begins with jet black pages andglowing amber eyes peering ominously off the page. Then, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Holly Carr, Light in the Forest, Rubicon Publishing, young adult fiction

Lisa Doucet Reviews Andy Jones’ Barefoot Helen and the Giants

January 13, 2021 by : Lisa Doucet

Barefoot Helen and the Giants(Ages 7-12)Andy Jones, illustrated by Katie BrosnanRunning the Goat An old couple finds a wild girl in the woods one day. She follows them home and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Andy Jones, barefoot helen and the giants, katie brosnan

Lisa Doucet Reviews Pamela MacDonald’s Finding Avalon

January 13, 2021 by : Lisa Doucet

Finding Avalon(Ages 12+)Pamela MacDonald with Valerie SherrardChocolate River Publishing When Avalon is hired on the spot at Party Portal things seem to be looking up, especially when she meets Pip, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chocolate River Publishing, finding avalon, pamela macdonald, young adult fiction

Lisa Doucet Reviews Tom Ryan’s I Hope You’re Listening

January 13, 2021 by : Lisa Doucet

I Hope You’re Listening(Ages 13+)Tom RyanAlbert Whitman & Co. When little Layla Gerrard goes missing in the small town of Redfields, everyone is deeply shaken. For Dee Skinner, it is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Albert Whiteman & co., I hope you're listening, Lisa Doucet, Tom Ryan, young adult fiction

Lisa Doucet Reviews Heather Stemp’s Under Amelia’s Wing

January 13, 2021 by : Lisa Doucet

Under Amelia’s Wingby Heather StempNimbus Publishing Having finally convinced her mother that a career as a pilot is a viable option for a young woman, Ginny has now taken the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: heather stemp, Nimbus Publishing, Nova Scotia, Under Amelia's Wing Young Readers

Lisa Doucet Reviews Waiting Under Water

July 24, 2020 by : Lisa Doucet

“This is a slow-paced, introspective and earnest middle-grade tale, a perfect summer read and a thoughtful look at friendship and small-town life.”

Filed Under: # 91 Spring 2020, Editions, Featured in articles, Reviews, Young Readers Reviews Tagged With: Illustrated, Riel Nason, Scholastic Canada, Waiting Under Water, young readers

Lisa Doucet Reviews When Emily Was Small

July 24, 2020 by : Lisa Doucet

“With her own distinct style, Soloy’s poetic prose and sumptuous illustrations pay homage to this beloved artist and writer, and give readers of all ages a sense of how one small girl’s sensitivity to nature’s beauty lead her to her own artistic expressions.”

Filed Under: # 91 Spring 2020, Editions, Featured in articles, Reviews, Young Readers Reviews Tagged With: Illustrated, Lauren Soloy, Nova Scotia, Tundra Books, When Emily Was Small, young readers

Lisa Doucet Reviews Summer Feet

July 24, 2020 by : Lisa Doucet

“A magnificent pairing [of author and illustrator], this is a timeless celebration of summer’s magic.”

Filed Under: # 91 Spring 2020, Editions, Featured in articles, Reviews, Young Readers Reviews Tagged With: Carolyn Fisher, Illustrated, Nimbus Publishing, Sheree Fitch, Summer Feet, young readers

Lisa Doucet Reviews The Moon King

July 24, 2020 by : Lisa Doucet

“Bursting with colour and joyful energy, folk artist Cara Kansala’s new picture book feels like a traditional fairytale, or a beloved nursery rhyme.”

Filed Under: # 91 Spring 2020, Editions, Featured in articles, Reviews, Young Readers Reviews Tagged With: Atlantic Canada, Breakwater Books, Illustrated, The Moon King, young readers

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