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Be My ValenSlime - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
A #PPBF review of an amazingly funny, touching, and poignant picture book on perfectionism, love, friendship, and Valentine's Day.
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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Kris Tarantino and Cori Doerrfeld
Excited to talk w/ the dynamic duo of debut author Kris Tarantino and super illustrator Corri Doerrfeld about their PB - Be My Valenslime.
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Escargot and the Search for Spring - The Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
A perfect addition to the Escargot picture book series, full of personality, discoveries, and heart.
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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Mirka Hokkanen and Review of Little Seasons: Spring Seeds
Chatting with author/illustrator Mirka Hokkanen about the first book in her new picture book science series - Little Seasons: Spring Seeds.
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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Dashka Slater
Exciting interview with the super-talented Dashka Slater about the creation of her new picture book - Escargot and the Search for Spring.
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The Fabulous Fannie Farmer - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
A gorgeous biography, w/ a dash of humor, shows how Fannie Farmer's precise measurements and recipe construction changed American cooking.
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Plus One - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF:
Combining the fun of John Hare's wordless spreads w/a succint and wry text, creates a wonderfully funny and touching book on friendship.