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Kristi's Book Nook provides parents with children's book reviews along with author interviews and book giveaways.
Kristi's Book Nook
3M ago
Shayna Leib
Finding Figgins
Kristi's Book Nook would like to introduce you to author and illustrator Shayna Leib. I asked her about her book Finding Figgins. Take a moment to enjoy the interview.
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Shayna Leib - Author Highlight Interview:
KBN: Tell us about how you came up with the idea for Finding Figgins.
SL: Finding Figgins came to me around 25 years ago when I wanted to create some fantasy illustrations inspired by beautiful dreams I’ve had. At that time, I was beginning to entertain the idea of writing and illustrating a boo ..read more
Kristi's Book Nook
3M ago
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Title: Finding Figgins
Author: Shayna Leib
Illustrations: Shayna Leib
Publisher: SNL Design Works Publishing
ISBN: 979898819507
Review:
When Julian was born, he was given a fuzzy white stuffed bear named Figgins. He and Figgins were inseparable. But as Julian grew his time spent with Figgins was less and less. It was then that Figgins realized, being the smart bear that he was, that he could find fun adventures all on his own. And he did.
When Julian came home from school one day, he noticed Figgins was nowhere to be found. He started on a journey to fin ..read more
Kristi's Book Nook
3M ago
Title: The Adventures of Pete the Squirrel – In the House
Author: Richard Oshen
Illustrations: Uliuana Barabash
Publisher: Katlandia Productions
ISBN: 9798987489437
Review:
Pete the squirrel wakes up from his nap feeling very hungry. At a home close by, Pete notices a large bowl of walnuts in the window. Pete discovered that it wasn’t so easy to get inside but once he did, he helped himself to a tasty treat. Unfortunately, the owners show up and Pete is trapped with no escape plan. Do you think that Pete will be able to get home safe and sound?
Author Richard Oshen has c ..read more
Kristi's Book Nook
3M ago
Here are the top 5 easy reader books of 2023 that have been popular among readers:
“Fish and Sun” (I Can Read Comics Level 1) by Sergio Ruzzier
“Pete the Cat Saves Up” (I Can Read Level 1) by Kimberly Dean
“How to Love a Pony” (Hardcover) by Michelle Meadows
“Tiana’s Garden Grows” (Disney Princess) (Step into Reading) by Bria Alston
“Rabbit or Hare?” (Unknown Binding) by Christina Leaf
These books are great for young readers who are just starting to read on their own. They offer engaging stories and illustrations that can help build reading confidence and ..read more
Kristi's Book Nook
4M ago
I searched the web for the best picture books for kids from 2023, and here are some of the results I found:
Vlad the Fabulous Vampire by Flavia Z. Drago: A charming and funny story about a vampire who loves to dance and wants to join a ballet school, but faces some challenges along the way.
Dear Unicorn by Josh Funk and Charles Santoso: A magical and humorous tale of a girl who writes letters to a unicorn, and gets more than she bargained for when he shows up at her door.
The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems: A hilarious and relatable book about the fears and anxieti ..read more
Kristi's Book Nook
4M ago
Welcome to Lufi and Friends.
Wouldn't teaching your toddler easy sing-a-long songs in different languages be fun? Of course, it would be! These creative little board books will do just that. Each book has a little button on the pages to bring it to life. Colorfully illustrated images will put a smile on your toddler's face.
My first French book that sings lullabies.
This little book shares favorite songs like Frere Jacques, Brother John, and more.
My first Italian book that sings animal songs.
This little book shares animal songs about alligators, elephants, ducks, and even ..read more
Kristi's Book Nook
5M ago
Steve Metzger
Author Steve Metzger has written more than 80 books for kids. He is an award-winning author and he has a new book out. I had the opportunity to share an interview with him last year and am honored to do it again.
Kristi's Book Nook Author Highlight Interview:
What’s next for the Bumble Brothers?
In book #3 (Frabbit: The Birth of a Superhero), the brothers are obsessed with acquiring the first ever Frabbit comic book, a rare collector’s item. But it’s $40 and they only have $4. This leads them to try some very silly money-making schemes.
If the Bumble ..read more
Kristi's Book Nook
5M ago
Title: The Bumble Brothers – The Not-So-Secret Clubhouse
Author: Steve Metzger
Illustrations: Brian Schatell
Publisher: Reycraft
ISBN: 9781478881940
Review:
The Bumble Brothers are at it again! This time they are plotting and planning to find a secret clubhouse, but where do they begin? Their parents want them to get out of the house instead of playing Swampland, a popular video game. After splitting a donut, they see classmate Rebecca Wood. They invite her to be in their secret club and they set out to find a perfect spot in a nearby park.
When the group discovers that ..read more
Kristi's Book Nook
6M ago
Title: The Spirit of the North Wind
Author: Anthony Anselmo
Illustrations: Native Artists
Publisher: Black Bears & Blueberries
ISBN: 9798986298139
Review:
Thirteen-year-old Sody Fairbanks is going through a few major adjustments in his life. First, his family is moving away from his best friends Chester and Dakota Sody’s family will be staying in a temporary home, a camper, close to his grandparents at Lake Napolean and Lake Brushanti.
After a day of summer fun, Sody and his family sat by a campfire waiting for Grandpa to tell a story. Sody asked to hear about the Wi ..read more
Kristi's Book Nook
6M ago
E-Book Available 10/28/23
Title: Beast
Author: K.L. Bernard
Publisher: Spinster Press, LLC
ISBN: 97989894360918
Synopsis:
Tessa and Sasha, best friends since birth, are about to graduate from high school. Sasha has a plan to go to college to become a teacher and sees a way to pay for it by enrolling in a drug trial. Tessa, doesn’t know what she wants to do, but is very definite about what she doesn’t want to do – she doesn’t want to join HOWL, the organization her father works for and that keeps him away for long periods of time. While he is away, Tessa ha ..read more