In case you didn’t know, the OPB mother ship/home base/lair is in Sarasota, FL, and Hurricane Ian caused a bit of havoc with my house/yard and my ability to get online to handle the blog. Since my illustrator review partner for October also lives in this area, the OPB plan regarding today’s post went kablooey.
I considered just skipping a week, but decided to simply go with a change of pace instead. Here it is–my five-word reviews on five new picture books!
**For those who are concerned, my house is still safe to live in, I have power and Internet (thanks, FPL!), and my family is doing well. But I’m sending supplies down to Lee County, though, which took the real brunt of Ian’s strength here on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I encourage others to do whatever they can to help, too.**
27 September 2022
32 pages
Ryan’s five-word review: Engaging. Eye-opening. Surprisingly fun. Solid!
4.75 out of 5 concrete blocks
6 September 2022
40 pages
Ryan’s five-word review: STEM and magic? Discussion worthy.
4 out of 5 magic wands Bunsen burners
20 September 2022
40 pages
Ryan’s five-word review: Luminous. Richly emotive. Child-like curiosity.
4.25 out of 5 moon phases
30 August 2022
32 pages
Ryan’s five-word review: Small voices matter. Appropriately clever.
4.5 out of 5 Viking axes
20 September 2022
32 pages
Ryan’s five-word review: Jam-packed fun. Asking questions = good.
4.25 out of 5 coconuts