Through the Looking Glass Book Reviews

Friday, February 27, 2015

Poetry Friday with a review of The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

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I have always loved poetry anthologies, and the one I have reviewed for this poetry Friday is a wonderful collection of poems that children...
Monday, February 23, 2015

Picture Book Monday with a review of Jenny and Lorenzo

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Most people are afraid of things that they are not familiar with, and they are willing to believe the frightening stories that they hear ab...
Friday, February 20, 2015

Poetry Friday with a review of Bigfoot is Missing

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Most of us are fascinated by stories of the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, giant squids and other mysterious creatures, though we may deny it v...
Monday, February 16, 2015

Picture Book Monday with a review of Slugs in Love

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Though Valentine's Day is passed, I could not resist reviewing this book and sharing it with you. I think what endears this book to me i...
Friday, February 13, 2015

Poetry Friday with a review of City Beats: A Hip-Hoppy Pigeon Poem

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A lot of people don't like pigeons, but I have to admit that I rather admire them. They thrive, even in places where the odds are agains...
Monday, February 9, 2015

Picture Book Monday with a review of The Dandelion's Tale

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Personal stories are powerful things, and children in particular are drawn to them. When I was little I used to beg my aunt to tell me abo...
Friday, February 6, 2015

Poetry Friday with a review of Kids Pick the Funniest Poems

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Finding poems that appeal to children is not easy. They have to be just the right length, have the right tone, and the right kind of rhym...
Monday, February 2, 2015

Picture Book Monday with a review of Madame Martine

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Every so often I come across a picture book that lifts my heart because of the quality of the book's story, and because of the message i...
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Friday, January 30, 2015

Poetry Friday with a review of The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z

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One of the reasons why I love my work is because I love words and language. In today's picture book children will encounter a delicious ...
Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Multicultural Children's Book Day

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These days the news is full of stories that seem to indicate that in some places the divide between people of different cultural background...
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Marya Jansen-Gruber
Ashland, Oregon, United States
I have always loved books and cannot remember a time when I could not read. For me reading, and having books in my life, is a necessity, not a luxury. I live in a lovely college town called Ashland, in Oregon. I share my home with my husband, three dachshunds, and two cats. We live on a farm where we raise grapes for winemaking, so there is always outdoor work to be done. In addition to reading, collecting books, reorganizing books, and reading about books, I love to hike, knit, cook, play music, and travel.
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