Picture Book Wednesday: Dog books

Charlie has a hard time choosing and making decision. Which often makes him unhappy. He thinks about getting a dog - but he's overwhelmed with all the choices. Luckily one chooses him!

A cute story about making choices and the friendship of a lifetime. 

Sandro has an important mission today - he travels all through Venice to make it happen.

A great story about friendship. I loved seeing the sights of Venice. And that ending is very sweet. 

A parade of Dachshunds - there's so much to see in these illustrations. I love the costumes of the dogs at the parade and seeing the owners dressed like the dogs. A fun concept book with counting dogs.

Doggo is set in his ways - until his family gets a new puppy. This pupper is busy busy busy. But then the family tries to train him. And takes all the fun out of everything. Doggo needs to help Pupper find joy again.

This was is not a picture book - it's an easy chapter book. There are lots of great illustrations in this sweet story about friendship and being yourself. 

Top Ten Tuesday: Books that Made Me Smile

 This week's topic is all about books that made you smile. I'm going with picture books this week. These are the last picture books that made me smile, laugh or tugged at my heartstrings.

 

 

 

 

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Picture Book Review: Library Books Are Not for Eating

Ms. Bronte is a wonderful teacher....minus the problem that she loves eating books. No one can convince her otherwise except for the soccer coach. He has a brilliant idea. 

A really fun story about the love for books and how they taste. Great illustrations. The last little bit makes me think there might be a sequel in the works. Which would be most welcome. 

Book List: Foodie Cozies

 

Yesterday I reviewed the latest Domestic Diva cozy which got me thinking all about my favorite foodie cozies. So of course, I made a list! These are the first in the series.

Book List:

Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis

Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay

Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander

An Appetite for Murder by Lucy Burdette

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke

On What Grounds by Cleo Colye

Not Pictured:

One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly

Long Quiche Goodbye by Avery Aames

State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy

Clammed Up by Barbara Ross 

Review: The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit

 

* Book 14 in the Domestic Diva series *

Sophie's friends have just returned from a trip abroad - and just in time for the DIY festival Sophie's running. Sophie picks up her friend from the airport. Nina looks a mess and she isn't wearing any shoes. Clearly there's a story (or several) behind the trip.

The festival starts and one of the vendor's is missing her mother. When Sophie helps her out, investigating Lark's house, she stumbles across a body in the yard. The body's positioned to make the death look like an accident, but it doesn't feel like an accident. 

Lark traveled with Nina on the trip. Before long, Nina's house is burglarized in the middle of the night. Something strange is going on and Sophie's not going to rest until she solves this mystery.

My Thoughts: Another fun installment in this series. This series has been a long time favorite of mine and I'm always happy to catch up with the characters. The festival sounds really fun and I liked it as a way to introduce new characters and new people to this small town. I do love how Sophie and her friends rally around Nina. As always their cozy eating times makes my mouth water and I long to whip up a delicious dessert (good thing there are recipes in the back of the book). I didn't see the link between the two murders - so I was left guessing until the end. Looking forward to the next book in the series

Cover Thoughts: Charming as Always

Source: My library

Picture Book Wednesday: More Animal Books

I know that Tails and  Tales is over for most of us. But you really can't have too many animal books.

Here are a few recent reads that I really enjoyed. 

A picture book biography of Helen Martini who was the first woman zookeeper for Bronx Zoo. She othered tiger cubs in her home and then at the zoo. She worked with lots of other animals, creating a job for herself. 

This was a fascinating read. I loved her determination and how she didn't ask for permission - she just charged ahead. A fun picture book for older readers.

So many different cats to count. I loved the creativity of this super fun read. Perfect for cat lovers of all ages.

A step-by-step instruction manual for taking care of your lion. Love the illustrations. Lots of humor. One to read again and again