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BOOK REVIEW - Charlie Chaloosy is Often Quite Choosy by Brad Mason, Ed.D.

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Charlie Chaloosy is Often Quite Choosy   by   Brad Mason, Ed. D. Category :   Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7) , 32 pages Genre :   Children's Picture Book Publisher :   Yorkshire Publishing Release date:    January 2024 Content Rating :  G.  Suitable for everyone. Book Description: The Charlie Chaloosy book series kicks off with its inaugural offering,  Charlie Chaloosy is Often Quite Choosy . The first book focuses on Charlie's experiences as he learns lessons, gains new experiences, and grows up in a world that happens to rhyme. The story is told through the use of a playful rhyme scheme and enhanced with beautifully colored illustrations of Charlie tackling new adventures in whimsical detail. The book ends with Charlie providing two pages for the reader to become an author by writing their own story. I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this re...

BOOK REVIEW: Vivienne in Paris by Maria Castellucci Moore

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Vivienne in Paris   by   Maria Castellucci Moore Category :  Children's Fiction (ages 5 to 9), 38 pages Genre :  Children's Book Publisher :  Mascot Kids Release date:    May 2, 2023 Content Rating :  G.  Suitable for everyone. Book Description: Vivienne in Paris  follows a young Parisian girl on a journey through Paris to find what makes her tick. Join Vivienne as she discovers the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds of the city that make her feel alive. What better place to explore, observe, and delight in her senses than Paris? This book tells a story of mindfulness and insight into how the surrounding world can really move you. It unites curiosity, wonder, and marvel to enlighten, surprise, and tickle your deepest spirit. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that bring you the greatest joy. I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntaril...

BOOK REVIEW - Delaware from Railways to Freeways: First State, Second Phase by Dave Tabler

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Delaware from Railways to Freeways / First State, Second Phase   by Dave Tabler Category :  Adult Non-Fiction , 110 pages Genre : American History, Colonial Publisher :  Dave Tabler Publication Date :  Nov 1, 2023 Content Rating :  G.   Suitable for all audiences. " Delaware from Railroads to Freeways  by Dave Tabler is a visually stunning book that takes readers on a captivating journey through Delaware's 19th-century history. With engaging narrative and stunning graphics that seem to leap off the page, this book provides an immersive and enthralling reading experience as Tabler chronicles the rich history of Delaware. This is his second installment of a three-part series on the history of Delaware – the First State.... For Delaware natives and enthusiasts, this is probably one of the best-illustrated background books of Delaware's 19 th -century history as you can find about the...

BOOK REVIEW: Behind her Smile by Beverly Golden Cuevas

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Behind Her Smile: The Adventures of a Tall Girl from WVA and Her Life as a Stewardess  by Beverly Golden Cuevas Category :  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  392 pages Genre : Non-Fiction, Memoir Publisher :   Urlink Print & Media, LLC Release date:   August  2023 Content Rating :  PG. Suitable for adult audiences. Book Description: Being raised in Parkersburg,WVA, Janie didn't have big aspirations for her life. Tired of her dead-end job at the phone company her best friend suggested she interview to become a Stewardess. Fearful she would be rejected because of her height; she was shocked when she was accepted. A whole new world opened up to her. Seeing places she had only read about, spending time with politicians, movie stars and professional athletes. One special athlete, a professional basketball player named Wendell Ladner stole her heart with his southern charm. An extraordinary 'con...