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Tag: Abrams

February 8, 2023 by Travis Jonker

Unexclusive Cover Reveal: JUST ONE FLAKE by Travis Jonker

A second (not first!) look at the cover for my upcoming picture book.

February 3, 2023 by Travis Jonker

Surprise! Announcing CABOOSE

Ruth Chan and I have a new book coming . . .

September 22, 2020 by Travis Jonker

Fox & Rabbit Q & A with Beth Ferry

An interview with Fox & Rabbit author Beth Ferry.

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Review: McToad Mows Tiny Island by Tom Angleberger

July 22, 2015 by Travis Jonker

McToad Mows Tiny Island By Tom Angleberger Illustrated by John Hendrix ABRAMS ISBN: 9781419716508 $16.95 Grades K-2 Out September 1, 2015 *Best New Book* Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library McToad likes Thursdays. Every other day of the week he mows the grass on Big Island. But Thursday is the day he mows […]

Review: Shooting at the Stars by John Hendrix

December 5, 2014 by Travis Jonker

Shooting at the Stars: the Christmas Truce of 1914 By John Hendrix ABRAMS ISBN: 9781419711756 $18.95 Grades 3-7 Out Now Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library Wise are those who understand that picture books don’t just belong in the grips of the rug rats of the world. Wise, then, is John Hendrix. With […]

Review: The Qwikpick Papers: Poop Fountain! by Tom Angleberger

July 7, 2014 by Travis Jonker

The Qwikpick Papers: Poop Fountain! By Tom Angleberger Amulet (ABRAMS) ISBN: 9781419704253 $12.95 Grades 4-7 Out Now Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library Note: Sometimes an idea makes so much sense, you have to steal it try it yourself. Poop Fountain! is a re-release of The Qwikpick Adventure Society, originally published by Dial […]

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Review: El Deafo by Cece Bell

June 16, 2014 by Travis Jonker

El Deafo By Cece Bell Amulet (AMBRAMS) ISBN: 9781419710209 $21.95 Grades 3-6 Out September 2, 2014 *Best New Book* Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library Part of what makes memoirs so appealing is their universality. There’s solace in the fact that no matter the individual, no matter the circumstances, we all experience moments […]

10 to Note: Spring Preview 2013

February 12, 2013 by Travis Jonker

It’s time to once again to look at the season before us and say “that looks good”. What follows are books coming out in March, April, and May that appear to have promise. Picture Book Giant Dance Party by Betsy Bird; illustrated by Brandon Dorman April 23 | Greenwillow | Grades K-2 Ever heard of […]

Review: Andrew Drew and Drew by Barney Saltzberg

December 6, 2012 by Travis Jonker

Andrew Drew and Drew By Barney Saltzberg Abrams Appleseed ISBN: 9781419703775 $15.95 Grades PreK-1 On Shelves Now Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library A solitary boy creating his world through drawings – sound familiar? With Andrew Drew and Drew, Barney Saltzberg pays homage to Harold and the Purple Crayon, but adds a creative […]

Nonfiction Monday: One Dead Spy by Nathan Hale

July 9, 2012 by Travis Jonker

Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales: One Dead Spy By Nathan Hale Amulet (ABRAMS) ISBN: 9781419703966 $12.95 Grades 3-6 In Stores August 1, 2012 *Best New Book* Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library Through my side gig of professional reviewing, I’ve read a lot of nonfiction graphic novels. In terms of quality, let me tell […]

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