An absolutely charming book about what it takes to be a parent, and how family is what you make it, I was absolutely enchanted by Daddy Honk Honk by Rosalinde Bonnet. In stores May 9th, here is the official synopsis: An arctic fox adopts a baby goose in this heartwarming read-aloud that's perfect for Father's... Continue Reading →
Today, we've got an inside peek at how the cover was created for Birdy Flynn by Helen Donohoe, a gorgeous new contemporary YA in stores next week. We've got a Q&A today with James Jones, art director at Oneworld Publicatons and the brains behind this gorgeous book cover - plus your chance to win a copy!... Continue Reading →
Today, we're delighted to be teaming up with Penguin Teen to host a stop on the official blog tour for The One Memory of Flora Banks by Emily Barr - about a girl who has no short-term memory - except one: her first kiss, with a boy on a beach. In her desperation, Flora embarks... Continue Reading →
Today, we have a sneak peek at a funny new middle grade book -- plus your chance to a win a copy -- all part of the official blog tour for The Principal's Underwear is Missing by Holly Kowitt. Keep reading for more about the book and today's contest, but first here's an exclusive excerpt.... Continue Reading →
Today's review is part of the official blog tour for this book. Be sure to keep reading for more about the book, author, and tour - plus your chance to win a copy! A contemporary coming of age love story with a time traveling twist, Cold Summer by Gwen Cole is an enchanting romance about... Continue Reading →
Today's review is part of the official blog tour for Posted by John David Anderson. Keep reading for more about the book, the blog tour & your chance to win a copy! From John David Anderson, author of the acclaimed Ms. Bixby’s Last Day, comes a humorous, poignant, and original contemporary story about bullying, broken... Continue Reading →
If time feels a little wibbly-wobbly this morning, that's because the TARDIS has landed here at Novel Novice -- with a batch of four new, adorable books featuring Doctor Who, and inspired by the beloved Mister Men and Little Miss books by Roger Hargreaves. This new series of Doctor Who books, written and illustrated by... Continue Reading →
What happens when your carefully planned, senior party/last hurrah at beloved-but-now-closed small town icon goes horribly awry? You go with it. That's the premise behind Rachel Cohn's LOL-worthy new YA comedy, Kill All Happies. Last Call at Happies! Tonight, 8 P.M. Senior Class Only! Please with the Shhhh…. This is it. Graduation. And Vic Navarro... Continue Reading →
Just in time for Mother's Day comes a new picture book that celebrates all the things a mother (or any parent) does, and the way a young child perceives these things. Little ones love playing with their dolls! Celebrate that love with Baby-Boo, I Love You, and follow one imaginative little girl who adores playing... Continue Reading →
Today, it's our last post for The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell blog tour scavenger hunt, and there are still more opportunities for you to win -- including today's post, and by visiting the other participating blogs. Be sure to keep reading for all the details! But now, it's time for a sneak peek: [pdf-embedder... Continue Reading →
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