Tara Luebbe

I don't normally add picture books to my Read list, but I had to throw this one in. It crossed my desk as I was Librarian-ing, and I just had to read it. First, the title. I date myself, but the pun made me chuckle. Then, the premise. I suppose it's a metaphor for reluctant readers. How do you get the people to read, when they're busy raiding and fighting and building and surviving? Ronan figures out books are awesome, and reads more and more of them until he has so many he has to build a library to house them all. Then he tries to get his people interested, but he has no success, until he figures out the magic solution! (You'll have to read the book to find out what it is!)… (altro)

Shark Nate - O just taught me that there is a shark that can use it’s fun to walk on land, so either evolution is moving fast, or I need to run faster. This book is really fun. Nate loves sharks and while he likes to play at being a shark. But the only real way to be a shark is to swim. So swimming lessons it is. This book is great for anyone endeavoring to take swimming lesson, who might be a little afraid of the water. Don’t worry, this book will help make it okay to go back in the water.
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A talented performer who is stalked by the paparazzi, young Kiely reflects on the pleasures and pain of being famous. Everywhere she goes photographers are waiting, hoping to capture her doing something cute. It's just the way it is, when you're in the spotlight. But when Kiely bombs at a big performance, will her fans remain true...?

A sweet picture-book about a little girl who is the apple of her parents' and grandparents' eye, I Am Famous recasts a loving family story in celebrity terms. The 'paparazzi' here are really Kiely's parents, the 'big show' her performance at her grandfather's birthday party, and the 'fans' (who applaud her despite her failures) are her loving family. The text is amusing, and the artwork cute. Recommended to anyone looking for picture-books about feisty girls with a penchant for performance, who, despite being the sometime diva, are also goodhearted and quite human.… (altro)