Thursday, April 2, 2015

A To Z Challenge: BOOK NOOK REVIEWS "B"








Title:  Blizzard
Author/Illustrator:  John Rocco
Publisher:  Disney-Hyperion
Ages: 4-8

Synopsis:

One winter day started to snow,
and it did
                  not
                           stop.
At first it as fun.
But four days later, the snowplows
still hadn’t come,
cabin fever as setting in,
and rations were running low.
Someone had to take action.
Will one intrepid boy be able to triumph over a fearsome BLIZZARD?

Why you should read it: 

Author/Illustrator John Rocco has masterfully created a world of snow and ice where one kid can become the neighborhood hero. Detailed artwork takes young readers on a delightful adventure to the local grocery store when a much younger John uses his imagination as an Arctic survivalist to brave the elements as the family’s hot cocoa supply runs low. Does he have what it takes to save his family and the neighborhood from going hungry during the BLIZZARD?


Like-o-meter Rating scale**: 5 out of 5…grab it!

**Rating scale**

 5 out of 5...grab it!

 4 out of 5...think about it.

 3 out of 5...take or leave it.

 2 out of 5...maybe not for you.

 1 out of 5...forget about it!




Blurb:

Addie comes from a long line of readers or "story catchers" as her family likes to call themselves. Every time Addie tries to catch a story on her own the wiggly words play tricks on her. She tries different ways to make those words sit still but it will take a little faith for Addie to become the next STORY CATCHER.

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24 comments:

  1. JApril 2, 2015 at 1:50 AM

    The Blizzard sounds like a good for kids where I live in California since many have never played in snow. We have snow in the local mountains, but so few ever go up there. People did not even realize there was snow up there until I pointed it out to them.

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2015 at 11:07 AM

      Hi Hanna and welcome to my blog! This was just such a delightful read for me and the illustrations are adorable! I've never been in a blizzard before and hadn't seen that much snow before I moved to Tennessee...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. AathiraApril 2, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    This looks like an interesting book.

    Thanks for dropping by on my blog!

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2015 at 11:08 AM

      Hi Aathira and welcome to my blog! If you know of any kids who like to play in the snow, this is the book for them...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  3. viridianApril 2, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Thanks for visiting my little A-Z blog. You have your B post up bright and early! There seems to be so many children's books - how great to have a review of these.

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2015 at 11:12 AM

      Hi Viridian and welcome to my blog! Reading children's books is both my job and my pleasure so there can never be enough books to read as far as I'm concerned...lol. I schedule my posts to drop at midnight my time because my blog is read by people all over the world so I want to make sure it gets to them at the right time...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. AnonymousApril 2, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Neat review; popped across because you kindly came my way. Great idea to review through A to Z best of luck with the mnth.

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2015 at 11:17 AM

      Hi Geoff and welcome to my blog! I'm so glad you hopped over from "across the pond" to check out my post. I like your poem about the wardrobe...so cute! Good luck to you as well with this month's A to Z Challenge...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. Door2LoreApril 2, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Definitely sharing your Blizzard review and I'm sure your other A-Z reviews - thanks so much! A-Z Blog Challenge: http://www.door2lore.com/power-of-story-blog/berlin-candy-bomber-col-gail-halvorsen

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2015 at 9:42 PM

      Hi Sue and welcome to my blog! I'm so glad you are enjoying the book reviews and than you for sharing with others...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  6. A Hopeless RomanticApril 2, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Snow and Arctic Survivalists, sounds great.
    Will check this out, should be a fun read for grownups?
    B is for Beauty of a moment ~ A Poesy Discourse

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2015 at 9:52 PM

      Hi and welcome to my blog! I really enjoyed this book and hope you do too...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  7. Lacey DearieApril 2, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Hi Donna, thanks for dropping by my blog. I was eager to see yours too since I also write books that are suitable for children (although not strictly children's books). I love the cover for The Story Catcher!

    Good luck with the rest of the challenge.

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2015 at 9:55 PM

      Hi Lacey and welcome to my blog! Thanks for your kind words about my book. I think my illustrator did a really good job bringing Addie and her family to life...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  8. Jaime FaulknerApril 2, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    I look forward to seeing more book reviews! We homeschool and I'm always looking for more reading for us to do!

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2015 at 10:03 PM

      Hi Jaime and welcome to my blog! I homeschooled my son for a couple of years and was always on the lookout for good books to share. I'm glad you are finding my reviews helpful...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  9. hellotammyApril 2, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    The Blizzard sounds delightful! So does The Story Catcher! I can't remember what was the first story I caught - I was already reading story books before I was 3 years old. Best of luck with your A to Z Challenge! :-D

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2015 at 10:20 PM

      Hi Tammy and welcome to my blog! I know there is a reason I am making a career out of words...my first story I caught (that I can remember) was a children's dictionary...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  10. LilyElementApril 2, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    Sounds like an interesting one :)

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2015 at 10:49 PM

      Hi Lily and welcome to my blog! I hope you have fun with the A to Z Challenge...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  11. Beverley BairdApril 2, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    ANother great review. I am making a list of the books you review - to read and learn from. Thanks!

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2015 at 10:52 PM

      Hi Beverley! I'm honored that you think I write adequate reviews. I hope you return often to see what other goodies I'm going to share...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  12. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    visiting and enjoyed meeting the idea of addie and catching stories which is something I reckon my grandson and I do each morning when he snuggles into bed with me.
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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2015 at 10:55 PM

      Hi Sandra and welcome to my blog! I think most grannies are the best STORY CATCHERS of all! ;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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