Houndsley and Catina at the Library

I feel Houndsley and Catina is one of the best new reader series out there. What I love is the deep friendship between the two and how much wisdom is in these stories. I thought this installment was not up to the rest of the series. It’s missing something. There isn’t as much heart here. It starts o......more

It's special to share this during National Library Week! Be sure to look for all that is happening this week! Thanks to Candlewick Press for the copy. It was fun to meet these friends again in a library adventure. It certainly couldn't be more timely because I imagine, like me, you all are missing......more

This latest installment in a long-running favorite series for beginning readers highlights the hallmarks of a contemporary library but misses the opportunity to teach kids how much education is truly involved in becoming a librarian.......more

I really appreciate how this story emphasizes the need for proper schooling to be a librarian. While one does not absolutely need to have a degree to perform the functions of a library worker, this book supports the reality that to better understand these functions come through education and experie......more

This was a great book for young reader. Amazing illustrations ( I just love Marie-Louise Gay!) and a fun story about the importance of libraries, as well as how it's never to late to try something new! Very enjoyable and makes me want to read others in this series with my daughter. ARC Provided by Ne......more