Children's book reviews, all age comic books, Kidlit, mglit, movies, entertainment and parenting
Moms and dads need entertainment and these posts, for one reason or another will do just that
It’s great when you discover a new literary treat. For us it could be something that exceeds expectations or something that comes out of the blue. NewsPrints by Ru Xu is a combination of both of those. This is a story driven graphic novel with manga influences that is difficult, if not impossible to put down. It’s a blend of cold war, science fiction and intrigue that’s guided by a young girl’s secrets and friends.
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In a recent podcast we talked about the differences between a graphic novel and a trade paperback. Essentially, a graphic novel is a new story or previously released group of stories, such as five issues of a comic book. A trade paperback is usually a thicker compilation of previously released comics; more often than not, in black and white. Having said that, Bird & Squirrel: On Fire is the fourth graphic novel by James Burks that traces the adventures of the self titled heroes. It’s also the most enjoyable all age graphic novel that we’ve read since Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy.
Continue reading Bird & Squirrel: On Fire, a go-to graphic novels for kids (and adults)
The fact that The LEGO Batman Movie is entertaining is not a surprise. If you saw The LEGO Movie and the subsequent previews for The LEGO Batman Movie it’s evident that a similar feel was happening with both of them. What audiences will be surprised at is just how hilarious, entertaining and ripe with quality The LEGO Batman Movie really is.
Continue reading The LEGO Batman Movie review: it builds on the family fun
Our 5 year old has been peppering us with questions lately. “Will my skin always be this color”? “Is my tummy getting big”? and his most recent was “Why don’t you like hair”? I told him that I like hair just fine, it’s just that I don’t have any on my head. Suffice it to say he’s talking about people’s differences in pre-K and what makes everyone unique. What Do You Love About You? by Karen Lechelt is right in his sweet spot of books now.
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Leave it to author Paul Tobin to up the ante. His second release in The Genius Factor series, How To Outsmart A Billion Robot Bees does that and more by going ‘Empire Strikes Back’ on readers in an impossibly entertaining and intelligent book for middle school and up. How To Capture An Invisible Cat was the first book the series and it was really good. The fact that it was a good book makes the fact that this second book is so much better even more amazing.
We heard that the second Hunger Games film was like that. Lethal Weapon 2 was like that. Star Wars’ sequel, The Empire Strikes Back is the one that originated the term. When the second installment is dramatically better than the already great first one it’s said in some manner or fashion to ‘go all Empire Strikes Back on us’. How To Outsmart A Billion Robot Bees is like that.
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Vice Principals is funny. From the first time I saw the trailer I knew that it could be funny and the show did not disappoint from its sizzle real and promise. Did you see it on HBO? The First Season of Vice Principals is out on DVD and we’re giving you a chance to win a copy of it.
The two lead actors are what make Vice Principals such a funny, train wreck of a show. The show is intended for adults due to its language and humor. Walter Coggins and Danny McBride are just about perfect in their roles as Lee Russell and Neal Gamby. It’s a power struggle at a local high school with two very different types competing for the same job.
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It’s a simple premise that delivers large belly laughs because every adult knows someone like these guys. The giveaway is for a copy of Vice Principals, The Complete First Season.
Hey, we’re part of the #StreamTeam on Netflix and were compensated for this-all thoughts are our own. We write lots of posts about comic books-have you noticed that? Another thing that we really love, as well as our children, is some quality television. We’ve been streaming our TV for almost five years now and it is fabulous. Let’s take a look at some of the shows on Netflix that have their roots in comic books. To be fair, it is a list much larger than those that we found, but these are some of the better ones, in addition to a couple that might fly below your radar.
Continue reading Cool things on Netflix with roots in comic books #StreamTeam
January 31, 2017 is the last day to vote and this is an election where your vote really matters. It’s OK to be aggressively pro-candidate or anti-top hat, because this is all about Monopoly. Monopoly has opened up the fate of all their tokens to the internet. It’s like the Highlander, times 8, for there can be only 8 in #MonopolyVote.
Simply go to their website and you’ll be shown all of the various tokens that people can choose from. Some of them you’ll recognize and have fond feelings for, like Scottie Dog, as well as other tokens that you’ll be hard pressed to remember.
The top 8 vote winners will be announced on March 13.
Vote today and #SaveScottie
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