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😁 Happy-making!

A toddler‘s morning, as he gets up, cleans his teeth, has breakfast and gets dressed. Lots of energy, lots of word-play with sounds and movement. Very relatable, cheerful and cute. I wonder if they do these in large format books - it‘d work really well with a young bounce & rhyme group.

Also, not a celebrity author. But it does begin with Z… #BBRC

I was going to say this may be one for the Kelly Clarkson fans. Then I read @LibrarianRyan ‘s review. So maybe not.

The illustrations are lovely - lots to explore in each one. But both the story and the storytelling are just… there… really. I‘m afraid it felt very much like what you‘d expect a celebrity picture book to feel like. #bbrc

‘No matter who you are, you make the world brighter by being you!‘

Bobby is bursting with colour and sparkles. But whenever he says he‘s a ‘sparkly rainbow‘, people around him say ‘Oh no you‘re not‘, & he becomes all grey again to fit in. A trip to the panto gives him the trick to showing the world who he truly is- believing in himself.

Mama G is the panto performer who does a LOT of inclusive library story times in this part of the world. #bbrc

Peanut has their own way of doing things. And that‘s OK! Even when things go wrong, they manage to turn them around and make the best of an iffy situation.

A joyous little book with they/them pronouns, a cute character, and fun pictures - but probably not the most memorable.

#bbrc

Old-school illustrations, and a story that isn‘t the easiest to get your tongue round - some of the sentences don‘t quite scan as they should. BUT…

I may use it for a bounce and rhyme session nonetheless. Lots of animal noises, a few actions, and quite a bit of silliness.

Not a celebrity author, but I needs a Q! #BBRC

I‘m about to whistle through some picture books by celebrity authors for #BBRC. Count yourself warned.

This was gorgeous and gorgeously odd. One of those where the pictures couldn‘t be more perfect for the text. A tale to read aloud for older picture book readers (5-8 maybe).

A mysterious old lady comes to stay in Mabel‘s parents B&B. Despite a rocky start, they end up sailing pirate ships, meeting mermaids, and becoming firm friends.

A twofer for #BBRC. Tom Fletcher is MASSIVE in the UK children‘s publishing world. He was also in McFly.

I do like the ‘There‘s a XXX in your book‘ series - they‘re cute and engaging, like Press Here for older readers. Not sure why no-one had run with the idea before. Story‘s not amazing, and enough with the black type on purple pages, but who doesn‘t want to turn fleas into rabbits with their magic finger? Nonsense but fun.

I‘m back to picture books by celebrity authors for #BBRC. Apologies in advance.

However, here‘s a surprise hit by Fearne Cotton. She used to be a children‘s TV presenter, then a DJ and things.

Sweet little board book in rhyming verse, with images of toddlers in different yoga poses. Lots more to see/find in the pictures, plus encouragement to join in. All done with a light touch. Works really well!

A good historical fiction novel that showcases the glamor of Hollywood and film along the French Riviera at the Grand Hotel, set against the backdrop of the start of WWII. There‘s romance and a thriller-esque thread woven into the storytelling. The list of who‘s who in Hollywood in 1939 is staggering, and the MC Annabel (who knows photography) mingles with them all (hence my choice for #BBRC #Adult #Paparazzi ).

Great #SundayBuddyRead choice!

My 4th time reading this & I finally picked up on some of the clues! There‘s nothing like a wildly gesticulating Poirot dancing his way down the street to make one laugh (and I always picture the Suchet Poirot in my mind).

Discussion tomorrow! I‘ll post questions mid to late morning, US East Coast time. #192025 #1920 #LitsyAToZ #LetterM #52BookClub25 #TitleStartsWithLetterM #BBRC #Adult #AuthorCelebrity #AgathaChristieClubR3 #ChristiesCapers