Archives for April 25, 2025

Books of the Week: April 21st, 2025

I LOVE TEXAS

On Sale Date: April 8, 2025 / 9781523527281/ $12.99 USD 

Cowboy boots and pickup trucks. Frito pie and game day. Hill Country, horned lizards, and beautiful bluebonnets. Declare your love for the Lone Star State with illustrated stickers that capture what’s iconic about Texas, from famous landmarks like Cadillac Ranch and the Alamo, to cities big and small like Houston and El Paso. 

I LOVE CALIFORNIA

On Sale Date: April 8, 2025 / 9781523527021/ $12.99 USD 

Redwoods, golden poppies, and grizzly bears. The Hollywood Bowl and the Painted Ladies. Declare your love for the Golden State with illustrated stickers that capture what’s iconic about California, from beloved landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Coast Highway, to stunning natural vistas like the High Sierra and Joshua Tree National Park.  I absolutely love this one! Since I live in California, I enjoyed seeing all the stickers I could relate to!

SPIDER-MAN SWINGS THROUGH by Hello!Lucky and Sabrina Moyle and illustrated by Eunice Moyle

(On sale April 8; ISBN: 9781419774683)

Explore New York City with Spider-Man as the beloved web-slinger vanquishes villains, woos Mary Jane, and navigates the sewer system alongside Lizard. Filled with Easter eggs and characters from across the multiverse, this full-color, illustrated gift book will delight Marvel fans of all ages.

FANTASTIC FOUR: MY MIGHTY MARVEL by Marvel Entertainment and illustrated by Jack Kirby

(On sale April 8; ISBN 9781419774997)

Suit up, flame on, and leap into action with the Fantastic Four, the world’s first Super Hero family! Learn all about Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Thing, the Human Torch and their super-powers, backstories, and enemies in this bright and bold board book.

IRON MAN: SOMETHING STRANGE! by Dean Hale and Marvel Entertainment and illustrated by Douglas Holgate

(On sale June 17; ISBN: 9781419774591)

There’s chaos at Avengers Tower! Iron Man must team up with Doctor Strange to outsmart an otherworldly force that threatens New York City in this new Mighty Marvel Team-Up series!

ALL THE HULK FEELS by Dan Santat

(On sale July 22; ISBN: 9781419776137)

In ALL THE HULK FEELS, a graphic novel picture book from Marvel and Caldecott Medal-winning author Dan Santat, Bruce Banner and the Incredible Hulk must work together to wrangle their super-sized emotions! The story combines sequential illustration panels with traditional picture book elements to create a dazzling new experience for budding Marvel fans- and a perfect introduction to comic books for the youngest readers.

Self Disclosure: I received free copies of the above books to feature. Images and information were also received.

Nutter Butter, April 25th Pet of the Week

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You must meet Nutter Butter, a brown tabby as sweet as his namesake candy! He was surrendered to the shelter with three other cats when the owner’s age made it difficult to care for them. Nutter Butter is a friendly boy who will make your heart explode in a Starburst! His sweet face will send you to the Milky Way, and he’s so wiggly, he’ll make you dissolve in Snickers! Adopting him will be your special Pay Day, not to mention Nutter Butter’s! So, get over to the shelter now before someone else gets this wonderful Kit Kat! To adopt or foster Nutter Butter, email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process, or call (562) 570-7387. Ask for ID#A738412.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)