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    Picture Book Review: A Balloon for Isabel

    August 6, 2012 / 2 Comments

    Sometimes there are books that touch my heart so much, I can’t help but review them. A Balloon for Isabel  by Deborah Underwood is one of these books. Here are a few reasons why I love this book. 1) It has a clever, witty plot and is an all around fun read. 2) The main character is an adorable little girl named, Isabel. She also happens to be a porcupine who wants a balloon, and for obvious reasons can’t have one. Brilliant. 3) It’s filled with vibrant, colorful illustrations. 4) Isabel’s best friend is Walter. His Dad owns a candy shop. But what does Walter love? Broccoli, of course. What…

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    Author Event: Meet Rick Riordan!

    September 25, 2011 / 0 Comments

    A Whale of a Tale Bookshoppe in Irvine, CA is hosting an awesome author event to meet Rick Riordan. He is the author of the Percy Jackson Series and the new spin off series The Lost Hero. I literally devoured each and every book in the series and am eager to get my hands on The Son of Neptune.  The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 8th, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at Oso Viejo Park in Mission Viejo. Visit the Whale of Tale Bookshoppe website for tickets.  The ticket price includes a copy of his latest release, Son of Neptune   With more and more booksellers going digital, it can be quite easy…

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About Christine

About Christine

Mother to two spirited daughters and classically trained vocalist, Christine Alemshah, writes children's picture books that celebrate innovation, music, and her biracial Filipino American heritage. Her picture book BEA'S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES will debut with Free Spirit Publishing on July 15, 2025, and is now available for Pre-order. Christine is represented by Vicky Weber at Creative Media Agency.

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