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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Hannah Porter

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No One Could See the FleaNo One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Never having read a book by this author Tricia Gardella, I wasn’t expecting it to be so good and such a cute read. With Eye catching colors and cute dialog and an adorable stinking dog lol. also with a couple way to help with fleas lol I know I’ve tried the vinegar one. It was a great read with my little ones tonight, they loved it a lot. And the little twist at the end was funny. I look forward to reading more of these stories from this Author.

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Word PlayWord Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fun book. Great for kids just starting school or first libraries. In this book you meet Joe. He can’t wait to go to school and learn how to read. Each morning her spells his name with his alphabet cereal. He can’t wait to learn more words. Joe goes to school and is super excited. The teacher shows the kids around the room. After they learn where things go they start with colors. But what about reading? When will she show him that? He goes one an adventure to find someone to teach him to read. He learns a big lesson about learning taking time.

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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No One Could See the FleaNo One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was cute. I loved the story and the illustrations. I have a nine year old, but I think that this book can be read by younger kids. This book is about a dog that scratched behind his ear. One by one, the children, starting with the dog’s owner start doing things to help with fleas that they learned from their parents. If they didn’t have an item they just used something else. To say things got a bit crazy is an understatement. Vinegar! Yuck. Poor dog! Lol. Funny and cute. The dog ends up hiding from the kids! Great for first libraries and elementary children. We really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read more!!

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella – Review by Candice Estes

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Word PlayWord Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute book for young readers, with cute illustrations throughout. Joe finds the letters to spell his own name every morning in his cereal bowl. He’s excited to get to start school, so he can learn how to spell other words and start to find them in the letters of his cereal as well. When Joe finally starts school, he discovers that he doesn’t immediately start learning new words and how to spell them, but starts with other skills instead. At lunch, Joe wanders off to try and find someone and somewhere that will teach him how to write and read other words. Joe wanders from place to place on the main road of his town, from business to business trying to find help, until someone contacts the school, and they come to get him.

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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No One Could See the FleaNo One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella

No One Could See the Flea is a cute children’s book that children of any age can enjoy. My son is six and got a big kick out of all the kids and their ideas on how to get rid of the Flea they couldn’t see. The illustrations were fun and colorful and helped bring the story to life. We loved how all Jacks friends tried helping with getting rid of the flea. They all worked together to try and help shank. Did he have a flea or just an itch? We highly recommend reading this book and look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella – Review by Carrie Cross

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Word PlayWord Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Word Play” by Tricia Gardella is a heartwarming and humorous children’s picture book that effectively addresses the anxieties and misunderstandings associated with starting school. The story captures the excitement and challenges young children face as they navigate the world of words, letters, and friendships. Tricia Gardella’s storytelling is likely to resonate with both young readers and their parents, making it a valuable addition to early childhood literature1.

If you’re looking for a delightful read that celebrates the magic of language and learning, “Word Play” is definitely worth exploring!

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Carrie Reed

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Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella

Another great children’s read from Tricia Gardella. The art in this book is beautiful, I love how the children are drawn, their faces looks so sweet and innocent. All the grandkids go out looking for Gramma only to discover her doing something new and fun such as, climbing a tree, swimming, collecting bugs and other fun things kids love to do. This Gramma really seems like she likes to play with her grandchildren and giving long lasting memories.

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella – Review by Rita White

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Another great book by this author. Word Play is about Joe wanting to learn to read and about impatience. Cute little book and the illustrations are fantastic!

“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella. – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mouse is an adventurer and he wants to go to the moon, he has heard it is made of cheese and wants to go and get some.

Mouse has an idea and he asks the other animals on the farm where he lives to help him, he promises them some moon cheese if they will help him to build an aeroplane!

So they all band together to help Mouse, but Bird thinks that Mouse’s plan is absurd, but who will be right, Mouse or Bird? This is a charming story of imagination, determination and perseverance for all ages, while also teaching about teamwork and kindness all at the same time.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shannen Kern

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have started to pick up more books by this author because my kids love them! This one has beautifully vivid pictures for the kiddos, and I feel that it adds more to the story. My youngest is 8 which is still in the target audience range. He loved it because he likes building things even when others don’t believe it will work. The rhyming throughout the entire story was really catchy as well! It’s a simple yet incredible book on determination, teamwork, and embracing your own unique thought process. This would be an amazing addition to your classroom, daycare, and even at home.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Amy Dean

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella

What a fun little book for kids! My girls loved it! They have requested to read it several times. Every time they read it out loud they get even sillier with the rhymes. The story line is amazing and if you dream it you can do it. Absolutely wonderful!

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a cute quick book for beginner readers. Tricia makes sure each grandson has a unique imaginative adventure but makes sure they have time altogether too. The illustrations bring everyone’s personality to view with each adventure.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absurd, Said Bird: A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel is the First Book in the Traveler Series. The author has taken her years of experience on a ranch as inspiration to write this entertaining story about ranch life and ranch animals. This delightful little story is about a Mouse who wants to build a plane so he can travel to the moon because he thinks that it is made of cheese. He convinces his barnyard friends to help him and tells them that he will bring them all back some cheese from the moon. The only friend who does not want to go along with Mouse’s plan is Bird, who thinks that Mouse’s plan is absurd. The ensuing story is a delightful little adventure about friends who band together to help a mutual friend. This book will surely delight readers of all ages with its cute story, colorful illustrations, and delightful characters. Looking forward to Book Two in this series!

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a gramma with mobility issues, I love this story. It’s like playing hide-n- seek in book form. Colorful illustrations guide us through the story. Guided descriptions are given as to what and where gramma is. We sure enjoyed it when I read it to my grandchildren. They loved telling me what was in every picture. This is a neat book that would be a wonderful collection to any kiddo’s library.

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a delightful story! “Where’s Gramma?” is a heartwarming tale about family, particularly about Gramma and her grandchildren, and the fun activities she does to entertain them. Gramma seems to always be on the go as she can’t sit still for long. The boys have to find her, making it an exciting search.
I fondly remember being the “cool Gramma” to my older grandsons when they were younger. While I miss those days with them, this wonderful book allowed me to relive those special moments.
I especially enjoyed the charming illustrations by Greg David.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Julie Johnson

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Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gramma is quite the adventurous gal! She wants to show her family all the places that she can be found and, in the process, they discover what a fun-loving, free spirit she is! She’s also not afraid of hard work!

A cute book to share with your littles while they are curled up in your lap!

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Ayla Phipps

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No One Could See the FleaNo One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sometimes an itch is just an itch. Honestly my favorite book by Tricia Gardella so far. Such a cute little story of relatable everyday kid stuff. All of Jack’s friends work together to help him help his dog Shank. From the different home remedies that each child has heard to their own interpretation of what to do was a fun silly read.

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an absolutely adorable book about four young grandsons and their grandma. Where is she? Out doing something unique each time! This is one cool grandma! She shares what she is doing with the grandboys. The pictures in the story are perfect for this book.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by La Toya Lewis

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Absurd” Said Bird is a cute children’s story. When Mouse wants to build a plane to go to the moon to get cheese, Bird tells him it is absurd. When Mouse’s plan doesn’t work, Bird helps him figure it out. This is a fun book to teach about teamwork. The rhyming flows beautifully and will help engage children. The lesson regarding teamwork is wonderful. The illustrations are colorful and beautiful. I highly recommend this story for small children.

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Word PlayWord Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Very relatable story for anyone with an eager learner. Once again Tricia Gardella takes you on an adventure, this time with little Joe. His first day at school his teacher takes too long to talk about reading so he decides to go on an adventure to find the “right” place to learn. The fun and colorful illustrations bring the interpretation of a child’s journey to learn how to read into an easy-to-read book for little learners. Biggest lesson he learns is patience, nothing is learned in a day, and it takes time.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird: A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Ayla Phipps

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely love Absurd…. Tricia Gardella has quickly become one of my favorite children’s book authors. Her work is always so fun and with vibrant illustrations and easy rhyming for all ages of reading. This book was a perfect example of teamwork and even overcoming limitations. Birds and planes can only go so high. But solutions are found a new plan is made together.

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Word PlayWord Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a cute story. I read it with my 7yo son who liked it too. He remembered being eager to learn to read as well. He couldn’t wait to read and was impatient just like Joe! He actually even looked similar to Joe except for the glasses. Even though my son is a fantastic reader now, he still gets impatient about learning things. He related to this boy throughout the whole story. Joe is a lot like other curious minded kids. We thought the illustrations were bright and beautiful too.

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tricia Gardella’s narrative is filled with warmth and humor. The story is a celebration of family bonds and the joy of spending time with loved ones. It effectively captures the essence of an energetic grandmother and the excitement of discovering where she might be next. While the story is tailored for children, its charm extends to readers of all ages. The playful search for Gramma is relatable and endearing, making it a great choice for family reading sessions.

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Karrie Sears

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Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute, quick read. I read this to my grandkids before bed(ages 8,7, and 3). They laughed, chuckled and even helped me read it. We loved the illustrations and the rhyming. It took us 5 minutes or so to read this and the youngest asked me to read it again. Tricia Gardella has done a fantastic job on this once again. Definitely love reading her books to my grandkids. Seems she pulls from personal experiences with her own grandchildren.

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 36
Cover Designer – Praise Saflor
Illustrator – Greg David

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Where’s Gramma? Where do you think? Up in a tree. Driving a backhoe. Chasing bugs. Checking out a snake. Swimming in a pool. Her grandsons never know where they might find her, but they know one thing for sure: their grandma is always worth the search.
A Whimsical Journey with an Extraordinary Grandma
Join four adventurous grandsons as they embark on playful escapades to find their energetic and unpredictable grandmother. Whether she’s high in the branches of a tree, operating heavy machinery, or exploring the great outdoors, Gramma is always on the move and ready for fun.
A Heartwarming Celebration of Family and Adventure

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Tricia Gardella is an award-winning author whose picture book ideas are inspired by family, friends, traditions, and travel. Her diverse hobbies include canning, cooking, knitting, rug-making, and gardening, but writing remains her true passion. After a twenty-year hiatus, Tricia is thrilled to return to the literary world. In the 1990s, she published several books traditionally, before pausing her writing career to open an ice cream parlor. Tricia holds a BA in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology. She lives in Central California with her two self-centered cats and draws inspiration from her three children, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Rita White

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Poor Shank! Shank is a Jack’s dog, and he scratched, and they assumed he had a flea. After all his friends came up with remedies, poor Shank had had enough! This is an adorable book for ages 3-8. The illustrations are remarkable!

“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Rita White

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What a neat little book. This book is for ages 3-8. The illustrations are remarkable, and the rhythming is as cute as can be. This book is based on farm animals and can teach little ones to share and help each other out with projects.

Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Carrie Reed

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Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great children’s read from Tricia Gardella. The art in this book is beautiful, I love how the children are drawn, their faces looks so sweet and innocent. All the grandkids go out looking for Gramma only to discover her doing something new and fun such as, climbing a tree, swimming, collecting bugs and other fun things kids love to do. This Gramma really seems like she likes to play with her grandchildren and giving long lasting memories.

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Carrie Reed

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No One Could See the FleaNo One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is so sweet and the artwork is beautiful. Jack and his friends are so concerned about the flea they think Shank has and try everything they think to get rid of it. Poor Shank, I was getting to the point where I wanted Shank to run away so they wouldn’t test anything else on him. It is a good lesson to take your pet to the vet right away so as not to harm them with at home remedies. Great children’s book, I love this author’s style.

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Word PlayWord Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute story! Joe is on the hunt to learn to read. He seems a little overzealous in his efforts and forgets a few rules on his quest. This has good pictures and I loved his excitement and passion to learn. This is a nice story for younger kids to be read to but also a bit older children who can read to themselves

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