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    #blogbookaday: Small Things

    Summary:  “On the cusp of having everything slip from his grasp, a young boy has to find a way to rebuild his sense of self. An ordinary boy in an ordinary world. With no words, only illustrations, Small Things tells the story of a boy who feels alone with worries but…

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    #blogbookaday: Misunderstood Shark

    Summary:  “Every beachgoer knows that there’s nothing more terrifying than a… SHARRRK! But this shark is just misunderstood, or is he? In a wholly original, side-splittingly funny story, New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Scott Magoon take this perennial theme and turn it on its (hammer)head with a brand-new cheeky…

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    #blogbookaday: Mae and the Moon

    Summary:  “Mae and the moon love to play together. Their favorite game is hide and seek. But when the moon disappears one evening and cannot be found, Mae wonders what happened and begins to worry. Determined to find her glowing friend, Mae takes matters into her own hands and sets off…

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    #blogbookaday: Whale In a Fishbowl

    Summary:  “A moving, poetic story about a whale in captivity who longs for the ocean… because whales don’t belong in fishbowls, do they? Wednesday is a whale who lives in a fishbowl smack dab in the middle of a city–it’s the only home she’s ever known. Cars whizz around her and…

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    #blogbookaday: Sometimes You Fly

    Summary:  “From Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Katherine Applegate, a sweet book of encouragement, filled with humor and insight into the effort behind any meaningful accomplishment in life. A perfect gift for baby shower, birthday, or graduation. This gorgeous gift book, equally perfect for preschool graduations or college commencements, baby showers…

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    #blogbookaday: A Chip Off the Old Block

    Summary:  “A plucky pebble shows true grit as he travels the country trying to find out if he fits in with any of his famous rock-formation relatives. Rocky comes from a long line of rock stars! Uncle Gibraltar, Aunt Etna, and Great-Grandma Half Dome are just some of the legendary rock…

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    #blogbookaday: Flight School

    Summary:  “Little Penguin has the soul of an eagle, but he wasn’t built to soar. With irrepressible spirit, Penguin follows his dreams to flip, flap, fly! Even if he needs a little help with the technical parts, this penguin is ready to live on the wind.” (Taken from Goodreads) Review: Penguin’s having…

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    #blogbookaday: Dear Substitute

    Summary:  “When a substitute teacher named Miss Pelly comes to class, one student bristles at the change in routine-Miss Pelly doesn’t follow the rules like Mrs. Giordano. But in time, our student learns that even though the substitute may do things a little differently, and she may be a bit silly,…

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    Picture Book Review: Allie All Along

    Synopsis: “‘Allie’s crayon broke. I blinked. She was suddenly . . . furious, fuming, frustrated . . .’ Have you ever felt mad enough to stomp, smash, and crash? Allie has! Meet one angry little girl and see how she calms down, bit by bit—with the help of her understanding…

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    #blogbookaday: Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten

    Summary:  “Kindergarten has never been funnier with the launch of this new, strong-willed character, in the style of Ladybug Girl, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, and Bread and Jam for Frances. Amanda Panda has BIG ideas for her first day of school. But when things don’t go according to plan, and when a pesky girl…