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There’s Only One You
Synopsis: “This feel-good book reassures kids that, whoever and whatever they are, it’s awesome being YOU! Expertly written to include all kinds of children and families, it embraces the beauty in a range of physical types, personalities, and abilities. Kids will love discovering and recognizing themselves in these pages—and they’ll feel…
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15 Summer Picture Books
Although it’s not officially summer, it is June 1st! And after many days of rain, it’s a gorgeous Saturday morning and I want to celebrate summer! Check out these 15 Summer Picture Books to share with your family this season and don’t forget to stop by your local library or…
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Just Read!
Synopsis: “Learning to read is a big accomplishment, and this exuberant picture book celebrates reading in its many forms. In lively rhyme, it follows a diverse group of word-loving children who grab the opportunity to read wherever and whenever they can. They read while waiting and while sliding or swinging; they…
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Four on Friday: EMS Week Picture Books
It’s the 45th Annual National EMS Week! And for that reason, I wanted everyone to know about some great books about ambulances and emergency medical services as well as firefighters and police officers. These are only four of many, many titles available for kids and if you’re looking for more…
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Holy Squawkamole!
Synopsis: “This tasty take on the classic Little Red Hen story has a deliciously spicy twist! Yum, guacamole! That’s what Little Red Hen craves, and she could use some help gathering and mashing the ingredients. So she asks her friends, including an armadillo, snake, and iguana, to lend a hand. Everyone…
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Love You Head to Toe
Synopsis: “Pairing creative rhyming similes with cut-paper collage art, Love You Head to Toe is an adorable book that compares newborn babies to baby animals on every page. Bright, playful illustrations show a different baby and a different species of animal, both engaged in similar behavior: babies stretch their limbs like sea stars,…
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Four on Friday: Ramadan Picture Books
People of the Muslim faith are currently celebrating Ramadan from May 5 – June 4. The month is spent fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. I’ve been lucky enough to be invited to a Sharing Ramadan event at a local mosque. I really enjoy learning more about the Islamic faith. Plus,…
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Growing Season
Synopsis: “El and Jo are the smallest students in their class—and best friends, too, like peas in a pod. Even their names are short. But in springtime, something BIG happens: Jo starts growing like a weed, while El feels smaller every day. On the last day of school, their teacher…
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9 Books to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Here are nine picture books that celebrate YOU! You also check out my list of of Great Middle Grade Moms (or at least ones that try really hard)! A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams Hush! A Thai Lullaby…
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Four on Friday: April Showers Bring May Flowers
It’s been dreary all week long, with spurts of rain, mist, and once in a while a little sun. All this weather led me to this Friday’s book list theme – April Showers Bring May Flowers. Check out these four great picture book titles and then head outside and plant…
