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Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Like To Switch Places With
This was definitely an interesting topic, especially as so many of my books focus on middle grade kids around 12. Let’s be honest, I don’t know many people who want to go back to that awkward age. So instead, I focused on picture books. These characters are smart, inquisitive, curious…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Places Mentioned In Books That I’d Love to Visit
I love to travel, so this theme was right up my alley! I chose from a mix of picture books and middle grade titles of places I would love the chance to explore, relax, discover, and experience. What places would you visit from the books you love? Wandering through a…
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12 Picture Books for Valentine’s Day
For me, Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love in all shapes and forms and that’s what this list accomplishes! Check out these titles that celebrate friendship, love, family, and more! Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller The Biggest Kiss by J.M. Walsh Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin…
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The Babysitter from Another Planet
Summary: “The kids are in for a treat when their parents leave them with a babysitter who is truly out of this world–an alien! When their parents go out for the evening, a brother and sister are left with a babysitter unlike any they’ve ever had before–an alien from another…
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The Fox on the Swing
Summary: “Our story starts with a boy named Paul, who lives in a cozy treehouse in a big city with his family. And then something unexpected happens—Paul befriends a wise, friendly fox on a walk home from the bakery. The fox gives Paul a space to think about what makes…
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Happy Lunar New Year
Check out these fun titles all about Lunar New Year and celebrate the Year of the Pig! Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin Celebrate Chinese New Year: With Fireworks, Dragons, and Lanterns by Carolyn B. Otto D is for Dragon Dance by Ying Chang Compestine Goldy Luck and…
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Mirabel’s Missing Valentines
Summary: “When Mirabel’s valentines fall out of her bag on the way to school, the shy little mouse panics. But those lost cards brighten some days . . . before making their way back to her. “Mirabel was very shy.She’d always been that way.She trembled at the thought ofgiving Valentines…
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24 Must-Have Books for Toddlers
Last year I created two lists of must-have titles for babies – 0-6 months old and 7-12 months old. Now, as a huge proponent of early literacy and lifelong reading, I’ll let you in on a little secret, these books can be read to kids (and adults) of all ages!…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books I Read in 2018
Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books I Read in 2018 The best books I read in 2018 is not an easy theme for me to create! This was such a great year for kid lit! I chose twelve titles to highlight (although I could have probably picked another twelve at least!)…
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#blogbookaday: The Snow Lion
Summary: “From the fabulous partnership of award-winning author Jim Helmore and the brilliant Richard Jones comes a stunning book about friendship. When Caro and her mum move to a new house, Caro becomes lonely. There’s only so much exploring she can do by herself! It’s not long though before she makes a new…
