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#blogbookaday: A Gift From Abuela
Summary: ““In her first book for children, Cecilia Ruiz illuminates how things can change — and the importance of holding on to our dearest relationships when they do. The first time Abuela holds Nina, her heart overflows with tenderness. And as Nina grows up, she and Abuela spend plenty of…
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#blogbookaday: First Laugh Welcome, Baby!
Summary: “The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone–from Baby’s nima(mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)–tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. Back matter includes information about…
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#blogbookaday: In a Small Kingdom
Summary: “This enthralling modern fairy tale from Caldecott and Newbery Honor winner Tomie dePaola and debut illustrator Doug Salati celebrates the greatest power of all: love. In a small kingdom along an ancient road, a bell rings out. The beloved king has died, leaving his magnificent and powerful Imperial Robe…
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Duck and Hippo Give Thanks
Summary: “It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and Hippo has his heart set on having a good old-fashioned feast with Duck and their friends. Together, Duck and Hippo go shopping for food and invite Turtle, Elephant, and Pig to share the special day with them. Then they get everything ready. But…
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#blogbookaday: Seven Bad Cats
Summary: “There once were seven very BAD cats… Seven cats anywhere are probably too many. Seven BAD cats, all in one boat, is asking for trouble… When a band of very bad cats stow away on a little girl’s boat she knows she’s in for a bumpy ride. But when…
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Disney Princess Readalikes
The better part of the fall was spent curating some really great lists of books based on Disney Princess Readalikes, specifically looking at character traits. So many young girls absolutely adore Disney princesses, so I wanted to help families find books with characters that exhibit the same character traits whether…
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#blogbookaday: Night Job
Summary: “When the sun sets, Dad’s job as a school custodian is just beginning. What is it like to work on a Friday night while the rest of the city is asleep? There’s the smell of lilacs in the night air, the dusky highway in the moonlight, and glimpses of…
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#blogbookaday: Imagine
Summary: “Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up? When he was very young, Juan Felipe Herrera picked chamomile flowers in windy fields and let tadpoles swim across his hands in a creek. He slept outside and learned to say good-bye to his amiguitos each time…
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#blogbookaday: A Parade of Elephants
Summary: “This engaging picture book is just right for the youngest reader and is a perfect choice for story time and bedtime sharing. Up and down, over and under, through and around . . . five big and brightly colored elephants are on a mission in this picture book for…
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#blogbookaday: A Busy Creature’s Day Eating
Summary: “An alphabetical smorgasbord by Mo Willems Apples! Berries! Cereal! Is there anything this Busy Creature can’t crunch? Mo Willems tells an alphabetical tale of hunger, hubris, regret, and redemption as a Busy Creature hilariously chomps and chews its way from A to P and then to Z.” (Taken from…
