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The Bear and Her Book

by Danielle Ballantyne

As if plucked from dreamscapes, the swirling paint illustrations of this picture book will sweep children away into a magical tale about the power of books. A curious bear sets out in search of a place to belong, bringing only her copy... Read More

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The Brothers Zzli

by Danielle Ballantyne

The fraught journeys of refugees—both along the way and long after arrival—are revealed through a girl and three bears in this touching picture book. At the suggestion of her bat friend, a girl takes in three traveling bears, the... Read More

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The Ferris Wheel

by Danielle Ballantyne

Painterly illustrations track the parallel stories of two families in this picture book about the pain of leaving home and the hope of brighter days. A mother warns her son to be careful of road construction as they head to a carnival;... Read More

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We Are the Wackadoodles

by Ali Ortiz

In the picture book We Are the Wackadoodles: It’s Nice to Be Kind, parents showcase and discuss the merits of kindness. In T. A. Duggan’s picture book We Are the Wackadoodles: It’s Nice to Be Kind, goodwill toward others wins the... Read More

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We Are the Wackadoodles

by Brooke Shannon

Working to demonstrate the dynamics within nontraditional families, We Are the Wackadoodles: Welcome to Our Blended Family is an ambitious, series-opening picture book. The first book in a series, T. A. Duggan’s picture book We Are the... Read More

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Molly's Miracle

by Isabella Zhou

All living creatures should be treated with love—and with respect for their differences—according to the inspirational picture book Molly’s Miracle. A beagle escapes from an abusive household, seeking a loving owner, in W. B.... Read More

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