Book Review
Princess Penelopea Hates Peas
"Princess Penelopea Hates Peas" is the story of a princess who cannot be convinced to try her peas, no matter what the king and queen do. The book offers parents an opportunity to encourage kids to try new foods. There is a note to...
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On the Road with Mallory
"On the Road with Mallory" is the latest book in a series of twenty-five. In this installment, Mallory is on a vacation to the Grand Canyon and is journaling about her adventures. Much to her annoyance, her cousin Kate has joined her...
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Are You the Pirate Captain?
"Are You the Pirate Captain?" is a humorous tale of one pirate crew’s search for the perfect captain. The story is full of clever rhymes and pirate speak, and even includes a sea shanty complete with a musical score. The color...
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On One Foot
"On One Foot" tells a story of Rabbi Hillel, an historical teacher and scholar. In this episode, a young man wants to find a very wise rabbi to teach him the Torah while standing on one foot. He searches throughout Jerusalem but cannot...
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A Friend for Mole
When Mole gets lost outside of his burrow, he is scared. When he meets a young wolf who is just as scared as him, the two decide to help one another and quickly learn that a friend can help make things better. Everybody must learn to...
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What Was It Like, Mr. Emperor? Life in China's Forbidden City
What Was It like, Mr. Emperor? is a fascinating book that details the life of royalty in dynastic China. Focusing primarily on the Ming and Qing dynasties, the book offers a glimpse into the Forbidden City and discusses the...
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If You Love Honey
As the importance of environmental stewardship becomes clearer, teaching children how they can help becomes an important task for all caregivers. "If You Love Honey" illustrates the connection between honey, honey bees, and all of the...
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Vincent Paints His House
As Vincent ponders painting his house, the small animals that live in and around it offer their suggestions on the right color. A very simple but charming story, it offers children a chance to explore color as the illustrations include...