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Charlie Flower's Tail
Charlie Flower’s Tail is a whimsical bedtime story that is sure to bring about sweet, colorful dreams with fanciful themes. Appealing to the ripe imaginations of young children, A. B. Ware’s Charlie Flower’s Tail is set in a...
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Corky Tails
Through a young tailless dog named Sagebrush, children will see that even they can do their small part to protect Mother Nature. A variety of important human themes come together beautifully in Joni Franks’s Corky Tails: Tales of a...
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Cherry Mouse Babies
The story and pictures work together seamlessly in this thoughtful children’s book. Christine Rotsaert’s "Cherry Mouse Babies" is an easy-to-follow story with friendly animals and unexpected characters who explore themes of love,...
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The Edge of Everything
This is a brilliant and imaginative novel, filled with poignant scenes and sympathetic characters. Suspense, romance, and supernatural elements come together in Jeff Giles’s The Edge of Everything, a novel that stands out brilliantly...
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The Toy Sailor
Strong themes of determination and faithful friendship make this a perfect book for young readers. Young children who fantasize about their toys coming to life when they leave the room are sure to appreciate Tracy Avril MacMillan’s The...
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Franny the Fearless Firefly
"Franny the Fearless Firefly" accomplishes the tough task of teaching alliteration, vocabulary, and science. What happens when a little firefly gets too bold for her britches? Young readers will have a ball following Franny’s daring...
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If You Were Me and Lived in… Renaissance Italy
This Renaissance introduction encourages creativity and interaction, allowing young historians to gain new insights. If You Were Me and Lived in … Renaissance Italy by Carole P. Roman transports young historians into a bygone and...
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Joey Visits Grandpa
Children will have fun coming up with solutions to Grandpa’s problems and comparing them with Joey’s. From the fish tank to the freezer, Joey never knows where he’s going to find Grandpa’s glasses next! Patricia Nichvolodoff’s...