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Lulu the Beaver

by Michelle Anne Schingler

Onomatopoeic lines and bright bursting colors relay the story of a little beaver who wants to do more than merely chomp wood. She loves the rhythms of the world and cherishes her forest neighbors—but she also dreams in color and yearns... Read More

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The Thorn Puller

by Eileen Gonzalez

In Hiromi Ito’s novel "The Thorn Puller", a woman cares for her aging relatives across two continents while trying to maintain a life of her own. In Japan, Ito’s parents rely on her to provide them care as their health fails.... Read More

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Van Dog

by Danielle Ballantyne

A cavalcade of characters brings a parade of color—and a little chaos—to this whimsical story about a dog determined to complete his masterpiece. Van Dog heads out into the countryside intent on painting a landscape; the frequent... Read More

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Hakim's Odyssey

by Peter Dabbene

In Hakim’s Odyssey Book 3: From Macedonia to France, Fabien Toulme completes the story of Hakim, a refugee who reunites with his family after a long and arduous journey. After some background and a brief recap of preceding events,... Read More

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Paradise Sands

by Michelle Anne Schingler

Haunting and surreal, this fantasy tale for young readers follows four siblings on a melancholy trip to visit their ailing mother. On the way, they stop to gather flowers; they enter into a mysterious palace that threatens to hold them... Read More

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Mending the Moon

by Danielle Ballantyne

One night, the moon crashes to Earth, shattering into pieces across the mountain where Luna and Poppa live. With the help of the forest animals—and a few far-flung birds—Luna and Poppa repair the moon, leaving their mark before... Read More

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