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2006 Finalist for Picture Books
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Gogi & Mogi Go to the Garden
Gogi and Mogi’s adventure proves that, by working together, solving problems not only can be done, but can be fun. In Gogi & Mogi Go to the Garden by Golareh Safarian, two children work together to find Gogi a costume for Mogi’s...
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I'm So Ready for Life
Wong’s book does a great job of teaching children the importance of money. Joseph Wong’s I’m So Ready for Life uses simple, straightforward writing to offer young children an introductory explanation of how money works. Though...
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Happy Me!
"Happy Me!" presents relaxation tools in a way that children can easily recall and look forward to doing. In Happy Me!: Relax and Breathe, Eileen Michele presents three breathing exercises as little stories accompanied by pictures to...
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The Adventures of Piratess Tilly Easter Island
A brave sea captain, aspiring scholar, and rescuer of orphans, Tilly boldly sails through the Pacific bound for Rapa Nui, in the second installment of Elizabeth Lorayne’s poetic Piratess Tilly series, The Adventures of Piratess Tilly...
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One to Ten
by Karen Rigby
In the beautifully illustrated "One to Ten", optimism is an active, thoughtful choice. Carole P. Roman’s One to Ten: Squirrel’s Bad Day is a therapeutic tale is elevated by Bulgarian illustrator Mateya Arkova’s nostalgic style....
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Splunkunio Splunkey Detective and Peacemaker
Ellie’s story is a relevant and useful way to teach children about bullying. Splunkunio Splunkey Detective and Peacemaker: Case Two: Big Bully Holly Howler by Elana Ashley, PhD is a relatable story that teaches a very difficult lesson...
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If You Were Me and Lived in...Poland
This perfect introduction to Poland will inspire cultural engagement. Carole P. Roman visits Poland in the latest of her delightful “armchair traveler” series, If You Were Me and Lived in… Poland. Roman’s picture book tour of...
