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Being the new girl at school is hard enough without having a name that’s different and hard for her classmates to pronounce. Unhei (pronounced “Yoon-Hey”) recently moved to America from Korea with her family and is anxious to fit in at her new school. When asked her name on the first day, she worries her name would make her stand out and that her classmates will not like her. So,
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With the end of the school year approaching, we wanted to recommend two books to have on your bookshelf for those long, unscheduled summer days: “The Dangerous Book for Boys” by Conn Iggulden and Hal Iggulden is an essential skills guidebook for boys (and girls!) aged 8 to 80. Written in small-manageable segments on everything from knot-tying, making a periscope, navigation, building a tree house or sling shot, coin
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Halloween Hustle, written by Charlotte Gunnufson and illustrated by Kevan Atteberry, is an entertaining and silly take on traditional Halloween monsters. With colorful illustrations, it is the story of a skeleton who really loves to dance but keeps falling apart on the way to a Halloween party, only to have to mend himself again. The rhythmic verses are easily followed by children and the monsters are illustrated such that they
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Just in time for Halloween comes a wonderful read from the creators of the Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, written by Julie Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. This delightful rhyming picture book tells the story of a kind witch and her loyal cat who travel through the night sky. Along the journey, they encounter several helpful animals who, ultimately, lend a hand when disaster strikes. This fun tale surely
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Written by Jeff Brumbeau and beautifully illustrated by Gail de Marcken, this enchanting picture book tells the story of a kind, elderly quiltmaker who tirelessly makes quilts for those in need. After many attempts, a greedy king, who has every material possession imaginable, convinces the quiltmaker to make a quilt for him, but only if he agrees to certain conditions. A beautiful story about happiness and what it means to
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In honor of Groundhog Day which is on February 2nd, this month’s recommended book is titled Gregory’s Shadow. “Gregory is a shy groundhog, and having his friend Shadow close by makes him feel brave. But one day Gregory and Shadow go outside to look for food, and they get separated. Scared and lonely, they search and search for one another. To make matters worse, tomorrow is Groundhog Day, and everyone will
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As Squirrel pins up her new nut-of-the-month calendar, the radio announces “it is January first- a great day to make a resolution.” Squirrel sets out with her friends, Turtle, Bear, Skunk and Mole to learn what it means to make a resolution and to help others. This entertaining book, written by Pat Miller and illustrated by Kathi Ember, introduces children to the importance of a new year and the concept
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Turkey Trouble is the story of a turkey who uses several hilarious disguises to avoid being the main course at Thanksgiving dinner. This comical book, written by Wendi Silvano and illustrated by Lee Harper, is fun to read aloud. Link to book on Amazon
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Debonair cat-detective William finds himself at the center of a mysterious theft when the Mona Cheesa is stolen from a Parisian gallery. By the author of Penguin in Peril. Listen to Author Interview
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