Mexikid

Mexikid

I wasn’t prepared for how blown-away I would be by this book. I think it’s a story readers of all ages will enjoy. Pedro and his family will touch your heart.

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I Am Happy

I Am Happy

I don’t know about kids, but I need this book right now. Read this book with your favorite children. You will feel better, too.

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Family Style

Family Style

It’s a warm, funny, moving book from a gifted storyteller. Family Style has stayed in my thoughts for weeks. I hope you’ll give yourself the treat of reading it.

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The Clues are in the Poo

The Clues Are in the Poo

For someone who proclaimed her avoidance of all things gross, here I am back for a second week writing about just that. This time it’s “poo,” dinosaur poo.

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Basketball Town

Basketball Town

If you know a kid who loves sports, especially basketball, this is a book that will indulge all their fantasies. 

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Thank You Moon

Thank You, Moon

Night is my favorite time of day, so I was entranced by this book about the many ways in which moonlight affects animal behavior … including humans.

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I'm Gonna Paint Ralph Fasanella Artist of the People

I’m Gonna Paint

I find this book so exciting! I confess that I’m wasn’t familiar with Ralph Fasanella’s paintings. Now, thanks to Anne Broyles and Victoria Tentler-Krylov, I have a new artist to explore.

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Action How Movies Began

Action!: How Movies Began

The invention of film and movies? This book captures that very early “how do we record movement and play it back so people can watch who aren’t anywhere near what’s taking place” fervor.

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One Winter Up North

One Winter Up North

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota, stretching for 150 miles along the Canadian border, is the setting for John Owens’ newest wordless picture book.

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