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Are We There Yet? – Sam Williams

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When the ducklings become bored with their pond Mama duck takes them on a long journey in order to find a new place to explore.  Just like children, the ducklings struggle a bit with the journey.  This sweet tale is beautifully illustrated and makes for a wonderful read aloud.

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Last Day Blues – Julie Danneberg

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Last Day Blues is a cute book which features teacher Sarah Jane Hartwell and her students.  It is the final week of school, and the students are worried that Mrs. Hartwell will miss them during the summer.  As a result, they put a [...]

Oddrey – Dave Whamond

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Oddrey is a little girl who is a bit different.  She loves doing things in her own unique way, but she sometimes feels a bit lonely and wishes she had friends who saw things in a unique way as well.  The school play turns into a magical opportunity for [...]

A Friend Like You – Juila Hubery

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A Friend Like You is a wonderful story of friendship between a little monkey and a panda.  Initially Monkey does not fully appreciate Panda, but he comes to realize that although they are very different, Panda is a a true friend who [...]

The Red Boat – Hannah Cumming

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While exploring at the library last week, I came across this gem.  The Red Boat introduces the reader to a little girl who has just moved into a big, new home and is feeling uncertain about making friends in her new neighborhood.  With [...]

Marley Goes to School – John Grogan

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John Grogan has followed up the phenomenal success of his book Marley and Me:  Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog with a series of children’s books which feature Marley.  In this book, Marley is none to happy that his favorite [...]

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes – Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein

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If you have a child who struggles with perfectionism, this one is a must read!  Beatrice Bottomwell never made a mistake until one day she finally does, and the mistake is very public.  What Beatrice learns from the [...]

The Dog That Talked to God – Jim Kraus

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A sweet, charming story that is written with a highly conversational tone, The Dog That Talked to God explores the extraordinary bond that can exist between [...]

The Cat That God Sent – Jim Kraus

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This uplifting tale is a light read that cat lovers will appreciate.  Although the plot does not include the degree of depth and complexity that I  traditionally [...]

My Brave Year of Firsts: Tries, Sighs, and High Fives – Jamie Lee Curtis

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My Brave Year of Firsts: Tries, Sighs, and High Fives is a fun look at all the exciting and and at times terrifying firsts that take place for a child in first grade.  From riding [...]