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To commemorate this day in history, I recommend reading this stunning and poignant picture book:
This beautifully written and illustrated picture book, told from the point of view of Emancipation Park, is a must read for all ages. Tonya Duncan Ellis’ lyrical text is engaging, powerful, and packs an emotional punch. Jenin Mohammed’s vibrant art is stunning! Together, they tell an important story of truth, struggle, strength, celebration, community, gratitude, and freedom.
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What better way to celebrate Dinosaur Day than to read a picture book about dinosaurs!
Missy has BIG dreams to have a mammoth as a pet. Look how cuddly and fuzzy they are in the museum! Her brother, Malcolm, tries to be the voice of reason. Missy has to be set straight – mammoths have been extinct for thousands of years, after all. This fun story, full of light-hearted sibling conflict, humor, heart, and a trip to the Natural Museum of History is sure to be a hit with kids.
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This non-fiction biography is about an activist who I had never heard of before reading this book. Grace Lee Boggs fought for equal civil, labor, women’s and environmental rights and accomplished a lot in her 100 years of life. This book highlights many of her accomplishments but focuses on her dream to build “gardens of hope”—places where people could “relate to the earth…” and heal “wounds of past discrimination.” Songju Ma Daemicke’s text is engaging, informative, and inspiring. Lin’s soft color palette of greens, blues, yellows, and oranges are the perfect choice to illustrate a garden-focused story. This book will be an excellent choice for your school or home library!
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This sweet book is about two sisters who sometimes get along, and sometimes don’t. When an argument leads to a shouting, stomping fight, they spend some time apart which is enough for them to reunite and work together to create a story. And I’m not even giving away surprise ending! Carrie Finison’s expert rhyme paired with Bea Jackson’s cheerful illustrations are the perfect match for this heartfelt picture book. Recommended for sisters of all ages!
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Porcupette is a bit of a bookworm. In fact, he’s so into his book that when someone new comes along, he misses some clues that just might save his life…or does he? This adorable and informative book is full of tension-building text, charming illustrations, and supplemental back matter. A wonderful addition to your bookshelf!
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With a lot of hard work and hope, Eva’s garden begins to sprout, only to be invaded by a rascally rabbit! Eva thud and thumps and mourns her loss, but after being comforted by her mother, she discovers a surprise that gives her the courage to hope and to try again. Katrina Moore’s lyrical text sets just the right tone for this sweet story of springtime, new beginnings, and hope. Melissa Iwai’s lush, colorful illustrations convey parallel stories of two families—Eva’s and the bunny’s. If you love heartfelt rhyming stories about spring, gardens, bunnies, new babies, and hope, I enthusiastically recommend HOPE IS A HOP!
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If you’re a fan of a book that breaks the 4th wall, then this is the book for you. Little ones will want to want to keep turning the pages despite the creature’s warning that the book they are reading is cursed. Of course they will, because kids love to do what they’re told they’re not supposed to do! Risa Rodil’s bright illustrations paired with Megan Woodward’s humorous text make a perfect read aloud that kids will ask to read again and again.
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Rory may look like a chicken, but she’s really a remarkable dragon, old enough to attend Dragon Academy. Rory’s classmates accept her, and her teacher accepts her, but her principal is suspicious. Something just doesn’t seem right. This book is full of colorful and expressive illustrations, laugh out loud humor, and is prime example of the perfect page turn. Plus it combines an acceptance theme with a first day of school setting and has dragons!
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Hannah, Savera, and Molly are back in this sequel to the first Peace, Salaam, Shalom book featuring three friends of different faiths, written by three authors of the same faiths as their characters. This time the girls band together when they discover the bridge in Peace Park is in danger. This lovely book about community, cooperation, problem solving, positive mindset, and friendship is beautifully illustrated with diverse, expressive characters and vibrant settings—a sweet story, perfect for any bookshelf!
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This entertaining picture book is about Shilpa, a sister-of-the bride who worries about how marriage will change the dynamics of her family. She’s especially worried about the groom’s little brother, Rishi, who keeps calling her names. Shilpa is determined to win the prize in Joota Chupai, an Indian wedding tradition where family and friends of the bride try to snatch the groom’s shoes, but that means getting past Rishi! This fast-paced story highlights a fun Indian wedding tradition while conveying themes of family relationships, change, kindness, and acceptance. Darshika Varma’s vibrant color palette and energetic illustrations enhance the playfulness of Madhu Messenger’s fun yet heartfelt text. Great read all around!
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About HeatherHeather is a busy wife and mom of five rambunctious children and one lovable pup They all provide lots of distractions, but oodles of inspiration. Sometimes the pictures and ideas in her head turn into her own children's stories, but she always makes time to read other people's books. Sometimes she reviews them here. Archives
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