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So, let’s do a combo celebration by reading a book about a little chicken—I mean dragon—to someone you care for today.
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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Now this is a holiday worth celebrating! Here's my book recommendation for today:
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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I'm so glad to read about Daisy and her Yeh-Yeh again in this sequel to Grandpa Grumps. This time they ring in the Lunar New Year! I loved the bright, expressive illustrations that enhanced this intergenerational story of excitement, disappointment, grumpiness, and heartfelt fun!
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This sweet book is all about certain moments (usually ones you don’t enjoy) that seem to take forever, but others (usually ones you do enjoy) that seem to go so quickly. Who can’t relate to that? Gabi Snyder’s lyrical text and Stephanie Graegin’s darling illustrations depict a story of a child who grapples with the concept of time and themes of mindfulness as they anticipate and then experience a family vacation. Complete with back matter that includes steps for how to appreciate the “here and now,” this book has something for everyone. Love it!
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This lyrical picture book is a beautiful ode to the snow. Told from the point of view of child, this story follows a day in his life, beginning when he wakes up to see his yard blanketed in white and ending with a warm fire, snuggles, and I love yous. Laura Gehl’s soothing rhyme and Sonia Sánchez’s dreamy illustrations in a muted color palette make this the perfect winter bedtime story.
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Every day, Merv sits in the same spot, eating “plants” (aka trees) – it’s just what he does. But one day, when he’s tired of hearing the nearby villagers complain about a monster, he decides to find someone who can do “something about that monster.” Oh, this book!
The text: Readers will fall in love with the kind-hearted, yet naïve, main character; they will chuckle as Merv tries his hardest to help his villager friends; they will think, “of course!” at the surprising, yet inevitable resolution; and they will sigh, “aw!” after reading the final page. The art: The adorableness begins on the cover, continues with the map on the end papers and subtle hints throughout the pages of the book, and concludes with the surprise under the jacket. After reading the story once, you’ll want to read it again (and again!) to see the cues you missed the first time through. Five stars for this perfect picture book! Read this review on Goodreads and Amazon. Did you read and like this book? One of the best ways to support authors and illustrators is to post reviews for their books. Support an author/illustrator today by leaving a review on Goodreads or Amazon! Sesame street debuted on November 10, 1969, almost exactly a year after the day I was born. Following the success of the show came merchandise like puppets (I had several of them) and books. And this book was probably the most famous. It was one of my favorites when I was little:
I consider this the original meta book. I still have fond memories of my parents reading it to me in a Grover voice, and it had me in giggles all the way to the “surprise” ending (surprising to Grover, anyway). It may be 50 years old, but I think it stands the test of time. This book is brilliant!
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Told from the point of view of a young child, this poignant story is about the journey taken by not only her and her grandmother, but by a community of people who “walk on” until they reach (spoiler alert) their polling place to vote. Along the way the girl learns the importance of THE WALK—“to show up, show out, and show them” that they won’t be silenced. This beautifully told and illustrated book is about community connection, standing up for your beliefs, speaking up, and hope, and I think it belongs in everyone’s home or classroom library collection.
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Halle dreams of someday becoming a horror movie scream queen, so when she gets the chance to deliver flowers to horror film director Maximus Price, she jumps at it. What she doesn’t know is that her real life is about to turn into horror movie, complete with mysterious creatures lurking around every corner. If you’re looking for a middle grade with mystery, thrills, humor, and fun, this is the book for you. Quick pacing, tension building, engaging characters, and additional themes of friendship, cooperation, and heroism make this a super fun read. Loved it!
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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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