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REVIEW: HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS!

3/21/2023

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​If you ever want to clear your head or gain some perspective, a walk in the woods can do wonders. This heartfelt story starts with a conversation between grandfather and grandson as they take a walk in the forest together:
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​TITLE: BENEATH

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Cori Doerrfeld

PUBLISHER: Little Brown and Company/2023

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Finn was in a horrible mood. Grandpa wanted to talk about it.
Finn did not. “No. You won’t understand.”
“What if we just go for a walk?” Grandpa asked. “Please?”
Finn let out a long sigh. “Fine. But I’m staying under here.”
“Don’t worry,” said Grandpa. “I’ll remember to think of what’s beneath.”
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Finn is in a horrible mood and doesn’t want to talk about it, but he agrees to go for a walk in the woods with his grandfather, if he can stay under his quilt. On their walk, Grandpa talks about all the things we can’t see that lie “beneath”—the ground, the water, even inside people. This book is beautiful! What starts out a conversation about nature and what lies beneath things like the forest floor, turns into an introspective look at the feelings two people might have in common.  It’s full of nature, mystery, heartbreak, love, mutual understanding, and expressive, adorable illustrations. This sweet, heartfelt picture book has definitely earned a spot on my bookshelf!
 
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REVIEW: IT’S FESTIVAL OF OWLS WEEK!

3/3/2023

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Let’s celebrate these beautiful birds by reading about an owl with a dream:
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TITLE: KNIGHT OWL

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Christopher Denise

PUBLISHER: Christy Ottaviano Books/2022

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Since the day he hatched, Owl had one wish.
To be a knight.
 
Every morning before he drifted off to sleep, he imagined himself as a real knight.
He would be brave. He would be clever. And he would have many friends.
It was just a dream. Until one day…
This book is adorable! It’s about an owl who dreams of being a knight, and when knights begin disappearing from the castle (hmm…), he’s accepted to Knight School! Despite his shortcomings, he graduates with honor, is assigned to the Knight Night Watch, and faces his biggest challenge yet. This book is about dreaming big, working hard, being brave and clever, and making friends. Full of subtle puns, delightful surprises, and engaging and expressive art, I dare you not to fall in love with KNIGHT OWL!
 
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    Heather 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.

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