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Little Ruth: Halloween Drama Queen by Dee Write (Author), Andrea McAllister (Illustrator), Valerie Bouthyette (Illustrator)

A quirky, crafty Halloween adventure with heart… Write’s latest is a delightful, heartwarming tale that blends Halloween fun with lessons in creativity, financial responsibility, and teamwork. Ruth, a spirited young girl determined to find the perfect princess costume, faces a…
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GO, GROW, GLOW by Eugene Hamilton

Cheerful, courageous, and captivating: A joyful journey of self-discovery that inspires kids to embrace their strengths and stand tall against challenges. Hamilton debuts with this heartwarming tale about a boy learning to believe in himself and shine brightly, even during…
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Little Ruth: Backpack Mishap: The Little Ruth Children’s Collection #3 by Dee Write

Brilliantly subtle and fun… Write’s latest installment in The Little Ruth series is an excellent blend of engaging narrative and valuable life lessons. A chaotic scene unfolds when Abby and Annie, Little Ruth’s younger siblings, rummage through her cherished book…
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Daddy’s Favorite Sundae by Dawn Grantham (Author), Demont Pinder (Illustrator)

Engrossing, thought-provoking, and uplifting… In Grantham’s inspiring picture book, a young girl overcomes loneliness and ridicule with her father’s help. Initially disappointed when her friends opt for bike riding over dodgeball, Sundae’s day takes a turn for the worse when…
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Bentley’s Fantabulous Idea by Miki Taylor

Fun, pleasant, and inspiring… A gleeful ode to friendship and problem-solving. Taylor’s latest picture book, first in a planned series, takes readers on a best friends-trio’s adventurous quest as they try to complete a difficult school assignment. Usual days for…
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A Quilt for Charley by Sharon Winters (Author), Toby Mikle (Illustrator)

A beautiful, well-crafted tale of sweetness and hope…  A big, 9-year-old abandoned dog learns to adjust to his new life in his forever home and fills the empty space in his own heart as well his mommy’s after getting adopted…
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Rodasauri the Dinosaur’s Trip to London By Lainey Dee

A charming, Christmas-centric story that is both original and entertaining… Dee’s delightful tale about a prehistoric creature enjoying a proper London Christmas is as delicious as a candy cane. Rodasauri the Diplodocus is content living in Divouri, a secret dinosaur…
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DanSing Pancakes’ Healthy Choices Musical Story by Joe Coleman

An innovative and inspiring activity book… Two pancakes set out to teach their classmates the benefits of making smart choices in Coleman’s deliciously readable children’s picture book. It was an ordinary morning when Pablo and Priscilla Pancake jumped out of…
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The Legend of Chris Moose: The Most Beautiful Moose in the World by Allen Northcutt

An upbeat Christmas outing with a touch of kindness and a relatable story… In this ugly duckling retelling, Northcutt blends lyrical, free-verse text and delightful illustrations to form a fun-filled holiday tale that celebrates diversity, understanding, and acceptance. Ugly, the…
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Good Night My Blessing by Glo Rose

A simple rhyming picture book that’s all things love and heart… Rose offers a bedtime story in her latest book, resourcefully delving into mother-child connection. The book starts with the mother’s gentle words: “As I tuck you into night,/ This…
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Somewhere in the City by J. B. Frank (Author), Yu Leng (Illustrator)

A gentle book that makes for a satisfying bedtime selection…  Employing a keen sense of tenderness and wonder, Frank’s latest picture book offers a beautiful premise and plenty of heart. Little Lucy is waiting for her father to come home…
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Let’s Celebrate Being Different by Lainey Dee

A warm, inspiring, and heartfelt tale. Dee focuses on diversity, individuality, and acceptance in her charming latest picture book. Todd is a cross between a bird, bear and a tiger. He loves to make new friends, but his appearance makes…
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The Brooch: A Magic Within by Sandeep Kumar Mishra

A feel-good story to teach children empathy and compassion… Mishra delves into the “butterfly effect” of physics and applies it to the act of kindness in his latest picture book. A small child hoping to get his candy-of-the-week realizes an…
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Molly The Beautiful Pig Has a Pink Party by Marilyn Ferrett

A charming picture book that entertains and provoke thought in equal measure… Sandwiches? Not ready yet. Dishes? Need to be arranged. Birthday cake? Yet to bake. Chairs? Need placement. Tea? Needs mixing. Umbrella? Needs fixing. Molly’s surprise birthday party preparations…
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Wilbur and the Watering Can by Cynthia L. Clark

A treat to be savored… Clark’s latest picture book beautifully instils the love of gardening while entertaining. Spring is here, and the sisters Magnolia and Lily want to start a garden. When mama gives her permission, the young girls are…
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Eka and the Elephants (Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories for Young Movers) by Once Upon a Dance (Author), Leah Irby (Author), Cristian Gheorghita (Illustrator)

Brilliantly subtle and spot-on… A charmer. Once Upon a Dance and Leah Irby’s delightful latest in the Dance-It-Out series celebrates the arts and creativity, while inciting the love of gardening. Eka and her family are excited to start a new…
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Medieval Mashup (Leigh’s Wheelie Adventures) by Charlene McIver

Full of heart, full of fun… Based on the true story of Leigh who was born with a severe physical disability​​​​​​, McIver’s heartwarming second installment in Leigh’s Wheelie Adventures follows Leigh and his friends as they prepare for their school’s…
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Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles and Lots and Lots of Noodles by Steven Joseph

Original, witty, and insightful… A charmer. Crankiness is in full swing, wreaking havoc on people’s lives. When Herbie Snoodleman invents the SnoodleMobile, a car powered by noodles, happiness begins to spread its wings. But Sour Croodleman, the creator of the…
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The Big Day by Terry Lee Caruthers

An engrossing and original historical tale, making for an easy crowd pleaser… Caruthers’s wholly absorbing children’s picture book takes readers to Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 6, 1919 as young Tansy accompanies Big Mama to the polling booth to cast her…
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Where is the Sun? by Tamar Johnson

A charming book that speaks directly to young hearts… Johnson returns with this striking picture book that celebrates positivity and gratitude. As young Lea and her mom set out to do their errands through the gray, rainy city streets, the…