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The Perilous Journey of Gavin the Great: A Fable by Don Gutteridge (Author), A T Balsara (Illustrator)

Earnest and perceptive; A spellbinding tale of family, community, and self-discovery. The animals of Earthwood are in grave danger. Led by Gollah and trusting each other implicitly, Gavin and his brothers, Cuyler and Trisbert, aim to conquer Everdark and traverse…
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Hattie’s War by Peter Serko

A riveting, uplifting coming-of-age historical tale… Pain, memories, and the difficulty of letting go permeate Serko’s heartening story about family, friendship, and finding self. At 14, Harriett “Hattie” Alanson Howell has experienced major loss—her closest sibling died, and her father,…
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The Adventures of Birpus & Bulbus: Book One – The Sour Milk Dragon by Michael Albanese & Wynn Everett-Albanese (Authors), Indre Ta (Illustrator)

Whimsy, fun, and entertaining… Authors Michael Albanese & Wynn Everett-Albanese’s warm story in their new picture book series  is just about perfect for new readers who are forging new friendships. Birpus and Bulbus, the Tree Wee Brothers, call Nobby Lob-lolly…
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Your Heart Can Hold the Whole Universe by Rebecca Atanassova

Inspiring, gentle, and celebratory; a remarkable feat. Atanassova’s young narrator tells his best friend “Your heart is bigger than the universe!/ I’ve seen and know it’s true,” and to prove his point he decides to conduct a quirky experiment. After…
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Rhyme Time ABC: An alphabet adventure from A to Z by May Killebrew Hanna

A sparkling adventure in rhyme and alliteration, this is an alphabet book done right… Children rhyme their way through the alphabet in Hanna’s outstanding board book. Hanna carefully plays with word sounds, and her rhyming text is child-centered, making it…
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The Adventures of Grandmasaurus by Caroline Fernandez (Author), Shannon O’Toole (Illustrator)

A dinosaur book with loads of charm and fun… A school field trip turns awry again for Mooney and her brother in Fernandez’s latest picture book. With grandma accompanying them on their field trip to the grocery store, the siblings…
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Henri and the Magnificent Snort by Samantha Childs

A fun approach to a poignant narrative about loving your own self and standing up to bullies… This sweetly adorable story, inspired by Childs’ own experience of being bullied in middle school, mixed with the real-life story and unique characteristics…
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I Like Mud: and other poems for the young and young-at-heart by Margaret Grote (Author), Marcia Wheelan Coles (Illustrator)

Fun, whimsy, and immersive… A beautiful collection. Award-winning poet Margaret Grote’s posthumous collection of poems is full of childhood fantasies and whimsy. The poems are simply written with profound meaning, giving voice to children’s ability to appreciate life’s simple pleasures,…
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Finish the Race: The Great Mountain Adventure by Thomas Jung

A simple but endearing story of adventure and excitement… Jung’s children’s picture book beautifully enumerates the exciting adventure of different cars racing through mountains. Four cars: red, blue, green, and yellow, decide to race through the mountains, unaware of the…
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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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Eddie & Emily And The Demon Cell by B. R. Lewis

A rousing adventure filled with magic and secrets. Lewis skillfully fuses human drama with fantasy and delves into themes of self-discovery and adventure in his thrilling debut installment in Eddie & Emily series. Living in Doon, a quiet port city…
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Karl’s Diary: It’s a Dog’s by Sharon Winters

A beautiful book that’s guaranteed to generate giggles, guffaws, and a few tears… Karl, a Boykin Spaniel rescue, finds his forever home, one filled with unconditional love and makes some fascinating friends thanks to a compassionate couple who adopt him…
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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 Great Big Slap: Slapping is Unacceptable by Patrice M Foster  (Author), Steven Brahma (Illustrator)

A seemingly simple tale that packs a satisfying emotional punch…  Foster’s skillfully crafted children’s picture book is a beautifully told story that gently encourages empathy, compassion, and consideration. Christopher’s mom doesn’t make much money, but William belongs to a wealthy…
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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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Ichiro and the Great Mountain by W. Nikola-Lisa

A deceptively simple, stunning tale of self-realization, enlightenment, and respect for one’s roots.… Nikola-Lisa’s latest is a breathtaking tale of self-realization and awakening. Young Ichiro is content living on the Great Mountain with his parents, but his free-spirited nature makes…