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The Adventures of Vylette Bunny and Michie: Love at First Bite by Michelle Crichton (Author), I Cenizal (Illustrator)

Brilliantly subtle and spot-on… A charming early read. Crichton’s latest is a charming story about acceptance, understanding, compassion, and pet ownership. Kind and caring, Michie has always dreamt about owning a pet of her own. When she sees Vylette bunny…
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Five Mile Charlie: A Special Pony for Carly by Kimberly Adams (Author), David Gnass (Illustrator)

A well-Crafted, visually rich, fun tale in which hope, hard work, and resilience triumph… Adams debuts with this fun, thought-provoking series opener which tells the story of the young and charming Carly getting her dream of owning a pony comes…
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The Mysterious Pool by Charlene McIver (Author), Zoe Saunders (Illustrator)

An expertly woven and enchanting tale… McIver combines adventure and magic to create an engrossing story of friendship, perseverance, acceptance, and understanding in her latest. When Leigh, Tara, and Cosmo set out for grandma’s house, they had no idea a…
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STELLA’S UMBRELLAS by Julie Reed (Author), Nataliya Chervochkova (Illustrator)

Deliciously readable… A fun romp through and through. Addictive rhyming, high energy, and a dash of magic mark award-winning Reed’s fantastical latest picture book. Charming and fun, little Stella makes for a striking figure everywhere she goes. The reason: she…
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The Amazing Bees by The Amazing Bees

Astute and endearing… Compulsively readable. The Amazing Bees debuts with a fanciful yet scientifically accurate adventure, featuring a courageous honeybee princess on a mission to protect her hive. Princess Debbee has always looked forward to becoming a queen and serving…
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The Silent Giraffe by George Strouthous (Author), Ekaterina Akulshina (Illustrator)

Winsome, enigmatic, and an absolute joy to read… Strouthous explores friendship, unity, and celebration of self in this fun, sweetly moving tale that tells the story of a giraffe who longs to be like others. Life is good for the…
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Grandfather’s Key by Amanda Dauvin (Author), Floyd Yamyamin (Illustrator)

Brilliantly executed and enigmatic… A winsome tale. Dauvin explores love and family ties through this poignantly crafted tale. It’s Saturday, the day Eva visits her grandfather who lives a block away. But the day is special because it’s Eva’s 7th…
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Dog Band by Regan W. H. Macaulay (Author), Wei Lu (Illustrator)

A quirky, smart, tongue-in-cheek tale… High energy, sharp sentences, and wit mark Macaulay’s charming picture book, a tale about a group of four friends forming a musical band. Alfie, Tubby, Ollie, and Raxl, the dog buddies, have created a band,…
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Justin and Benja’s Adventures in Dignity Village by Marsha Ralston

An incisive portrait of human resilience… Poignant prose and atmospheric setting mark this affecting refugee tale by Ralston. After losing his father and grandmother to a nightly raid, Justin is living with his mother in a tent in Mexico. With…
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The Story Of Spaghetti Mountain And The Extra Spicy Meatball by Mike James, Daniel Rodrigues (Illustrator)

Uproarious… Thoroughly fun romp. Adventure runs high in James’s hilarious debut, featuring the audacious Noah and his devoted sidekick Rufus, the dog. The young Noah is adventurous and spirited, and his trusty sidekick, Rufus, is always eager to join him…
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KidVenture: Twelve Weeks To Midnight Blue by Steve Searfoss

Utterly fun and inspiring… A must-read for all business-minded children. What begins as a weekend pool cleaning chore for his dad, becomes a full-fledged business for Chance Sterling after he sets his eyes on a stunning bike. With twelve weeks…
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Chicken Feathers by Stephanie Cameron (Author), Scott Dubar (Illustrator)

A delightful story of acceptance and understanding… A page-turner. In this fun, insightful latest by Cameron, wearing a stylish new winter coat becomes a source of heartache for Lissy, the second grader in Oak Forest Elementary in San Antonio, Texas.…
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Elephant in the Kitchen! by Aleksandra Starling (Author), Emily Walker-Vaughan (Illustrator)

A sumptuous serving of veggies and laugh… Bright and brassy, Starling’s first in the Healthy Habits series, features an unlikely pair of adorable friends. When the young protagonist finds a little, adorable elephant, the size of a lemon, in his…
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Bubbles Took a Trip: A Mostly True Tale About an Adventurous Dog From the Canadian Prairies by Billi J Miller

A fun romp through and through… Miller’s charming story features Bubbles, the real-life Bernese Mountain Dog, their family pet. The life is good for the mischievous Bubbles on the Miller family’s 109 acres farm, where he lives with Mr. and…
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A Cupcake Surprise: Mama Bear’s Bunch by Amy Beth Blaylock (Author), Nicolas Milano (Illustrator)

Heartwarming and deliciously readable… Blaylock debuts with this scrumptiously engaging story about food allergy, friendship, and adventure. Jax, Tuggles, Boom Boom, and Lola are content being the best buddies and have fun playing outdoors all day. Jax’s birthday is arriving…
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The Amazing True Stories of Pepito The Squirrel (Pepito the Squirrel #1) by F. Jordan Erebia

Charming, compelling, and brimming with heart… A beautifully written, morally bracing tale. Based on the true rescue story, this poignant first installment of the Pepito the Squirrel series by the retired physician Erebia takes readers on Pepito’s journey of rescue…
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More Amazing True Stories of Pepito The Squirrel (Pepito the Squirrel #2) by F. Jordan Erebia

Delightfully heartfelt and adventurous… In this charming second installment of Pepito the Squirrel (based on a true rescue story), Erebia takes readers on the young squirrel’s mischievous exploits. Pepito is fully rehabilitated now and living on its own. But he…
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Mia the Manatee by Georgina George (Author), Karlina Vivi (Illustrator)

Brilliantly insightful, extraordinarily charming… Subtle and yet spot on. Georgina George introduces a manatee protagonist who endears herself to readers right from the get-go in this charming exploration of gender identity, diversity, and tolerance. Mia is as adventurous as one…
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The Boy Who Illustrated Happiness by Victor D. O. Santos

A real charmer that educates and entertains at once… Reflective and captivating from the get-go, Santos’s latest follows a young boy as he embarks on a quest to spread happiness. As long as Ben can remember, he has always loved…
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In the Land of Boxes by Kim Hebert

Accessible, appealing, and reflective… A winning debut. Insightful and warm, Hebert’s debut picture book celebrates self-identity and the joy of being one’s own person. The young unnamed protagonist’s world is filled with the most incredible boxes: some of them are…