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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…