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Maya's Treasure written and illustrated by Laurie Smollet Kutscera, published by Peter Pauper Press. What a perfect read for the summer....
Jun 4, 20211 min read
A Bath Time like No Other!
When the Waterhole Dries Up written by Kaye Baillie and illustrated by Max Hamilton, published by Windy Hollow Books. What does happen...
May 28, 20211 min read
Hearts and All Their Feelings
In My Heart, A Book of Feelings written by Jo Witek and illustrated by Christine Roussey, published by Abrams. Although published several...
May 21, 20211 min read
Showing our Feelings is Sometimes the Toughest Thing We Can Do
Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) written and illustrated by Keith Negley, published by Flying Eye Books. There is so much to like about...
May 13, 20211 min read
A Story to Help Heal
Addy's Cup of Sugar, Based on a Buddhist Story of Healing written and illustrated by Jon J Muth, published by Scholastic Press....
May 7, 20211 min read
Helping Children Validate their Feelings
When Sadness is at Your Door written and illustrated by Eva Eland, published by Random House. We all have a wide range of emotions, and I...
Apr 30, 20211 min read
An Inspiring Picture Book Biography for Children and Adults
Sakamoto's Swim Club: How a Teacher Led an Unlikely Team to Victory written by Julie Abery and illustrated by Chris Sasaki, published by...
Apr 23, 20211 min read
A Book About Finding and Sharing the Courage to Create Positive Change
Walkout written by Tina Shepardson and illustrated by Terry Sirrell, published by Clear Fork Publishing. We can all agree that children...
Apr 16, 20211 min read
A Book that Reaches New Heights
Alis the Aviator written by Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail and illustrated by Kalpna Patel, published by Tundra Books, an imprint of Penguin...
Apr 9, 20211 min read
A Perfect Read for National Library Week
The Librarian's Stories written by Lucy Falcone and illustrated by Anna Wilson, published by POW! The Librarian's Stories demonstrates...
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Let Kindness Blow You Away
Kindness is a Kite String written by Michelle Schaub and illustrated by Claire LaForte, published by Cardinal Rule Press. This cheerful...
Mar 26, 20211 min read
A Story that Shouldn't be a Secret Anymore
Bartali's Bicycle, The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero written be Megan Hoyt and illustrated by Iacopo Bruno, published...
Mar 19, 20211 min read
More Adorable Littles
Little Zebra and Little Penguin written by Julie Abery and illustrated by Suzie Mason, published by Amicus Ink. Julie Abery continues her...
Mar 12, 20211 min read
Helping Kids Weather All Types of Storms
A Flood of Kindness written by Ellen Leventhal and illustrated by Blythe Russo, published by WorthyKids/Hachette Book Group. This...
Mar 5, 20211 min read
For When Life Doesn't Go as You Wish
When Things are Hard, Remember written by Joanna Rowland and illustrated by Marcela Calderón, published by Beaming Books. Change is...
Feb 25, 20211 min read
A Book to Take Your Imagination Outside
Sunday Rain by Rosie J. Pova and illustrated by Amariah Rauscher, published by Lantana Publishing Ltd. UK, available March 2, 2021. If...
Feb 18, 20211 min read
A Book to Get Everyone Moving!
From Here to There: Inventions that Changed the Way the World Moves written by Vivian Kirkfield and illustrated by Gilbert Ford,...
May 21, 20191 min read
Natural Feelings/ Les sentiments naturels
Imagine... being in nature. Which image looks or feels the most like you today? Write a short story or a poem or do a drawing inspired by...
May 13, 20191 min read
The Shy Turtle/ La Tortue timide
Imagine... strolling down a path and passing someone without even noticing her. Then, you stop and look more closely. It's a turtle! But...
Apr 30, 20191 min read
Friends, unexpected / Les Amis, inattendus
Imagine... you just sat down for your favorite treat, and two friends unexpectedly arrive. What do you do? Do you have enough to share?...
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