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“This quiet book touches upon very important topics that are just as relevant today.”

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“The creators of The Day the Crayons Quit seem to be hoping readers won’t mind that they’ve colored a bit outside the lines.”

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“. . . as pleasing as the book is visually and as winning as the concept may be, the story leaves something to be desired.”

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“A gem of a book! Bravo! Encore!”

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Homeroom Headhunters: The Tribe, the first book in a trilogy of children’s novels by Clay McCloud Chapman, addresses the typical middle school student’s personal struggle to fit in at scho

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“Ms. Durst weaves such a convincing spell that we might as well be trapped . . . or lost in Eve’s gray swirl of forgetfulness with her.”

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“. . . a refreshing and humorous angle on the importance of accepting others as they are.”

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“Flora and the Flamingo is a visual masterpiece of storytelling that teaches children the concepts of hard work, forgiveness, and friendship.”

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“My Little Blue Robot is a great concept realized in 3-D.”

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"However ultimately cheerful Ribbit! is, it also sneakily offers up a deeply moving universal message that bears highlighting for both children and adults."

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“Mr. MacHale is a master of intrigue, pacing, and adventure.”

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A dreamlike sense of wonder suffuses the singular picture book Jemmy Button as it unearths an odd social experiment conducted in the early 1800s.

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Stumbling upon a childhood photo can be an unexpected pleasure for an elderly person—except when it conjures up memories of the Holocaust.

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“. . . as sweet and as filling as the jelly beans fans flung at the Beatles.”

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“. . . sidesplitting . . .”

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“At last, a picture book perfect for reading to reluctant bathers as well as pirates and cowboys who fight the night.”

Who woulda thunk it?

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“. . . enjoy this book for its simple premise, its rich and colorful illustrations, and its funny storyline, . . .”

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“Rick Yancey has written a very different book from the usual alien invasion story. . . . explor[ing] the very nature of humanity . . . creepy good.”

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“. . . a perfect addition to a preschool bookshelf . . .”

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Wild Boy: The Real Life of the Savage of Areyron by Mary Losure is the story of a ten-year-old orphan boy living naked, wild, and alone in the woods until he is finally captured by hunters

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In her pleasant picture book biography, Jan Pinborough’s debut highlights a woman who transformed libraries from hushed rooms designed for polite adults to vibrant environments that include childre

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“bully.com is full of suspense with a surprise ending skillfully written to keep readers hanging on every word.”

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“The joy is in the reading. . . . What else could a child ask for in a story?”

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“If laughter is the best medicine, Bully Bait provides a welcome dose.”

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