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 “There's a lot of charm in the art and text, and readers will be inspired to color their own story, including gray in their palette.”

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“some may ultimately find The Star in the Forest to be a wonderful delight. “

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Explorers has some charming attributes that wild imaginations will appreciate.”

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“The text is clear and engaging, the art charming and inviting. Mapmaking has rarely looked more fun and cozy.”

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The GayBCs, as the title suggests, follows a traditional alphabet book format. However, in this unique (and not so traditional) ABC book, debut author and illustrator M. L.

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Along the Tapajós is an exciting book with an intriguing lifestyle story, filled with stunning, vibrant and unique illustrations.”

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“What looks like a simple story is an important one for polka-dotted, striped, or tan children out there. For pink ones, too!”

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Lulu is a black Labrador who was recruited into a CIA dog-training program. She had a nose for everything. That’s how she ended up at the police dog academy.

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I Am a Thief! is a cute picture book with an ambivalent message.

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“Sometimes the simplest stories are the best.”

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“a clever must-read.”

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“This cute and funny read-aloud will enchant the audience of a pet-themed storytime or delight any young animal lover at home or before bed.”

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“Budding naturalists—or any child with an inquisitive mind—will delight in the opportunity to learn so much in such an amusing, well-written book.”

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"Sibling rivalry's run amuck!"

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“an important book for any home or library collection.”

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Better known to many as the original illustrator of Harry Potter, Mary GrandPré has illustrated over 20 picture books and here is handling both the words and pictures.

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“Young readers will relate to the joys of creating a secret hideout and having a special companion.

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The work of Jamaica Kincaid, author, memoirist, essayist, professor, reached literary heights despite her biography: She was born into poverty in St.

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In You’re Snug with Me, author Chitra Soundar has followed the classic children’s storytelling formula of the repeated phrase.

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“A perfect read for a summer’s day.”

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“Greet the sun, bold and bright!

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“[C]heerful, funny . . . Perfect balance of text to art . . .”

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“An engaging story with endearing characters and a gentle touch on the larger themes of loss and change make for a valuable read.”

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“What’s Your Favorite Bug? is a creative stand out, a little collection so full of personality that the reader will be tempted to look fo

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“Sometimes agreeing to be friends and roommates is the family structure that will be the most emotionally successful . . .”

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