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“This story offers elementary-school educators a lovely opportunity to share an uplifting story set in Kenya. . . .

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“What to say of the overarching effect of this delightful trilogy?

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“The author and illustrator beautifully balance this troubling tale with just the right amount of optimism. Even the dog with the red ball has reason to yelp with joy, . . .”

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“Its familiarity and comfort level are its greatest strengths. . . . [but] we can’t help wanting more.”

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“The magic of this book is dazzling: an elixir for invisiblity, champagne bubbles for forgetting, and the surprising twist at the end.”

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“Darwen Arkwright and the Peregrine Pact is jam-packed with action from the first to the last page.

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A Storm Called Katrina is one young boy’s experiences when Hurricane Katrina brought death and destruction to Louisiana in 2005.

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“. . . cute and entertaining and fits right in with the many little girls out there who think they are big cheeses.”

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“a delightful story that will put smiles on everyone’s face.”

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“By smoothly incorporating three crucial ingredients—accessible format, clear prose, and engaging images of diverse people—Mr.

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“A Full Moon Is Rising gives readers ample cause for celebration, regardless of the night sky’s performance.”

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“The Elephant Scientist, with its clear writing, concise explanation of complex concepts, and exceptional photography, is a first-rate addition to the series.”

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“In author Paterson’s prayer to ‘the Father and Mother of all creation,’ she offers readers a simple, beautiful gift worthy of its roots.”

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Paige Elizabeth Darling loves her grandmother and especially loves to visit her.

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Bindi’s Wildlife Adventures series creates a wonderful blend of adventure, suspense, and wildlife conservation.

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“All children who love animals and want to make a contribution to their salvation will love the direction the series is going and will enjoy reading this book.”

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Rex Riders is a deft blend of action, humor, and wall-to-wall adventure in a truly original setting. Reading it was nothing short of pure joy, . . .”

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Little Mouserella is sad. She misses Grandmouse, her grandmother, who has returned to her own home.

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“Jo Treggiari, in her debut novel for ages 12 and up, provides an apocalyptic tale combining extreme climate change and mutated smallpox of unknown origin.

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“. . . a pleasure to read aloud, over and over.”

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This is not a diary like the other books in the Wimpy Kid series. As the author points out emphatically, The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book is a journal.

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The unlikely romance that crowned The Chicken Thief (2010) keeps shining in this wordless sequel. Ms.

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On the surface, The Night Night Book by Marianne Richmond, looks like just another bedtime book.

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To pick up this picture book is to be transported right away to an older, simpler time and place.

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Our Daddy Is Invincible! deals with a subject most of us prefer not to think about: What happens to their children when a parent is injured while deployed . . . and then comes home?

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