Monthly Archives: December 2022

“On My Honor” by Patty Smith Hall

Go Girls! Shortly after the United States was pulled into WWII by the Pearl Harbor attack, citizens living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina began experiencing enemy attacks along their coastline.  Germans found the area unprepared, and started bombing … Continue reading

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“Slow Dog” by Joy Johnston

Illustrations by Lana Lee Slow Down! Destiny’s grandmother has a dog, Murphy, who is the slowest dog in the world. At least, Destiny thinks so. She has lots of energy so does things like running or playing really fast. Little … Continue reading

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“All the Lost Places” by Amanda Dykes

Lost! I am in the minority here, but I did not connect with this book. Where others found this story filled with touching prose, it fell flat for me. It was too poetic, too many things were hinted at, and … Continue reading

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“Animal Families: Snow” by Jane Ormes

What’s Your Name? This lift-the-flap book is adorable and is sure to fascinate children.  It tells the name of the mommy and daddy of different animals.  For instance, a bull is a daddy reindeer, a mommy is the cow.  But … Continue reading

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“Bizzy Bear Snow Sports” by Benji Davies

Fun in the Snow! Little ones will love all the things going on in this big board book.  As Bizzy Bear spends the day on the snow in a variety of ways from snowmobiling to snow skiing to ice skating, … Continue reading

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“Maisy’s Snowy Day” by Lucy Cousins

Snow Fun! Maisy wakes up to find her world has been transformed by snow.  When she goes outside, she discovers how cold it is, but also the fun of snow sledding.  Maisy goes to the park where she finds many … Continue reading

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“Joy to the World: VeggieTales” by Pamela Kennedy

Joy, Fun & Love! Join the VeggieTales while they put on a rousing Christmas play full of joy, fun and love that is all told in a rhyming style. Children will like the playful way the rhymes sound while telling … Continue reading

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“Peppa Pig and the Christmas Surprise”

Merry Christmas Everyone! Peppa enjoys Christmas with her family, including her grandparents who are staying with them.  Everyone is excited when they find their presents on Christmas morning, especially Grandpa Pig who received a drone. Sadly, while playing with the … Continue reading

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“A Very Mercy Christmas” by Kate DiCamillo

Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen Here We Come A-Caroling A little girl, Stella, desperately wants to go caroling but everyone she asks is too busy, or does not want to.  All she has to carol with is Mercy the pig … Continue reading

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“Wreck the Halls” by Melinda Rathjen

Illustrated by Gareth Williams  A Wreckers Christmas! Join the Wreckers as they have a good time celebrating Christmas.  Fans of the Wreckers will be happy to see that they outshine all competition when it comes to carolers, gift wrapping, delivering … Continue reading

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