Monthly Archives: September 2023

“Betty and the Mysterious Visitor” by Anne Twist

The Unwelcome Guest! Illustrated by Emily Sutton What is destroying grandmother’s garden?  One morning as Betty and grandmother are leaving, they see that a lot of Acorn Hollows, the garden, has been dug up during the night. Her grandmother grows … Continue reading

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“Lost and Found,” by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Something to Crow About! Trudy has loved Micah for years, but he only has eyes for birdwatching and her big sister, Shelley. In the year since Shelley ran away, Trudy and Micah have become constant birdwatching companions. A couple of … Continue reading

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“Lucky Girl” by Scout Bazzett

Running with the Wind! As an infant, Scout was found abandoned on the streets of China. She had been in a fire, and her right leg had to be removed. The amputation was done incorrectly, and caused her years of … Continue reading

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“Name Your Numbers” by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Illustrated by Edward Underwood Number Fun! You’ve never had such a good time with a book as you will this one. Fun is exploding between its covers.  While learning numbers and counting, rhyming animals scamper across the pages.  Bunny Hun … Continue reading

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“Sisters by the Sea” by Wanda E. Brunstetter; Jean Brunstetter; Richelle Brunstetter; & Lorine Brunstetter Van Corbach

4 Short Romances Set in the Sarasota, Florida, Amish Community Healing at the Beach! Be prepared to be captivated by the stories of four Amish sisters, and the choices they make. The Seashell Cake by Wanda E. Brunstetter Leora left … Continue reading

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“Home Is Calling: The Journey of the Monarch Butterfly” by Katherine Pryor

Illustrated by Ellie Peterson An Amazing Adventure! Every year thousands of monarch butterflies journey up to 3,000 miles to central Mexico.  For their spring migration, it takes four generations to go up north, but the fall trip is done by … Continue reading

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“Show Your Colors” by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Illustrated by Edward Underwood This is the Color of Fun! This isn’t an ordinary “learn your colors book,” instead, it opens a whole new world of giggles and play.  Each color is represented by a different animal with names that … Continue reading

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“New Leash on Life” by Kathleen Y’Barbo

An Old Dog Learns New Tricks! Nora is tired of waiting for her boyfriend of many years, Lane, to propose. She has tried breaking up with him, but he is so distracted, he doesn’t notice. Things are going badly in … Continue reading

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