Monthly Archives: October 2023

“Where’s the Snowman,” by Ingela P. Arrhenius

Flap Fun! Open this board book and get ready for some fun.  There is a new discovery hidden under every flap!  Angels, Christmas trees, gingerbread men, and more are waiting to be found.  The flaps themselves are a surprise because … Continue reading

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“The Legacy of Longdale Manor,” by Carrie Turansky

Secret Lives! This is a split-time story taking place one hundred years apart in England’s Lake District. In 2012, Gwen is being sent for an extended period of time to the Lake District to do penance for the horrible mistake … Continue reading

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“Peekaboo Pumpkin,” By Camilla Reid

Something is Looking at You! This cute board book has something to do on every page, including the cover–the eyes can be moved back and forth.  There are many slides to move.  Plus, the  pull-outs reveal something that is hiding, … Continue reading

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“Shadows at Dusk,” by Elizabeth Goddard

Surprising Answers! Trevor’s sister disappeared a year ago, and he was not going to give up searching for her. He had left his job to follow her trail up to Alaska. He had found some clues to where she might … Continue reading

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“Against the Wind,” by Amanda Cabot

Staying the Course! Louisa wants two things, to be a doctor, and to never return to her home town of Sweetwater Crossing. Sadly, she does have to go back, though she plans to stay just a few days. But then … Continue reading

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“Masala Chai, Fast and Slow,” by Rajani LaRocca

Illustrated by Neha Rawat Making it Just Right! Aarav is sure he can make the drink, masala chai, much faster than his grandfather, Thatha.  He and his grandfather, along with the entire family, enjoy drinking it together.  On his first … Continue reading

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“Grandpa is Here!” by Tanya Rosie

Illustrated by Chuck Groenink The Ties that Bind! The little girl in this story is both excited and shy when her grandfather comes to visit.  He has traveled hundreds of miles to see them.  He has brought treats from his … Continue reading

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“On Moonberry Lake,” by Holly Varni

Returning Home Life stopped for Cora when her mother took her away from the only home she had ever known. The two had lived happily along with her grandparents at their lakefront lodge. Without an explanation, when she was seven, … Continue reading

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“The Flower Quilter” by Mindy Steele

Sewing Flowers! This is her worst nightmare come true! Barbara is spending part of the summer in Indiana helping and quilting in her Amish grandmother’s quilt shop. Despite years of trying, Barbara can’t do anything but stick herself repeatedly with … Continue reading

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