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“Dasher Gift Set,” by Matt Tavares

Twice as Nice! Celebrate the season with this gift set. It includes two Christmas books that come in a festive slipcase, along with four illustrated, punch-out decorations. The first book, “Dasher,” tells the story of the reindeer family’s sad beginning.  … Continue reading

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“A Pinecone,” by Helen Yoon

There’s Another One and Another One and ….. While out for a walk with her dad, a little girl discovers pinecones.  She is fascinated with them.  As she gathers lots and lots of them to take home, her dad is … Continue reading

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“Bunnies in a Sleigh,” by Philip Ardagh

Ben Mantle, Illustrator Holiday Crazies! Be ready for a zany Christmas Eve.  All the elves at the North Pole, have made themselves sick by eating too many candy canes, so they cannot help Santa.   Just in time, a bunch … Continue reading

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“The Burning of Rosemont Abbey,” by Naomi Stephens

A Great Whodunit! Who killed Louisa’s twin brother? Right before the abbey burned down, Louisa “felt” the death of Paul. Everyone is blaming him for the fire, along with any other bad things that have happened. Louisa knows Paul would … Continue reading

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“Tea with Elephants,” by Robin Jones Gunn

Memories are Gold! A once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to Africa with her best friend, Lily, has just dropped in Fern’s lap. Friends since teenagers, but adults now living miles apart, they rarely see each other in person. … Continue reading

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“Of Gold and Shadows,” by Michelle Griep

The Case of the Female Egyptologist! Ami lives and breathes everything that has to do with ancient Egypt, and dreams of leading an archeological dig–just as her famous dad has done. The problem is, she is a female in 1888 … Continue reading

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“The Color of Home,” by Kit Tosello

When Life Gives You Lemons…… Audrey, a designer in the exclusive California Bay Area, travels hundreds of miles to help her aunt get her home ready to sell. While there, she experiences small town life, lots of local characters, a … Continue reading

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“Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities,” by Stephanie Gibeault

Math the Same but Different!  A horse that adds, guppies that count, and parrots that can express their displeasure, vividly.  All this and more can be found between the covers of this book.  Join the search to find out if … Continue reading

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“Hope Like Wildflowers,” by Pepper Basham

Troubles Multiplying! It is the 1910s in the Appalachian Mountains, and Kizzie is in trouble.  She is sixteen-years-old, pregnant, and starving.  In addition, she is broke, and wandering in the frozen woods because her father kicked her out.  Her troubles … Continue reading

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“Super Swifts: Small Birds with Amazing Powers,” by Justin Anderson

Surprising Swifts! Swifts can fit in the palm of your hand, but they fly faster, higher, and longer than any other bird.  Every year, they fly from central Africa to the United Kingdom in a month. Part of their journey … Continue reading

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