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“This Superhero Needs Your Help!” by David LaRochelle and You

You Get to be The Superhero! Dr. Dreadful is causing problems all over town.  He is stealing candy from babies, tearing apart playgrounds, and even taking paintings.  It is up to you to stop him. This interactive board book contains … Continue reading

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“The Beginners Quilt,” by Wanda E. Brunstetter

From Thimbles to Heartbreak: A Surprising Amish Journey Emma has never felt so punished in her life. Instead of staying in the open air and the outdoors, she’s been “exiled” to her grandparents’ house for a summer of domestic boot … Continue reading

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“Love ABC,” by Jannie Ho

The ABC’s of Love This is an adorable board book of ABC’s with the theme of love.  Every page has an item that features a different letter of the alphabet, in order.  Each one has something to do with love. … Continue reading

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“Will You Be My Valentine?” by Cristina Petit

A Sweet Board Book This is a sweet board book that has a variety of cute animals wanting to be the reader’s valentine.  Each animal not only presents a valentine but loves something about the reader that is like them—the … Continue reading

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“The Bird of Bedford Manor,” by Michelle Griep

Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire Juliet and her aunt are starving, penniless, and have nothing to eat in 1820’s England. The only way to get food is to poach it on Henry Russell’s land, but if … Continue reading

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“Sib Squad,” by Steve Breen

Adventures with the Youngest Kids The three youngest children in a family of seven feel left out. Because of that, they formed a club, and named themselves the Sib Squad. They then have wonderful adventures of their own. They want … Continue reading

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“Take the Horse and Run,” by Haylee Graham

The Incredible True Story of a Horse Fleeing for His Life–and the Girl Who Would Stop at Nothing to Save Him For the Love of a Horse All her life, Haylee was around horses, and loved them like family members. … Continue reading

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“Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer,” by Anne Blackburne

The Course of True Love is Never Smooth Lizzie is only willing to go on her honeymoon if Jane takes care of her bakery, and her beloved cat, Little Mouse. Lizzie is barely gone when Little Mouse disappears. Samuel, Jane’s … Continue reading

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“The Winter of the Dollhouse,” by Laura Amy Schlitz

And They All Lived Happily Ever After! If you’ve ever felt like an outsider looking in, this story is for you. Tiph is a girl who is obsessed with the miniature world of dollhouses, and the dolls in them. Her … Continue reading

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“Dastardly Deeds Down on the Farm,” by Cynthia Hickey; Linda Baten Johnson; Teresa Ives Lilly; Janice Thompson

4 Cozy Farmyard Mysteries Out in the Not So Peaceful Country Enjoy four different mysteries that each have a rural twist: “Hog Wild,” by Cynthia Hickey Shelby tries to uncover who took her champion hog, Big Red. At the same … Continue reading

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