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“Santa’s Wobbly Bottom,” by Kit Frost

Lots of Holly Jolly Fun! This is an adorable, interactive board book featuring Santa himself—along with his wobbly bottom.  Each pair of pages has something to do.  The elf is dancing, a reindeer is flying, and the snowman’s belly jiggles, … Continue reading

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“The Red Cottage,” by Hannah Linder

Amnesia, Danger, and Mayhem! On a mist shrouded night in 1818 Cornwall England, Meg was hit hard on the head, and left to die. She awakens with no memory, and finds herself sheltered in the grand Penrose Abbey owned by … Continue reading

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“Halloween at the Zoo,” by Smithsonian Institute

Fun at the Zoo This book takes a creative look at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo with many of the animals pictured with pumpkins. Digitally added details, which look like they have been drawn on with a marker–such as faces, hats, … Continue reading

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“The Daughter of Shiloh,” by Terri J. Haynes

A Story That Grabs Your Heart and Doesn’t Let Go From the very first chapter, this story is a gripping and deeply moving experience. It centers on Lealia, a student trying to redirect her path from Tuskegee Institute to Howard … Continue reading

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“Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?” by Brianna Caplan Sayres

A Hard-Boiled Mystery Illustrated by Mark Fearing A Hen Party This entire story is told tongue-in-cheek with all kinds of chicken references.  As Inspector H. Poulet attempts to solve the mystery of why the chicken crossed the road, phrases such … Continue reading

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“The Big Fort: The Forest School,” by Ruth Symons

Sebastian Braun Illustrator Forest Fun This is a great book.  It tells a story, but at the same time it teaches lots of lessons. A group of four animal friends gather in the woods where owl teaches them many things … Continue reading

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“Where’s the Witch?” by Ingela P. Arrhenius

A Stroller Book A Small Package This is a cute book from the line of lift-the-flap books, but smaller so it easily fits in the hands of little ones.  Even though smaller, it still contains all the fun things the … Continue reading

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“Hurry, Kate, or You’ll be Late,” by Janice N. Harrington

Illustrated by Tiffany Rose A Reason to be Late! This is a sweet story about Kate and her daddy, that answers the question of why Kate was late.  To do that, the story tells about all the things Kate and … Continue reading

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“First Comes Marriage Then Comes Murder,” by Donna Mumma

A Women of Wynton’s Mystery The Curse of the Bridal Gowns! The ladies at the Wynton’s Department Store are at it again, this time trying to stop a smear campaign that involves the much-loved Miss Vivien who runs the bridal … Continue reading

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“Oh Dear, Look What I Got!” by Michael Rosen

The Wrong Package! This is a fun book about a boy who is attempting to buy one thing, but the store gives him something else entirely. For instance, when he goes to get carrots, he opens the purchase to find … Continue reading

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