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“The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame

Everyone Must Meet Mr. Toad! Illustrated by Grahame Baker Smith Come along with Mr. Toad while he gets into one situation after another while dragging along his friends, Badger, Ratty, and Mole.  Things both hair-raising and funny happen to the … Continue reading

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“Never Leave Me” by Jody Hedlund

                      Time After Time! Prepare yourself for time travel, and a cure for diseases that is so incredible that no one believes it–except for rival pharmaceuticals that will kill to … Continue reading

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“The Giving Manger: A Christmas Family Tradition Kit” by Allison Hottinger

Interactively Celebrating Christmas! Illustrated by Emily King This Christmas, things will be different. So, dad tells his children, Anne and Ben. He then shows them an empty manger, a small bundle of hay and reads Mathew 25:40 b: “Inasmuch as … Continue reading

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“The Story of the Wise Men” by Patricia A. Pingry

Star of Wonder! Illustrations by Alice Buckingham This charming picture book tells the miraculous story of Jesus’ birth on a child’s level. Join the wonder of that night when the shepherds hear the good news from a sky full of … Continue reading

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“Interrupting Chicken” by David Ezra Stein

Nursery Rhyme Makeovers & Cookies in Bed! Little chicken is wide awake and wants his Papa to wake up, too–and eat cookies together!  Papa desperately wants to get more sleep, and get his little chick to give up on the … Continue reading

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“Where’s Waldo? Santa Spotlight Search” by Martin Handford

Christmas and Waldo in the Spotlight! Just in time for Christmas, the latest Where’s Waldo is full of Santas, reindeer, Christmas sweaters and presents.  Additionally, this book has a twist that adds to the challenge of finding items.  It has … Continue reading

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“See the Dog: Three Stories about a Cat” by David LaRochelle

                      A Cat in Dog’s Clothing! Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka Join cat as he fills in for the dog, who is sick, in three stories.    However, the cat didn’t realize … Continue reading

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“A Donkey Called Mistletoe” by Helen Peters

                              The Love of a Donkey! Illustrated by Ellie Snowdon Jasmine is a little girl who adores animals.  She already has a rescue deer and pig … Continue reading

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“The Happy Crab” by Laya & Kevin Palmer

                      Fun Family Adventure at the Beach! Illustrated by Guy Wolek Happy the crab is living the perfect life in the ocean.  He is enjoying all the things to see, … Continue reading

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“Feels Like Home” by Marian Parsons

                      A Bespoke Home! Where we live, and what we have around us affects us to our core.  Our environment can be calming, or make us tense.  We should strive … Continue reading

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