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“Bake, Make & Learn” by David Atherton

Illustrated by Alice Bowsher Kids in the Kitchen Vegetarian Style! This vegetarian cookbook is designed for kids to use.  It has simple instructions with illustrated steps for each dish. The author includes instructions for unique items such as Eye Love … Continue reading

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“Mommy’s Hometown” by Hope Lim

Illustrated by Jaime Kim A New Adventure! All his life, the little boy has heard his mother’s stories about the small village she grew up in.  The children played in the river that had mountains on both sides.  But when … Continue reading

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“Mum, Me, and the Mulberry Tree” by Tanya Rosie

Illustrated by Chuck Groenink A Berry for You, a Berry for Me! Once a year, a little child and their mother journeys by bus to a mulberry tree, their tree, to get mulberries.  It is a long day of picking … Continue reading

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“I’ll Go and Come Back” by Rajani LaRocca

Illustrated by Sara Palacios Visiting Grandmother & Her Country! Jyoti goes on a very long trip to a different country, India, to visit Sita Pati, her grandmother. She also has lots and lots of relatives that come to visit morning … Continue reading

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“Maisy’s Snowy Day” by Lucy Cousins

Snow Fun! Maisy wakes up to find her world has been transformed by snow.  When she goes outside, she discovers how cold it is, but also the fun of snow sledding.  Maisy goes to the park where she finds many … Continue reading

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“Peppa Pig and the Christmas Surprise”

Merry Christmas Everyone! Peppa enjoys Christmas with her family, including her grandparents who are staying with them.  Everyone is excited when they find their presents on Christmas morning, especially Grandpa Pig who received a drone. Sadly, while playing with the … Continue reading

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“A Very Mercy Christmas” by Kate DiCamillo

Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen Here We Come A-Caroling A little girl, Stella, desperately wants to go caroling but everyone she asks is too busy, or does not want to.  All she has to carol with is Mercy the pig … Continue reading

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“Jingle Bells: Sing Along With Me” by James Lord Pierpont

Illustrated by Yu-hsuan Huang Ding-a-ling Ling! Ready to go on a fun adventure based on Jingle Bells, the popular Christmas song? Lines of the familiar tune appear with the brightly colored illustrations on the pages.  Little ones will find a … Continue reading

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“Christmas Street” by Jonathan Emmett

Illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius Come to the Christmas Village! This adorable book takes place on Christmas Street—a cute village that has flaps that open.  Inside them will be found residents busy with different Christmas tasks such as decorating the tree, … Continue reading

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“Something About Grandma” by Tania de Regil

Visiting Grandma! For the first time, Julia is going by herself to stay at Grandma’s house.  Lots of things there are different from what she is used to.  It is even in another country. The little girl is fascinated by … Continue reading

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