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“Australian Baby Animals” by Frané Lessac

Oh Baby! Welcome to the world of baby animals, Australian style!  A variety of baby animals that live in Australia are shown along with the names they are called Down Under.  Did you know some babies there are called joeys?  … Continue reading

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“How to be Cooler Than Cool” by Sean Taylor

Illustrated by Jean Jullien Being Cool! Join the fun as first cat, then cockatoo, and finally, pig each find the same pair of sunglasses.  One at a time, after putting them on, they instantly feel cool.  That is until they … Continue reading

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“Christmas Joy” by Emma Dodd

                      The Love of Christmas! What comes to mind when thinking of Christmas?  How about love, peace, joy and togetherness?  All those things and more are celebrated in this tale … Continue reading

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“Mouse’s Night Before Christmas” by Tracey Corderoy

Illustrated by Sarah Massini Fun with Santa! The famous tale of “The Night Before Christmas,” is viewed through the eyes of a lonely mouse who has a Christmas wish.  He suddenly discovers Santa is lost, and mouse is the only … Continue reading

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“See the Cat” by David LaRochelle

                      Dog not Cat! Poor Max the dog, he just wants to be noticed for himself.  Giggles, funny stories, good times, silly pictures—you will find all that and more between … Continue reading

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“Dinosaur Christmas!” by Penny Dale

                      Dinosaurs to the Rescue! Oh no, Santa is stuck on Christmas Eve, what will he do?  It is the Dinosaur Rescue to save the day.  They arrive in a … Continue reading

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“This is a Book of Shapes” by Kenneth Kraegel

Shapes, Smiles & Lots More! This board book may seem to start out like many other shape books until page seven is reached.  That is when everything goes downhill, literally, an emu appears, with a wagon full of pancakes, going … Continue reading

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“My Favorite Color” by Aaron Becker

Color My World! This isn’t your ordinary board book of primary colors.  Instead, the world is a rainbow of hues and this book proves that.  Show your child there is a whole spectrum of shades.  For instance, look at the … Continue reading

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“A Kitten Called Holly” by Helen Peters

                            Christmas Holly! Jasmine and Tom are best friends who have just discovered a kitten, rejected by its mother, who will die without help.  Through instructions from … Continue reading

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“Peppa Pig and the Day of Giving Thanks” by Candlewick Entertainment

I am Thankful! Join Peppa and her family while they have an adventure noticing the things along the way, and have fun pointing out what they like.  There are apples to eat, falling leaves they are excited to pile up … Continue reading

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