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“Time for Bed, Old House” by Janet Costa Bates

                      Spending the Night Away from Home, No Worries! Illustrated by A.G. Ford Isaac is spending the night with Grandpop, and having a good time.  But he gets scared when … Continue reading

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“Maybe…..” by Chris Haughton

                      Just this Once is Okay? After the little monkey’s mother warned them to stay away from the mangoes because of tigers, she needed to leave.  Will the monkeys listen … Continue reading

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“The Walloos’ BIG Adventure” by Anuska Allepuz

                      BIG Fun! Old Walloo loves to tell stories, especially to little Walloo, of earlier days and the adventures he had.  He would set out across the water to find … Continue reading

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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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