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“Anne Dares,” adapted by Kallie George

Pictures by Abigail Halfin If You Dare! Ann is a red-haired, happy girl, full of energy, who sometimes says and does things before thinking about the consequences.  Because of that, she can get herself into quite a pickle. While Anne … Continue reading

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“The Berenstain Bears Lets Go Play Collection,” by Mike Berenstain

Fun with the Bears! This is a lovable collection of six Berenstain Bears books bound with a nice hardback. The following selections are included: The Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends The Berenstain Bears God Made You Special The Berenstain Bears Why … Continue reading

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“Aqua Boy,” by Ken Wilson Max

Fun in the Ocean! Little Aaron has a problem, he doesn’t enjoy the ocean like the rest of his family because he is afraid to put his head in the water.  He feels left out, but when he tries, he … Continue reading

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“Operation: Happy,” by Jenni L. Walsh

 A World War II Story of Courage, Resilience, and an Unbreakable Bond When Everything Changed! Jody lived with her mom, dad, sister Peggy, and her dog Happy, on The Pearl Harbor Military Base in Hawaii. It is 1941. All the … Continue reading

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“Go and Get with Rex,” by David LaRochelle

What Starts with a D? Join Rex, the dog, as he plays an alphabet game.  When a letter is picked, something that begins with that letter must be found.  Each time, when three different letters are called, none of which … Continue reading

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“Fiona and the Easter Egg Hunt,” by Zondervan, Richard Cowdrey Illustrator

A Fiona the Hippo Book The Missing Egg! Join Fiona, a friendly little hippo, who likes to wear bunny ears, and wants to do something special. She decides to hold an Easter egg hunt for her animal friends. Right before … Continue reading

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“Oops! Rabbit,” by Jo Ham

No, Rabbit! Come along on the adventures of a mischievous rabbit.  Shown in a variety of situations, he is either causing, or in, trouble.  The author both wrote and illustrated the story.  The rabbit is shown doing some very bad … Continue reading

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“Is This…Easter?” by Helen Yoon

The Great Easter Egg Controversy! When five dogs find an egg outdoors, they clash about either eating it, or decorating it for Easter.  As they fight back and forth, a large bear wearing bunny ears steps in.  He takes the … Continue reading

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“Mercy Watson is Missing,” by Kate DiCamillo

Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen But This Little Piggy Went Wee, Wee, Wee! Mercy, the favorite pig and family member of Mr. and Mrs. Watson, is missing, and they are beside themselves with worry.  The longer she is gone, the … Continue reading

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“Ten in the Bed” by Penny Dale

Roll Over! This is a new version of a classic nursery rhyme.  In this edition, ten very different animal friends join a little boy in his bed.  In this one, the little one in the bed does tell them all … Continue reading

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