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“Betty and the Mysterious Visitor” by Anne Twist

The Unwelcome Guest! Illustrated by Emily Sutton What is destroying grandmother’s garden?  One morning as Betty and grandmother are leaving, they see that a lot of Acorn Hollows, the garden, has been dug up during the night. Her grandmother grows … Continue reading

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“Home Is Calling: The Journey of the Monarch Butterfly” by Katherine Pryor

Illustrated by Ellie Peterson An Amazing Adventure! Every year thousands of monarch butterflies journey up to 3,000 miles to central Mexico.  For their spring migration, it takes four generations to go up north, but the fall trip is done by … Continue reading

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“Kitty & Cat: Opposites Attract” by Mirka Hokkanen

A New Family Member! When an older grumpy cat, suddenly has a kitten come live with him, all kinds of things happen.  The kitten’s high energy keeps the older one on his toes—when he can stay awake, that is! As … Continue reading

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“Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookshop: A Tiny Treasure Hunt” by Jamie Michalak

Treasure Hunt Mystery! Illustrated by Kelly Murphy Dakota Crumb is good at finding things.  Her cousin in Paris has contacted her, begging her to come there and find a rare book.  As soon as she arrives, she quickly starts following … Continue reading

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“Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur?” Written & Illustrated by Helen Yoon

Where O Where has My Dinosaur Gone? Come join a little girl’s search for her favorite playmate, her invisible dinosaur.  He has been missing ever since she gave him a bath.  She tries making him his favorite snack, and putting … Continue reading

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“My Dog Just Speaks Spanish” by Andrea Caceres

  Andrea Caceres Illustrator  Potato, Potahto! Aurora is a little girl who has a problem.  She has learned to speak English after moving to the United States, but her dog, Nena, will only speak Spanish.  Whenever she calls her, or … Continue reading

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“Where are Your Shoes, Mr. Brown?” by Justin Rhodes

  Illustrated by Heather Dickinson Making Memories Every Day! Mr. Brown is a little boy who can’t keep track of his shoes. He and his family search many places, but do not find them. His sister loans him her boots, … 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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