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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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“Lupe Lopez Reading Rock Star,” by e. E. Charlton-Trujillo & Pat Zietlow-Miller

Illustrated by Joe Cepeda Reaching for the Stars Lupe starts first grade wanting to be on The Reading Wall of Fame.  That is where the names of the kids who are great readers, the reading rock stars, are featured.  Their … Continue reading

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“The Christmas Doll: A Repair Shop Story,” by Amy Sparkes

Illustrated by Katie Hickey A Special Christmas Gift! This sweet tale is based on a true story, and a popular British tv series about a repair shop. During WWII, Sue was a child and was sent (evacuated) to the country … Continue reading

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“Grandpa is Here!” by Tanya Rosie

Illustrated by Chuck Groenink The Ties that Bind! The little girl in this story is both excited and shy when her grandfather comes to visit.  He has traveled hundreds of miles to see them.  He has brought treats from his … Continue reading

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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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