We’re all aware that mice star in oodles of kids’ books… …as well as bunnies… …cats… …dogs. Recently I’ve recognized the sizable number of alligators and crocodiles lurking there as well. What business do these toothy, scary fellows have in …
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fiction favorites…my heart is laughing
My Heart is Laughing, by Rose Lagercrantz, illustrated by Eva Eriksson, translated by Julia Marshall originally published in Sweden, 2012 English edition published in 2014 by Gecko Press “This is a story about Dani, who’s always happy. She’s unhappy too, …
fiction favorites…Jane, the Fox, and Me
Jane, the Fox, and Me, by Fanny Britt, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault, translated from the French by Christelle Morelli and Susan Ouriou published in 2012 by Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press Hélène is a thoroughly-average, thoughtful, bookish young girl who …
fiction favorites…What We Found in the Sofa and How it Saved the World
What We Found in the Sofa and How it Saved the World, by Henry Clark, illustrated by Jeremy Holmes published in 2013 by Little, Brown and Company “I have news,” Fiona announced, and sat down between us. “It turns out,” …
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a tip of the hat to two friendly stories
These two stories are as charming and sweet as a cherry tart. That good. Check them out for yourself! Brimsby’s Hats, written and illustrated by Andrew Prahin published in 2014 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Brimsby lives …
two warmheated novels coming to you from alaska and sweden
Happy stories with loving relationships, but nary a saccharine note. Real, honest, children’s viewpoints. Young girls who, like Billy Miller (which won a Newbery Honor — did you see?!?! So thrilled about that) are good, and like being good, yet …
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skidamarink a-dink, a-dink…five sweet books that say “i love you!”
Valentine’s Day is coming! Time to break out the chocolates and candy hearts, construction paper and doilies, and tell folks we love ’em! One way to celebrate is by joining in International Book Giving Day on February 14, which you …
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fiction favorites…Liar and Spy
Liar and Spy, by Rebecca Stead Safer takes the spy stuff very seriously. He tells me that there’s this guy in the building, who he calls Mr. X, who is almost definitely up to something evil. He says that — …
a list of…five snapshots of friendship at its finest
The Friend, by Sarah Stewart, pictures by David Small Annabelle Bernadette Clementine Dodd is a diminutive girl with an extravagant name and a mansion to call home. But, she rarely sees her glamorous parents. They’re much too busy. Neglected …
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a list of…five friendly, loving stories for Valentine’s Day
Love is…adapted from the Bible and illustrated by Wendy Anderson Halperin Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is not envious or boastful. Love is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way. Love is not …
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