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Vocabulary Lesson With Opposites Can Be Taught With These Two Characters in This Creative Picture Book
These two delightful characters, Moe and Peanut, will provide some fun lessons with opposite words for young readers. Too Much! Not Enough! Messy, Neat, Noisy, Quiet, and more opposites make this a fun read with a vocabulary lesson included.
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School Adventures for Introducing Children to Their First School Year in a Creative Picture Book
A new school year is fast approaching and many children will experience school for the very first time. Hello School is a delightful picture book with all of the elements of a typical day at school. An excited group of children are ready to meet their new teacher and lots of new friends.
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Dogs Teach Acceptance and Love in a Charming Picture Book With a Lesson That One Can Be Whatever One Wants to Be
What do children want to be when they grow up? There are so many choices! Dogs might have the same thoughts as they grow from a puppy to an adult dog. Dogs want to know that they will be accepted and loved no matter what they choose to be in this delightful story of choosing a profession.
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Fantasy, Friendship, and Family Combine in Fast-Paced Magical New Read for Fans of Jaleigh Johnson
An explosion brings children to new adventures in a new location. They cannot remember their past, but two of the chldren may be the only ones to save their new adopted land from all evil. Jaleigh Johnson has created a magical story that teaches a lesson of tolerance for new refugees.
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Mental Illness in a Young Teen's Story of Loss and the Real World
Sadie lives in both the real world and her own little world. She has a secret world that she is afraid for others to discover when she finds herself in the hospital. This is a timely topic for a lot of teens in our society today with mental illness.
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Math Fun for Young Children in Creative Picture Book Teaches Sorting, Counting, and Categorization
Teaching math with picture books is always fun for young children. Sam Sorts by Marthe Jocelyn is a creative book to use in teaching a variety of beginning math skills in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Sorting, counting, and categorization are all skills that Sam learns as he gets organized.
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Family and Friends Power Through Grief Together When a Family Member Dies in This Heartfelt Story of a Brave Young Girl
Thirteen is a difficult age and when you lose your dad at this age, grief makes it more difficult. Briana loved her dad as a dad and as a great storyteller. Briana navigates through her grief and discovers that her dad's words to her come through her own heart. "Be Your Own" has meaning for her.
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Magical Adventures with Baking, Cats, and a Touch of Traveling Like Mary Poppins in a Delightful Chapter Book
Miss Petitfour bakes, takes her sixteen cats on magical adventures, and travels in the most wonderful way by using her tablecloth to fly. Five adventures are told in five chapters of fun. Miss Petitfour also reads to her beloved cats as a quiet activity. Come along for fun adventures.
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Imaginative Stories Teach the Lesson of Believing is Achieving in This Creative Picture Book
Imagination has become a difficult concept for children today because of the immersion in technology. Grandpa's stories in The Magician's Secret help bring back the power of imagination to a little boy in this creative picture book.
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Friends Give Hugs Even If Someone Is Prickly and Different
Hugs are needed in our world even more now than before. Young children will see the value of a hug in this delightful picture book that teaches that hugs can make a friend's day better.
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Family Homelessness Teaches a Young Girl That Belonging Can Bloom Even in the Worst Conditions
Homelessness is unfortunately a timely topic for many children now and Melissa Sarno's new novel for ages 8-12 teaches a middle school girl that belonging can happen even in the worst conditions. Cora lfollows her late father's advice about thinking in "threes".
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Anne of Green Gables for the Youngest Readers Celebrates Colors and Numbers in Two Delightful Board Books
Everyone loves Anne of Green Gables and Kelly Hill has two delightful board books for infants and toddlers that can help pass along this favorite character that older children have loved for many years. Anne celebrates colors and numbers with a walk in nature and her first friend at Green Gables.
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Board Book Fun for Babies and Toddlers Encourages Early Reading Skills
Board books are popular with parents who have infants and toddlers. What parent has not heard the request of "just one more" when young toddlers want to avoid giving up something they like? Jennifer Hansen Rolli's Just One More is a fun read aloud that joins in the fun of this popular request.
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Fairy Tale Reimagined with a Hilarious Twist on Some Old Familiar Characters
Fans of Liesl Shurtliff will be delighted with her new book GRUMP. A fairy tale with a hilarious twist on some old favorite characters from childhood will engage readers age 8-12 with Grump, a dwarf who gets mixed up with Snow White and the mean queen. Let the adventures begin!
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Family Memories, Good Times, and New Things to Come Combine to Close out Birdsall's Penderwicks Series
Jeanne Birdsall closes her popular series about the Penderwick family in this final story about reunions, family members, and an upcoming wedding. Young readers will enjoy the send-off story with fond memories of the previous books and perhaps remember their own family times with similar events.
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Math Genius Goes to Middle School and Learns that Friendship and Pi Involve More Than Circumference and Diameter
Middle school can be daunting for our children. Being a math genius does not make it any easier. Lucy must now actually go to school after being homeschooled until the age of 12. Lucy discovers that Pi can be a friend and not just a math concept.
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Imagination in this Creative Read Aloud Picture Book for Young Children Makes a Visit to the Doctor Less Scary
J.E. Morris's Fish Are Not Afraid of Doctors is just in time for those summer doctor visits to prepare for the next school year with exams and those dreaded shots. Use your imagination along with Maud to make your doctor visit less scary.
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Cooking, Childhood, and Julia Child Combine to Make This Picture Book a Joyful Inspiration for Creating Delicious Meals
Children love to cook and this fun read aloud picture book that introduces Julia Child to young chefs will be a hit with young readers. Julia Child as a childhood chef offers inspiration for young chefs with fun illustrations along with the story of her childhood with friends and family.
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Dogs Learn Life Lessons From Their Creative Governess in a Charming Story
How many dog owners would love to have a nanny for their dog? Miss Moon gets her first position as a governess to 67 rambunctious dogs and soon learns that being a governess to dogs is second to none as a fun start to her career. Wise Words from a Dog Governess is a fun read for dog lovers.
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Technology Tools for Busy High School Students Preparing for Upcoming College Admissions
College admissions are looming for this season's busy students and new technology is at the forefront again for helping students connect with their chosen schools. The new apps from these two companies are designed for students who are beginning to look at colleges and getting admitted.
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Immigration and Young Children in a Beautiful Picture Book and Story That Has a Lesson of Friendship in New Places
Young children who immigrate to America with their parents must learn to make new friends while at the same time experiencing grief at leaving their old home and possibly other family members. Sakura is from Japan and comes to America with her parents to have new experiences.
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Science Is for Girls in Creative Story and Picture Book With a Character That Is Geeky and Girly
Do you have a daughter who likes science? Girls who are "geeks" are coming to the head of the line now in our society. Girls can be inventors and contribute to the engineering profession along with their male partners. Join Magnolia Mudd in her adventure to teach this lesson.
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Science Kit for Young Children Encourages Learning About Our Body
Parents who have children who are home schooled often purchase extra curriculum materials to enhance learning. Adventures in Science from Silver Dolphin Books has published a learning kit about the human body with fun stickers and a small plastic skeleton to assemble. The kit includes a book.
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Art Comes from Ordinary Objects in Imaginative Story and Picture Book Based on the Childhood of Artist Joseph Cornell
Introduce young children to art with this story about collecting objects that one loves and creating art with the beloved objects. Imagination comes into play during the childhood of renowned artist Joseph Cornell and children will be inspired by what he collects and creates.
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Colors in Our World Come in a Variety of Shades as Illustrated in this Unique Book about Colors by Crushiform
Color is a huge part of art and people who are interested in color will find this unique book about colors to be one that you will want to add to your bookshelf. The book is simple with fun illustrations about the colors of our world. New vocabulary about colors is also a part of this book.
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Seagull Teaches Lesson on Nature's Wonders with Beautiful New Picture Book and All the Elements of a Day at the Beach
A gull, a little boy, and a starfish teach that nature is full of wonders and that nature takes care of the ecosystem in many ways. On Gull Beach is a beautifully crafted story with all of the exciting elements of a day at the beach and surprises in how nature works for the good of all creatures.
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Sibling Story in a Delightful Picture Book with the Discovery that a New Baby Sister Adds New Skills to Life
Sibling rivalry can become a reality with the arrival of a new baby sister or brother. Baby sisters or brothers can be downright annoying until they step up to help the older sibling.
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Mysterious Powers Consume One Girl in Deborah Schaumberg's The Tombs
Avery has special powers that she doesn't want anyone to know about. Adventures come when she has to decide to run or face her powers after causing an explosion at her dad's factory.
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Friendship, a Cafe, and the Color Pink Come Together to Make a Fun Picture Book
A secret admirer is leaving special pink gifts for Adele. Adele runs a cafe and loves all of her customers but sometimes when it rains they don't come. The secret pink gifts help when it rains.
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Colors Are for Every Girl and Boy in This Picture Book That Celebrates Colors and Equality
Introduce colors to young readers with this picture book that celebrates both colors and equality. It is never too early to teach both boys and girls that both sexes can like the same thing.
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Adventure, Travel, and Rain in a Fun Mystery to Solve in Book One of New Series for Readers in the Middle Grades
Uncle Paul is missing and Samantha Spinner sets off with her brother to find him. Her mysterious gift of a rusty red umbrella left to her by her uncle is the key to his disappearance.
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Water for All Brings Hope to Orphans in an Inspiring Picture Book With Story Told Through the Eyes of a Real Boy
A village in Kenya is experiencing a severe drought. The orphanage is afraid that there will not be enough water for everyone. Kindness won over and a new well was dug to provide enough water.
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Women, Perfection, and Our Imperfection is Worth the Journey to Finding Ourselves
Kelly McNelis' Your Messy Brilliance is right on target for the current topics that women are talking about. She writes with clarity about a multitude of ways to just be themselves.
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Paris for an Armadillo Is an Exciting Adventure in a Beautiful Picture Book
Arlo the Armadillo is introduced to traveling by his grandfather through his travel journals. Arlo reads about Paris and travels there to explore the sights and sounds of this beloved city.
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Valentine Surprise Personalized for Special Gifting This Year
Personalized gifts are always appreciated. Valentines Day is approaching and this special company has a wonderful way to personalize a book for your loved ones. Valentines come with the book.
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Mystery and Art in an Engaging Chapter Book for Readers in the Middle Grades
Fans of Alice in Wonderland will be drawn to Charis Cotter's The Painting, an engaging mystery that combines mystery with the angst of getting along with your mother as you grow up.
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Bullying and Bossiness Combine to Teach Both Respect for Differences and that Bossiness is No Fun
Richard Torrey writes with humor to teach the lesson that bossiness is no way to keep friends. Young readers will find this lesson to be valuable when facing a bully. It is more fun to play nicely.
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Teaching Children About Friendship With Picture Book "Yak and Dove"
Best friends do not have to be alike to be best friends. Differences make friendship interesting. Yak and Dove discover that they are more alike than they think as they explore their new friendship.
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Puzzle of Life Lesson in Fitting in Learned in Creative Picture Book When Oliver Learns to Be Himself
Young children often experience the problem of fitting in. Oliver learns the lesson that being oneself is the best way to fit in.
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Race Relations at the Forefront of a Young African-American Boy's Life Tell an Honest Story About Growing Up Black
Justyce is an African-American boy who will soon attend an Ivy League college. His encounter with the police gives him a reason to look for how Dr. Martin Luther King would handle today's conflicts.
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Pirates Model the I Can Attitude for Young Readers in Creative Picture Book
Young children sometimes use the "I can't" excuse when they have a task to do. Pirates in Cap'n Rex & His Clever Crew will inspire the "I can" attitude.
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Color Brings Comfort to Bedtime in Imaginative Picture Book That Will Help with the Scariness of the Dark
Frankie, a little bear, is afraid of the dark at bedtime and doesn't want to be alone. Mom finds a solution with a surprising object and comfort is achieved at bedtime.
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Aquarium Life Inspires an Adventure in Escape for Inky the Octopus in a Fun Read Aloud Story
Doesn't an octopus belong in the ocean? Inky makes his great escape from the aquarium and succeeds in finding his real home in the sea forever.
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Legos Help with the Reality of Loss in a Young Boy's Life in a Powerful Novel for the YA Audience
Legos and creativity are part of all young boys' lives. Who would think that legos would help navigate the pain of losing a brother and finding one's way through adolescence?
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Winter Fun Is Better With Friends in a Delightful Picture Book for the Winter Season
What activities do your children like to participate in during the winter season? Little mice discover that doing things with friends is more fun than doing things alone.
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Family Secrets in New Thought-Provoking Novel for the YA Audience
Children of Refuge is high drama for the YA audience. Fast-paced and good read that young adults in today's society will relate to.
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Christmas Spirit of Friendship in Adorable New Picture Book That Inspires Young Children to Help Friends
Would your child be sad to miss Christmas? Little Bear needs help from friends who don't want him to miss Christmas.
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Christmas Wish is a Surprising Request for Santa to Bring in a Hilarious Picture Book for the Season
What do your children want for Christmas this year? Children always have surprising requests for Santa and this hilarious story will be a huge surprise to be fulfilled. Merry Christmas!
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Review of Hot Logic's Lunch-Box Cooker (Cook on the Go or at Home)
Busy people like quick and simple equipment to cook with. I have found a great cooking tool that is innovative and fun to use. Hot Logic cooking trays will make cooking on the go or at home fun.
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Bedtime Routine with Fun Little Bot in New Picture Book Makes Going to Sleep Easy
Parents can relate to this fun read aloud that can make bedtime an easier time. Young children need a consistent routine to transition from a busy day to a relaxing night. Little Bot can help.
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Cooking Together Brings a Solution to End Fighting in Creative Picture Book With a Surprising Friendship
Who wants to cook with a fire-breathing dragon? He might burn the food. Saving a friendship comes into play when the little knight pairs baking with a friend to solve the problem 0f having an enemy.
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Fairy Tale Twist in New Picture Book of Cinderella, Social Media, and Girl Power
This new picture book is not your grandmother's story of Cinderella. This girl learns that you cannot believe everything you see in ads when she finds her fairy godmother.
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Halloween Ghost Becomes Your Friend in Charming Picture Book with a Life Lesson on Friendship
Having a ghost for a friend can be an awesome experience. You can share fun activities and grow together through the years. A lifelong friendship can be a valuable possession even with a ghost.
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Hockey, Simple Pleasure With Perfect Ice, and Moon Phases Create This Gorgeous Picture Book for All Ages
Children wait for the perfect ice when the moon is right to have their first hockey game of the season. When the Moon Comes will delight both young readers and adults who love picture books.
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Mystery and Puzzles Combine in a New Adventure Book with Mr. Lemoncello
Mr. Lemoncello, everyone's favorite game maker, is back with a fun read by Chris Grabenstein. Fun fact-finding puzzles to solve in order to win a new game teaches research skills to young readers.
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Teaching Nature, Friendship, and Our Ecosystems in a Fascinating Picture Book With Quirky Animal Partnerships
Friendships between all kinds of animals helps our ecosystems in a variety of fascinating ways. This picture book with fun facts is a great teaching tool for science classrooms.
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Bald Eagle, Science, Technology, and Compassion Combine in Gorgeous Picture Book to Learn Wildlife Conservation
The Bald Eagle was removed from the endangered species list ten years ago. Beauty and the Beak is a timely release of this gorgeous picture book to remind us to take care of these incredible birds.
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Different Is a Good Thing in Amy Dixon's New Picture Book "Maurice the Unbeastly"
Teaching children about differences and teaching tolerance are hot topics in the classroom and in the home. Maurice the Unbeastly is a great choice for learning that different is a good thing.
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Read With Rufus From the Red Planet in Kim Griswell's New Picture Book "Rufus Blasts Off!"
The love of reading is shared with the beloved character Rufus the Pig in this delightful new picture book. Young readers will also enjoy the space concepts that come with Rufus's trip to Mars.
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Family, Friendship, and Roots All in E. Lockhart's New Psychological Thriller for the YA Audience
Family roots are important for teens. Lockhart's We Were Liars for the YA audience teaches young readers what the value of a family is and how to navigate the family roots that can be challenging.
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Anne of Green Gables is Remembered in a New YA Novel That Takes Its Inspiration from the Life of L.M. Montgomery
Fans of the character Anne of Green Gables will appreciate this new fictional novel from Melanie J. Fishbane. She writes a fictional account of the life of the author of Anne of Green Gables.
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Bookworms Unite in Andrew Clements' Fun New Book The Losers Club
Do you have a young bookworm in your family? Children often experience rejection by peers if they like reading, and this fun read will teach important lessons in handling this situation.
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My Experience With Spoonful of Comfort's Lovely Gift Box
Gifts of food are always welcome. Illness, new parents, college students away from mom's cooking are all people who would love some prepared food. This is the perfect thing to send them.
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Neanderthal Siblings Lucy and Andy Return in Jeffrey Brown's New Fact/Fiction Adventures in the Cold
Fans of Lucy and Andy Neanderthal are in for a fun read in Brown's second book that is filled with adventures in the Ice Age. Young readers will enjoy the new discoveries about the Stone Age.
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Patterns Everywhere Contribute to Learning Early Math Skills in Julie Kraulis' A Pattern for Pepper
Patterns are everywhere in daily life. Clothing is the perfect way to introduce patterns to your child. Explore patterns with Pepper as she chooses a new dress with the perfect pattern in the fabric
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Cars Are Not Just For Boys as Sue Macy's Motor Girls Presents the History of Women and Their Cars
Everyone has heard the jokes about women drivers. But do you know the history of women and their cars? Motor Girls is a comprehensive guide to fascinating facts about women drivers in auto history
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Dogs Tell Their Own Special Stories in this Creative Book that Also Encourages Adoption
It's Open Mic Night at the Story Zoo. All dogs are encouraged to tell their own stories about their life from coming from a scary shelter into a loving home. Pet adoption is a central theme.
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Robot Finds Creative Solution to His Problem in this Visually Appealing Picture Book Can You Find My Robot's Arm
A little robot has a problem to solve. He must look for a replacement for his missing arm. Young readers will search along with him in this creative story and learn to use problem solving skills.
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Color Your Way Into the Undersea World of the Little Mermaid with this Creative Coloring Book and Story
Coloring books are not just for children anymore. Adults also color to relieve stress and relax. Both children and adults will enjoy The Little Mermaid coloring book that includes the story.
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Andrea Zuill's Picture Book Dance is for Everyone Has a Lesson in Diversity for Young Children
Have you ever seen an alligator in ballet class? The girls accept it into the class and name it Tanya. Tanya gets a starring role with her own dance and the girls learn about diversity in our world.
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Board Book I'm Silly Introduces a New Emotion to Toddlers and Infants
Jennifer and Matthew Holm add another board book to their My First Comics series with I'm Silly. Toddlers and infants can relate to being silly and the tornado in this story will have them laughing.
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Beach Party Surf Monkey Brings Hilarious Adventures to Hotel Living in a New Fast-Paced Readable Story
Making a movie at your family's motel in Florida is a great idea to help bring in tourists. P.T. and Gloria have to come up with a good business plan to help the movie succeed.
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Jennifer Holm's Beloved Character Babymouse is Ready for Middle School
Babymouse is beginning a new chapter in life and entering middle school. All sorts of adventures are waiting. Babymouse decides to make a movie and star in her own adventures in middle school.
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Linda Ashman's Picture Book Ella Who? Can Introduce the Concept of Animal Sanctuaries to Young Children
It's moving day for a little girl and her family. She discovers a baby elephant that has escaped from an animal sanctuary hiding in the new house. Friendship begins until the elephant is returned.
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How to Teach Problem Solving to Kids With the Book "World Pizza" by Cece Meng
Who knew that pizza could be a peacemaker? A sneeze turns the word "peace" into the word "pizza" in Mom's wish for peace, and everyone enjoys pizza from the sky instead of fighting and arguing.
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Jennifer Bell's The Uncommoners: The Crooked Sixpence is a Magical Read for Fans of Magical Mysteries
Have you ever traveled to a magical land by way of a suitcase? Ivy Sparrow and her brother travel to the land of the uncommoners to solve the mystery of their grandma's family secrets.
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Introduce Environmental Topics to Children Using the Picture Book "Fog"
It is never too early to introduce our environment to children. The care of our environment is a hot topic and children notice all kinds of changes. Has your child experienced foggy weather?
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Teaching Children to Stay in Their Own Beds With the Book "Go Sleep in Your Own Bed!"
Parents face the difficulty of getting their child to sleep in their own bed at some point during the early-toddler years. Learning to sleep alone can be introduced to your child with this fun story.
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Tim Beiser's New Picture Book "There,There" Has a Lesson for Looking on the Bright Side
Young children can get grouchy for a variety of reasons. Being bored is no fun. Beiser's new picture book is a fun read to help children find the bright side of any situation.
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Linda Bailey's Carson Crosses Canada Introduces Canada to Young Readers with a Cross-Country Adventure
Cross-country road trips are always fun. Annie Magruder and her little dog Carson are traveling to Canada to visit her sister. Special sights are part of the trip and Carson has a surprise waiting.
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Christopher Moore's Big Book of Canada Celebrates Canada's 150th Birthday with Beautiful Photos and Fun Facts
Moore's updated edition of The Big Book of Canada is just in time for travelers to help celebrate Canada's 150th birthday. Beautiful photographs and a wealth of facts make this book a collectible.
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Teaching Children About Pet Care From Tammi Sauer's Book, Caring for Your Lion
Is your child ready for a pet? This delightful read aloud teaches that pets need a lot of care. You probably aren't getting a lion, but this book teaches the general theme of pet care.
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Shelter Needs Are Met With a Variety of Opportunities to Volunteer, Donate, and Adopt
Local shelters have a multitude of ongoing needs. The Manatee County Animal Services shelter in Palmetto, Florida is one of many where needs are being met in a variety of ways. It takes a village.
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Josh Funk's The Case of the Stinky Stench Is a Fun Read Aloud for Young Mystery Readers
What is that awful smell ? Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast are off on their next adventure to solve the mystery of a terrible odor in the fridge. A lesson of compassion is part of the solution.
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Rachelle Delaney Returns With a Story of the Modern Circus and Problem Solving Adventures
Times are changing for what families want in a circus performance. Seb must find a way to save his family's world-renowned circus and his search for solutions to help his family also saves others.
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African American Children's Treasury of Classic Songs and Games in a Keepsake Publication
Clapping, jumping, singing, and shouting are all part of childhood poems, stories, and songs. African American literature in this collection will delight families for years to come.
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Melissa Savage's Debut Novel Lemons Models the Lesson of When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade
Lemonade Liberty Witt experiences the loss of her mom at the age of eleven and must learn resilience to navigate this loss. The elusive Bigfoot plays a part in her new adventures after loss.
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Ann Brashares' New Book Features Life Themes That Are Familiar for Many in the Ya Audience
Brashares' new book The Whole Thing Together brings the themes of step-families, first love, and new relationships to life for great summertime reading for the YA audience.
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Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt Find Their Own Superpower for Helping Friends in a Fun Cartoon Read Aloud
Ben Clanton is back with his characters Narwhal and Jelly in this fun read aloud that teaches the power of a superhero who brings out the best in his friends.
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"Elly and the Smelly Sneaker": a New Twist to Cinderella's Story
Lesley Gorin's Elly and the Smelly Sneaker is an inspiring story for young girls who are looking for their "girl power." If you have a girl ages 6-10, this fun read aloud is for them.
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Classic Fairy Tales in Board Books Create the Opportunity for Babies to Get Acquainted with Reading
It is never too early to introduce classic fairy tales to young children. Publishers are adding classics in board book form now to introduce infants and toddlers to the joy of reading.
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"Hoot and Honk Just Can't Sleep" Is the Perfect Bedtime Story to Help Little Ones Fall Asleep in Their Own Beds
Getting little ones to sleep in their own beds is a common problem that every parent will face at one time or another. Let Hoot and Honk help with this fun read-aloud picture book.
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"Big Little Hippo" Is a Picture Book For Teaching That Kindness Is More Important Than Size
If you have a young child who has an older sibling, you know the problems that arise when the little one feels left out because he/she is the youngest.
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Picture Book Combines Fun-Filled Chickens with Counting Skills for Young Readers
Chickens having fun are everywhere in this colorful counting book for young children. "Count Your Chickens" by Jo Ellen Bogart will have your children engaged in counting skills while they read.
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Thousand Star Hotel: A Picture Book That Teaches Lesson on Wants vs. Needs
The popular Okee Dokee brothers are back with a fun picture book that parents will find useful in teaching the important lesson about the topic of wants vs. needs. What do your children wish for?
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Shelter Launches New and Creative Kennel Area to Help With Heartworm Treatment
Manatee County Animal Services Shelter in Palmetto, Florida is on the move again to help its animals live their best lives while waiting for their forever homes. Volunteer, donate, and adopt.
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Chinese New Year Celebrations Offer New Cultural Adventures for Families to Learn about This Holiday
The Year of the Rooster is here with Chinese New Year 2017 beginning on January 28. The celebrations will continue for 15 days. This is a great time to introduce children to a new culture .
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"Your Alien Returns" is a Fun Read Aloud Lesson for Fitting Into a New Community
Moving can be stressful for children. Tammi Sauer's fun read aloud, "Your Alien Returns," is a great choice for young children to learn a lesson in fitting into a new community.
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Shelter Begins New Year With High Hopes for Increased Community Support
Manatee County Animal Services shelter in Palmetto, Florida is enjoying increased community support for animals that are in need of forever homes. Awareness of needs is increasing for precious lives.
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Superheroes Teach Life Lessons in New Action-Packed Picture Book
Young children need superheroes in today's world. "Even Superheroes Have Bad Days" by Shelly Becker teaches children to keep going after encountering challenges.
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Christmas Buche De Noel and a Visit With Madeline in Paris
Madeline is everyone's favorite little girl from France and she also celebrates Christmas. Her Christmas book is a fun way to combine reading and a cultural experience in baking for Christmas.
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Christmas Magic with New Picture Book Features the Popular Character Babymouse
Christmas brings magical thinking to all children and Jennifer L. Holm's "Little BabyMouse and the Christmas Cupcakes" is the perfect book to begin the holiday season with its own magic that inspires.
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Personalizing the "The Night Before Christmas" Book-Reading Tradition
Reading "The Night Before Christmas" is a tradition in many families. Add a personalized version to your collection this year to create a feeling of belonging and interest in this beloved story.
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Autism and Sensory Help for Children on the Spectrum with Creative Learning Apps
Children on the autism spectrum have special needs when it comes to processing loud noises, smells, and frightening events. Thunder storms fit into the category of frightening events. Fun apps help.
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"A Teeny Tiny Halloween" with a Classic Familiar Character and a New Twist for the Autumn Holiday
Parents who were children in the late 50's and early 60's will remember the classic folk tale of the teeny tiny woman and her bone. "A Teeny Tiny Halloween" brings back memories with this new book.
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Bully Breeds Are Now Targets for Success in Community Efforts to Find Responsible Forever Homes
Pit Bulls, AKA the bully breeds, are making inroads into finally being accepted as loving pets with both community and worldwide activism to save these dogs from discrimination and being euthanized.
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"I Love Construction Vehicles": Book and Accessories for Your Young Builders
Do you have a future architect in your family? This engaging set with a book and included accessories will inspire little builders.
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"Oskar Loves" Invites Young Children to Explore and Appreciate the World Around Them in an Engaging Picture Book
What does your young child love? Oskar the raven invites you into his world to share what he loves and to think about the things that the reader loves as you read along.
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"Pup in the Shoe": Life Lessons of Unconditional Love and Family Loyalty in Colorful Picture Book for Young Children
Young children often experience separation anxiety when attending childcare or school. An engaging story of a pup's mom that returns is a great tool for talking with your child about their fears.
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"The Da Vinci Code" Adapted for a New Audience of Young Readers
A new adaptation of the successful "Da Vinci Code" is out that will intrigue young readers from the age of 12 and up. Young readers will find this adaptation filled with mystery and history.
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"Leaping Lemmings!" Is Your Child Learning to Avoid Peer Pressure and Make Good Independent Decisions?
Peer pressure can begin as early as the preschool and kindergarten years. Choosing fun read aloud books to discuss this concept can benefit your child when they encounter their first social groups.
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"More Than Magic": Girl Power Rocks in a Magical and Empowering Story of Strength and Friendship
Popular cartoon characters are often a fun way for girls to relate to when looking for a feeling of empowerment. Kathryn Lasky brings a cartoon character to life in this story of friendship.
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Help Your Toddler Get Dressed with the Delightfully Creative Read Aloud "Where do Pants Go?"
Teaching young children to dress themselves can be a challenge. A fun read aloud with Rebecca Van Slyke's new book can help with the task. Young children can be hilarious with learning to dress.
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Impyrium: Magical Characters, Sorcery, and Fantasy Thrills in a New Series for Fans of the Fantasy Genre
A new series of fantasy will be welcomed by fans of the mystical worlds of Potter and the popular "Game of Thrones". "Impyrium" by Henry Neff will have readers eager to dive in to new magic.
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Thrones and Bones Trilogy Comes to an End with Epic Battle to Reclaim the Horn
Lou Anders brings his Throne and Bones trilogy to a conclusion with his new book "Skyborn". Fans of this adventurous series will be drawn in to read about the final battle to win back the Horn.
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"The Kids' Money Book"—A Great Educational Tool That Teaches that Money is Not Just For Spending
What do your children know about money? Jamie Kyle McGillian's new book "The Kids' Money Book" has all the latest information in an entertaining read that teaches that money is not just for spending.
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Wildfires, Facts, the Science of Fire, and Heroic Firefighters in Extraordinary Book from National Geographic Kids
Wildfires are in the news every summer with fires started either by natural sources such as lightening or by humans. Stunning photos and interesting facts of some of the largest fires are featured .
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Picture Book That Gives Back to Environmental Conservation and Wildlife Protection
A book that gives back to society is a valuable tool in teaching children to contribute to worthy causes. The theme of giving back combined with animals makes this story a lovely reading experience.
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Stranger Danger Lesson in a Fun Read Aloud Book
Hard lessons can be easily taught to young children when choosing the right book. Teaching stranger danger to young children is one of those lessons. A fun story can help with this lesson.
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Penguins, a Geography Lesson, and a Life Lesson in Self-Esteem Combine to Make a Fun Read Aloud for Children
How is your child's self-esteem? A little blue penguin in a great read aloud book will teach that how one looks on the outside is not as important as what is on the inside.
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Robot in the Classroom Brings Hilarious Chaos to Science Day
Can your child build a robot? Science Day at school brings the chance for children to create all sorts of things. This fun read aloud can inspire young children to invent something of their own.
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Would your child invite a tyronosaurus rex to their birthday party?
Dinosaurs and birthday parties are always a favorite topic with young children. This fun read aloud combines both topics along with a life lesson in patience.
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Dragons and dreams provide the "what if" to living a successful life
What if you had your own dragon to inspire you to live a great life? Jim Dilyard's "Ian and the Great Silver Dragon" answers this question for young teens with positive thoughts for living.
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Soccer, rhymes, and the fun of the game captured in a colorful read aloud picture book
Soccer has become a game that children are participating in at a very young age. This delightful picture book reflects the fun that children experience by playing without drama of hard competition.
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Adoption Events Supported by Rescue Organizations and Pet Vendors Meet Standards in the No Kill Equation
Small shelters in out-of-the-way locations encounter difficulties with getting their animals into good homes. Partnerships with an accessible venue is successful in finding home for deserving pet.
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Memoir of Punk Rocker's Battle with Cancer Highlights Music as a Source of Strength for Life
Young adults want good reads that feel real. A punk rocker's memoir about his battle with cancer is a compelling story that many in the YA audience will relate to. Cancer does not have to win.
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Greek mythology presented with new and unexpected twists can be entertaining
Everyone knows many of the familiar gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. But do you know Kairos, the god of luck? Take a look at some myths that you have never heard and are full of surprises.
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Olympics offer the opportunity for family time fun along with learning life lessons
Summer Olympics 2016 are beginning soon, but each Olympic season can present opportunities for family time fun and learning life lessons for children. Games can be used to spark interests and ideas.
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Nature tour vs pokemon go is a nice change of pace to spark science education
Parks and backyards provide a great resource for nature study. Children are drawn to outdoor environments and science learning is easily sparked by exposure to the variety of science concepts found.
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Friendship lessons learned from both family pets and nobody's pets
Animals provide a great life lesson in friendship and other moral lessons. A great read aloud story that features animals as pets and potential pets can lead to the discovery that all animals count.
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Nursery rhyme characters can teach the dress for success concept
Children in our materialistic society today are exposed to apparel that is costly and not always appropriate for real childhood experiences. The concept of "less is more" can be a helpful lesson.
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Herb gardens and fun read aloud are great ingredients for family time
Children love digging in the dirt. Gardening can be a great family activity that even the youngest children can participate in. A fun read aloud about gardening completes the activity.
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Rescues, pet-friendly venues, and creative fundraising events raise awareness for needed pet adoptions
Communities around the country are joining in the movement toward saving more lives and helping people help animals with creative adoption events, fundraisers, and rescues that help shelter animals.
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Pit Bulls Are Individuals and Not a Breed
Pit bulls are not a distinct breed. Education is necessary to protect these dogs and give families the privilege of owning a pittie. These dogs can live amazing lives with education about adoption.
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Teaching children that different can be the same
Children can discover the differences in their world with discussions that center around ordinary objects and transfer these concepts to learning that being different can bring us together as friends.
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Sharing fear with a friend creates confidence
Reading engaging stories can be a great tool for parents with young children who need to solve problems that young children face. Young children easily relate to characters who are like them.
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Green Living for Healthy and Safe Children
Green living is a hot topic with today's young parents. Parents want safe, non-toxic environments in their childcare center.
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Drawing Leads to Reading
Early childhood teachers have learned that drawing leads to early writing skills. When a child begins to scribble, writing skills follow in a natural progression as the child becomes more proficient in holding a crayon, pencil, or marker. Drawing...
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Cook the book-early childhood reading
Cooking and early reading skills can go hand-in-hand. Children can relate a recipe with a rebus recipe card that is prepared with words, pictures, and numbers to a practical early reading experience.
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I am a retired teacher with 32 years in the elementary classroom and one year teaching education courses for future teachers at a small college. I enjoy training future teachers. I have a Master's degree in elementary education with early childhood in addition to elementary. My passion is for children's literature. I also have written and covered animal advocacy issues for the past two years. My passion for animal rights and shelter issues has taken me to new ideas for writing.
Examiner.com chose to shut down after a good run of 8 years. I have returned to writing for The Hub Pages. My passion is still for writing book reviews for children's books. I currently write reviews for 5 public relations firms that regularly send books to me. I also have a passion for writing animal advocacy pieces and I have found that these are of great interest. I am also working for three major publishing companies that publish children's books.
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