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#blogbookaday: Cycle City
Summary: “When little Etta the Elephant goes to her Aunt Ellen’s house, she takes a journey through bicycle-filled Cycle City, a town filled with bikes of all kinds! At the end of the day, a special surprise awaits Etta—the most amazing bicycle parade imaginable. Detail-rich illustrations in this fun seek-and-find…
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Even Superheroes Make Mistakes
Summary: “What do young superheroes do when they’ve blundered and bungled? They don’t get mad; they get SMART! This fun follow-up to Even Superheroes Have Bad Days teaches kids another humorous lesson in overcoming adversity. Even superheroes sometimes slip up and err. And when that happens, do they say, “It’s not FAIR?”…
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#blogbookaday: There’s a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor
Summary: “The outcome is anything but predictable when an exhausted hotel guest sets out in search of sleep in this kid-pleasing romp full of visual humor. Will Mr. Snore ever get some shut-eye at the busy Sharemore Hotel? The room on the first floor is too noisy. The room on…
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Once Upon a Snowstorm
Summary: “The story of a father and his son who live by themselves in a cosy cabin in the woods. But, one day they are separated out in the beautifully falling snow. The boy is lost and falls asleep. When he wakes up he is surrounded by blinking eyes, a…
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#blogbookaday: I Really Want to See You, Grandma
Summary: “Yumi and her grandmother have the same great idea: They want to see each other. So they each head out to do just that, only to completely miss each other along the way! No problem—they’ll just head back home and wait for the other to return. The trouble is…
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#blogbookaday: Forever or a Day
Summary: “An ethereal exploration of time: Forever or a Day is a celebration of cherished moments with loved ones. This gorgeous picture book is for any child who’s ever asked ‘can we stay longer?'” (Taken from Goodreads) Review: With poetic text and soft illustrations this is a beautiful study in time and how…
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#blogbookaday: Zola’s Elephant
Summary: “When Zola moves into the neighborhood, her new next-door neighbor is too shy to go over and introduce herself. Plus, Zola already has a friend to play with—an elephant!” (Taken from Goodreads) Review: A new girl, Zola, moves in next door, but the little girl is too shy to introduce…
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#blogbookaday: A Gift From Abuela
Summary: ““In her first book for children, Cecilia Ruiz illuminates how things can change — and the importance of holding on to our dearest relationships when they do. The first time Abuela holds Nina, her heart overflows with tenderness. And as Nina grows up, she and Abuela spend plenty of…
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#blogbookaday: First Laugh Welcome, Baby!
Summary: “The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone–from Baby’s nima(mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)–tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. Back matter includes information about…
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#blogbookaday: In a Small Kingdom
Summary: “This enthralling modern fairy tale from Caldecott and Newbery Honor winner Tomie dePaola and debut illustrator Doug Salati celebrates the greatest power of all: love. In a small kingdom along an ancient road, a bell rings out. The beloved king has died, leaving his magnificent and powerful Imperial Robe…
