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#blogbookaday: Sometimes You Fly
Summary: “From Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Katherine Applegate, a sweet book of encouragement, filled with humor and insight into the effort behind any meaningful accomplishment in life. A perfect gift for baby shower, birthday, or graduation. This gorgeous gift book, equally perfect for preschool graduations or college commencements, baby showers…
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#blogbookaday: A Chip Off the Old Block
Summary: “A plucky pebble shows true grit as he travels the country trying to find out if he fits in with any of his famous rock-formation relatives. Rocky comes from a long line of rock stars! Uncle Gibraltar, Aunt Etna, and Great-Grandma Half Dome are just some of the legendary rock…
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Three on a Theme: Back to School
If school hasn’t started yet in your neck of the woods, then the first day is right around the corner! Start the first day off with these three picture books that celebrate diversity and teach kids that perspective changes everything! All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold “Follow a group of…
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#blogbookaday: Flight School
Summary: “Little Penguin has the soul of an eagle, but he wasn’t built to soar. With irrepressible spirit, Penguin follows his dreams to flip, flap, fly! Even if he needs a little help with the technical parts, this penguin is ready to live on the wind.” (Taken from Goodreads) Review: Penguin’s having…
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#blogbookaday: Dear Substitute
Summary: “When a substitute teacher named Miss Pelly comes to class, one student bristles at the change in routine-Miss Pelly doesn’t follow the rules like Mrs. Giordano. But in time, our student learns that even though the substitute may do things a little differently, and she may be a bit silly,…
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Picture Book Review: Allie All Along
Synopsis: “‘Allie’s crayon broke. I blinked. She was suddenly . . . furious, fuming, frustrated . . .’ Have you ever felt mad enough to stomp, smash, and crash? Allie has! Meet one angry little girl and see how she calms down, bit by bit—with the help of her understanding…
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#blogbookaday: Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten
Summary: “Kindergarten has never been funnier with the launch of this new, strong-willed character, in the style of Ladybug Girl, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, and Bread and Jam for Frances. Amanda Panda has BIG ideas for her first day of school. But when things don’t go according to plan, and when a pesky girl…
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#blogbookaday: All Are Welcome
Summary: “Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where kids in patkas, hijabs, and yamulkes play side-by-side with friends in baseball caps. A school where students grow and learn from each other’s traditions and the whole community gathers…
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#blogbookaday: New Shoes
Summary: “When your shoes are worn out too tight faded and flat —guess what? It’s time to get NEW SHOES! Two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka pays homage to a quintessential moment of childhood—a visit to the shoe store—in this book about shoes, growing up, making choices, and sharing with friends.” (Taken…
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#blogbookaday: So You Want to Be a Rock Star
Summary: “Want to learn to play air guitar? Wear the coolest rock-star clothes? Sign your autograph for tons of fans? Then this is the book for you! Perfect for young fans of Rock Band or the Disney pop stars, So You Want to Be a Rock Star is the essential primer…
