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#blogbookaday: Hooked
Summary: “A boy and his dad discover all they have in common on a fishing trip in Hooked, a sweet picture book about father-son bonding by Tommy Greenwald with illustrations by David McPhail. Joe loves fishing. He loves watching the water and looking at the sky, he loves the peacefulness, and…
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#blogbookaday: The Field
Summary: ““Vini! Come! The field calls!” cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community—family, friends, and the local fruit vendor—for a pickup soccer (futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running—bearing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport. “Friends versus friends”…
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Funny Booklist Recap
Funny Book Recap Laugh Out Loud: 10+ Funny Titles for Ages 3-7 Laugh Till Your Stomach Hurts: 15+ Funny Titles for Ages 8-12 Laugh Often: 13+ Funny Titles for Ages 13 and up Funny & True: 10+ Nonfiction Titles for Readers Who Like Funny Books
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#blogbookaday: That's NOT How You Do It!
Summary: “Lucy knows how to do everything. She knows how to eat with a spoon and fork, play the xylophone, paint elephants – and lots more besides! All her friends ask her for help if they need to know the right way to do something. When Toshi arrives, Lucy thinks he…
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#blogbookaday: Julián Is a Mermaid
Summary: “While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he’s seen, all he…
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#blogbookaday: Things To Do With Dad
Summary: “A morning of fun with Dad takes a turn for the boring when a long to-do list interferes. At first content to let Dad cross things off his list, the boy in the story soon realizes that the whole day will be spent on chores unless he can come up…
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Laugh Out Loud: 10+ Funny Titles for Ages 3-7
Summer is here! And that means loads of time for kids to experience books in all their glory. This is also a great time to encourage kids to read the books they choose (without having to worry about school assignments) and to try out new genres that they might be…
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#blogbookaday: Rock-a-Bye Romp
Summary: “Turning a beloved lullaby on its head, this wonderful read-aloud pairs playful text and enchanting paintings to create a rollicking escapade with a clever premise and a cozy conclusion. “Rock-a-bye, Baby, in the treetop. How did you ever get so high up?” That’s a good question—and this delightful book…
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#blogbookaday: The Green Umbrella
Summary: “When Elephant takes a peaceful walk with his green umbrella he’s interrupted by a hedgehog, cat, bear, and rabbit—each claiming that they’ve had exciting adventures with his umbrella. After all, it is an umbrella, and it certainly hasn’t been on any adventures more exciting than a walk in the rain.…
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#blogbookaday: The Mixed-Up Truck
Summary: “It’s Cement Mixer’s first day on the job and he doesn’t want to make any mistakes. How can he help the other trucks on the construction site? By mixing some powdery white cement, of course! He mixes it up, adds a little water, and presto . . . a cake?!…
