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    #blogbookaday: This Is It

    Summary:  “When a young dancer is nervous about her upcoming auditions, her shadow springs to life and leads her on a joyous exploration of their city. Soon enough, the young girl finds confidence in her skills, her body, and her ability to shine.” (Taken from Goodreads) Review: A young girl heads…

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    Adventure Booklist Recap

    Adventure Recap  Heading Off On an Adventure: 10+ Adventure Titles for Ages 3-7 Adventure Awaits: 15+ Adventure Titles for Ages 8-12 Looking for Adventure: 13+ Adventure Titles for Ages 13 and up Real Life Adventure: 10+ Nonfiction Titles for Adventure Readers

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    #blogbookaday: Hooray for Today!

    Summary:  “When the moon is up, Owl is wide awake and ready for fun: “Hooray for today! Would you like to play?” But everyone says, “Not now! I’m sleepy!” Owl’s playday gets lonely fast as each friend turns her away—until sunrise, when Owl discovers a friendly surprise. Perfect for little ones…

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    #blogbookaday: Dig In!

    Summary:  “Dig in to this vibrant picture book that celebrates all the surprises found down in the dirt! I dig in the dirt…and find a seed. Seed waits. I dig in the dirt…and find a spider. Spider runs. Explore all of the creepy, crawly, dirty, muddy, green, and growing things that…

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    #blogbookaday: Ducks Away!

    Summary:  “Count along with Mother Duck as her ducklings try to waddle across the bridge. When a sudden gust of wind sweeps one of Mother Duck’s ducklings into the river, she doesn’t know what to do. With four ducklings on the bridge and one below, Mother Duck is torn as to…

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    #blogbookaday: The Library Book

    Summary:  “What’s the best way to cure a gloomy day? A trip to the library! Based on the hit song by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark, here is an affectionate, exuberant, uproarious celebration of books, reading, and—SHHH!—libraries! The rain is pouring, Dad is snoring, and the same old stuff is on…

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    #blogbookaday: Noisy Night

    Summary:  “It’s a noisy night in this city building! The residents of each floor can hear their neighbors above them, and are wondering what’s going on above their heads. Climb floor by floor and page by page to find out whose singing, dancing, cheering, and cooing are keeping a grumpy old…

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    #blogbookaday: Barnacle Is Bored

    Summary:  “Barnacle is stuck on the underside of a pier, wishing he had something to do. Every day is exactly the same. The tide comes in and Barnacle gets wet. The tide goes out and Barnacle dries off. Boring! Barnacle wants something EXCITING to happen. Then a colorful fish swims by.…

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    #blogbookaday: Floaty

    Summary:  “Blah! Mr. Raisin is a bit of a grump. He lives all alone in a little house, and he likes it that way just fine. One day, a mysterious basket appears on Mr. Raisin’s doorstep. When he opens it up, it seems there’s nothing inside . . . until he…