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    Perfect Winter Read Alouds

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    It’s been a really mild winter where I live. In fact, we’ve only had a dusting of snow once or twice. And, I noticed our daffodils peeking out in the front garden bed because it’s been so mild! But, that being said, it’s not going to stop me from sharing…

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    12 More Read Alikes for Dog Man Fans

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    I just wrote a read alike post about the popularity of the Dog Man series about a year and a half ago, and its fame still persists! The Dog Man series is so popular in our library we have at least three copies of each book – most of which…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Completed Series I Wish Had More Books

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    I am the absolute worst at reading complete series! I’ll read the first in a series and love it, but by the time the next book comes out, I’ve forgotten most of the important details. This means that I either have to re-read the first book, before reading the second…

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    Blogging A to Z: Book Series

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    If you can get a reluctant reader hooked on the first book in a series, you’re in luck! They might be more inclined to read more about characters they already know or settings they’re familiar with. Plus, they now have a comfort level with an author they already like reading!…

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    12 Read Alikes for Dog Man Fans

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    Our library has multiple (as in at least three) copies of every Dog Man book by Dav Pilkey. And it’s not uncommon to have them all checked out at one time. And to me, it’s so exciting! It’s exciting to see kids that are literally jumping up and down when…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Series I'd Like to Finish

    I am horrible about finishing series! I read so much new fiction that it’s usually only the first book or two that are actually already published and by the time the next in the series is released, I’ve forgotten everything important in the previous book which leads to a lot…

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    (Unofficial) Top Ten Tuesday: Picture Book Sequels

    I love to share my book knowledge with families at the library – especially when I get to tell them their favorite stories are part of a series! Check out these great sequels (and trilogies!) Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast by Josh Funk, illustrated by Brendan Kearney The Case…