Embracing our Differences – December Suggestions

“The things that make me different are the things that make me me.” — Piglet (A.A. Milne). Books have a magical power to transport the reader into any world
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January 31, 2018

Bernice Gets Carried Away

Title: Bernice Gets Carried Away Author/Illustrator: Hannah Harrison Age Group: 2-5 Synopsis: Bernice is really getting the short end of the stick at this birthday party, but when she
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January 29, 2018

We are Family

Title: We Are Family Author: Patricia Hegarty Illustrator: Ryan Wheatcroft Age Group: 3-6 Synopsis: A rhythmic look at all different sorts of families. The Lowdown: The word family can
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January 27, 2018

Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt’s Treasured Books

Title: Hands Around the Library Author: Karen Leggett Abouraya & Susan L. Roth Illustrator: Susan L. Roth Age Group: 4-8 Synopsis: During the Arab Spring protestors marched through Alexandria
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January 25, 2018

After the Fall

Title: After the Fall Author/Illustrator: Dan Santat Age Group: 3-8 Synopsis: A look at the consequences and lessons story of Humpty Dumpty with an amazing twist. The Lowdown: Teaching
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January 24, 2018

Counting Up and Down – November Suggestions

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… We are fast-approaching the season of the countdown. Children are getting more and more excited counting down the days,
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January 17, 2018

Migrant

Title: Migrant Author: Maxine Trottier Illustrator: Isabelle Arsenault Age Group: 4-8 Synopsis: A unique insight into the life of migrant workers. The Lowdown: I don’t know very much about
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January 11, 2018

Toy Boat

Title: Toy Boat Author: Randall de Seve Illustrator: Loren Long Age Group: 2-5 Synopsis: A toy boat and a boy are best friends but one day when they go
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