Tag: childrens books

The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden (The Vanderbeekers #2) by Karina Yan Glaser, Narrated by Robin Miles
Sep 1

The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden (The Vanderbeekers #2) by Karina Yan Glaser, Narrated by Robin Miles

5 stars A fantastic follow-up to the first book. Wonderfully written with unforgettable characters. Same charm as the first book with additional characters (along with old favorites), new adventures, and new problems to solve. In this one, the Vanderbeekers forge new friendships, reunite with established friends, make some unexpected discoveries, and band together to beautify…

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The Starkeeper by Faith Pray
Aug 25

The Starkeeper by Faith Pray

4 stars A beautiful story with a heartfelt message. Through tiny acts of kindness that slowly spread, the world becomes less dark and lonely. I really enjoyed the progression of the story. At first, the main character relies on others to help the star shine. But then she realizes that change can start with her….

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Ocean Meets Sky by The Fan Brothers
Aug 1

Ocean Meets Sky by The Fan Brothers

5 stars A touching story with exceptional artwork. Follow Finn as he builds a boat and sets out to find the place of his grandfather’s stories. Taking the trip they’d always talked about going on together, Finn sees fantastic sights, travels to remarkable places, and deals with the loss of his grandfather. The Fan Brothers…

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Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca
Jul 18

Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca

5 stars A beautifully-told journey of the struggle between two worlds, friendship, grief, and acceptance. I loved every page. Pulling from her own life experiences, LaRocca creates a truly fantastic story. This novel-in-verse strikes to the core. It perfectly captures the struggles of its main character. Though the book is relatively short, it covers so…

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