by Ying Chang Compestine Illustrated by Paula Pang 4 stars A sweet story about the animals of the Chinese zodiac preparing for a party. While the book is simple, it is a pleasure to read, especially for a young audience. The illustrations are delightful. Works well for discussing the Chinese zodiac, various animals, action labels,…
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4 stars An interesting look at the initial outbreak of Covid in Wuhan through the eyes of a thirteen-year-old. Mei loves cooking, improving her skill through an online cooking game. But when the pandemic spreads, Mei faces being separated from her family, a city-wide shutdown, food shortages, neighbors turning on each other, and those around…
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4 stars Absolutely adorable. Purrr-fect low-stakes story for cat-lovers. Featuring toe beans, chin scritches, tummy rubs, and lap sitting. This book is packed with cuteness. Follow Nekoyama as he makes friends with the Manager of a cat massage parlor and spreads the joy of cat massages with his coworkers. A nice little stress reliever in…
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