Illustrated by Jean and Mou-sien Tseng 4 stars A beautiful reimagining of the Han tale of The Seven Brothers. This serves as a nice alternative to The Five Chinese Brothers with detailed illustrations and a full color pallet. In this version, the seven brothers learn that Emperor Ch’in Shih Huang is making people work day and night…
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4 stars An adorable story about a sleepover invaded by the Yawns. Two best friends have a plan to stay up all night to complete their list of fun things. But some uninvited guests show up to disrupt their plans. I loved the physical representations of the Yawns and other sleep-related elements. The illustrations were…
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3 stars A fun, silly tale that builds nicely. It starts with a boy and a giraffe then continues to add elements in the same vein as There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. Each addition is paired with a new illustration, which helps break up the repetition of the text. Humorous story that…
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Illustrated by Betsy Snyder 5 stars An absolutely adorable book. It’s fun rhyme scheme makes it perfect for reading aloud. Follow the Alphababies as they get ready for bed. From the toothbrush line to bath time to snuggling into their jammies, join the 26 children in their bedtime routine. I loved all the details packed…
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Illustrated by Pete Oswald 4 stars Such a cute picture book. Perfect for read-alouds. Simply put, Sleepy Sheepy does not want to do to bed. He does everything he can to put off bedtime until finally he has to admit he’s a little bit sleepy. Parents can definitely relate to Ma Sheepy and Pa Sheepy…
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5 stars A stunning picture book that shows how Ramadan is celebrated all around the world. Follow Moon through her different phases as she watches people fast, gather for Iftar, do kind acts, collect for charity, pray, and come together. From Indonesia to the UK to Somalia to Argentina to the US, Khan Kazi beautifully…
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5 stars A wonderful picture book that tells the story of a big idea and a community coming together to make it happen. Amara loves bats. But when she moves to a new town, there are none in sight. With the help of the park ranger along with her new friends and neighbors, Amara helps…
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5 stars A delightfully sweet story with a fun spin to explain the phases of the moon. Perfect for reading during the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival or any time you’re looking for a tasty story. Little Star’s mother makes a big mooncake and hangs it in the sky to cool. She instructions Little Star not to…
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Illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight 4 stars A delightful picture book centered on hope, community, and recovery. River is excited for powwow day. But still recovering from an unnamed illness, she is too tired to join in the dancing. Finding strength in the drum beat and the remembering the meaning of the dances, River feels the…
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Illustrated by Emily Balsley 5 stars A delectable read about finding the right cake to tell your story. Phil loves baking with his parents, but after their divorce, things are different. His favorite recipe doesn’t feel right anymore. After talking it out with his friend, inspiration strikes, and Phil creates something entirely new, a blending…
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