4 stars A fantastic book that gives a bit of history about the Americans with Disabilities Act and Jennifer Keenlan-Chaffins’ role is getting the world to pay attention. One thing that I really liked about this book was its emphasis on children’s power. Often children are told they have to wait until they are older…
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4 stars A rich book filled with lyrical prose, fantastic descriptions, and phenomenal artwork. This book expresses the power of a new haircut, the community of barbershops, and experiencing joy in one’s appearance. A lovely book of strong imagery. The words flow in such a wonderful way. It is a pleasure to read. The text…
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Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton 5 stars An absolutely stunning book about the first day of kindergarten. I really liked the emphasis on confidence and enjoying the experience. Understandably many children’s books on this topic focus on the more negative aspects of fear, worry, and anxiety. This was a fresh perspective of tackling the day as…
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Illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani 4 stars A lovely story about making new friends and sharing a love of poetry. This is a gorgeous book. The illustrations are calm and soothing, the narration is splendid, and the story itself is heartwarming. I especially loved all the little callouts to famous poets. A delightful way to learn…
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Illustrated by David Roberts 4 stars An adorable picture book about a young scientist who never stops asking questions. Obviously I loved the focus on a girl interested in a STEM field, but I also kind of liked that she’s a bit of a trouble maker. She definitely makes mistakes and gets a bit caught…
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5 stars I knew when I picked this book up that I would love it. And I did. Such a fantastic idea for a story. I really enjoyed the whimsical artwork. So much color, uniqueness, and beauty. Love it. This is a story of Neither, who isn’t a This and isn’t a That so he…
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5 stars This is a beautiful book. Let’s be real, you know what is going to happen just by looking at the title and the cover art. If the subject matter is going to offend your delicate sensibilities, go find something else to read. Don’t get mad because this book is what it is. I…
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Illustrated by David Roberts 4 stars A wonderfully whimsical, silly, sweet story. I reread this recently for this first time in years and enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Smooth, rhythmic narration with engaging rhymes and wonderful messages about perseverance, failure, and doing your best. Nice examples of creative thinking, problems solving,…
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