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Shina Reynolds A Light in the Sky Vali Benson Blood and Silver Daryl McCullough Story of Tree and Cloud Stacy A. Padula Gripped Part 5: Taylor's Story Mary Aviyah Farkas Overcoming Deepest Grief, A Woman's Journey - Grief, Acceptance, Gratitude and Joy Kerk Murray Pawprints On Our Hearts: How A Few Incredible Dogs Changed One Life Forever Kyrie Wang Forbidden Ties (Enemy's Keeper Series Book 1) Angie Bailey Believe Spring 2022: Best Teen Book

Paula Welch The Interlopers Angie Bailey Believe Ryan Poirier The Herd Ellen Davidson WIND Colette Sewall Kiki Macadoo and the Graveyard Ballerinas Sally Kingman Everything Is Everything: Finding Your Magic Leah Cupps Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings Molly Awiszus Puddles of Windrush Farm Spring 2022: Best Children's Book Age 8 to 12

Book Reviews: Age 3 to 7 Gail Kuhnlein How Happy Is a Lark Kim C Lee The Night Owl Goes to Space Adalgisa and David Nico Fish in the Desert: The Untold Story of the Death Valley Pupfish AC Bradburn Dancing with Cara The Rainbow Stories August E. Allen I Love Dandelions Julie Stephens Mountain Mutts - Joy's Tale Sally Fetouh Jana's Brightly Coloured Socks Rob Sudano Owl B Blue on Easter Day A.N. Stewart The Shotgun Shack Kitties: Bill Bailey, Please Come Home Mr Z The Mayfly and the Methuselah Tree Carina Ho & Jesse Byrd Mighty Mara Alan Claycomb Maisley's Moon Ruthie Godfrey Grandpa's Lessons on Fishing and Life Jennifer Welborn Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals Marlyn Bandiero Dante's Cool Wheels Book 2 Believe, Achieve Margaret Grote A Farmer I'll Be and more poems for the young and young-at-heart Joanne Russo Insull Don't Follow Pino! Phyllis Harris The Gift Shop Bear Donna Wyland 'Twas the Night Before Jesus Jessica Dailey My Tiny Pet Elephant

< Back Joe Ciccarelli When You Meet a Hangry Howard Meet a Hangry Howard, by author Joe Ciccarelli Have you ever felt angry and irritable as a result of hunger? Have you ever seen someone snap if they skip breakfast? Or, become bad tempered if they miss out on lunch? I’m sure you have, as it’s quite common for people to experience some irritability when they have not eaten in a while. That sudden, irrational rage when we are hungry is often referred to as "hangry" (a combination of "hunger" and "anger"). So, what do you do when you meet a Hangry Howard? How would you satisfy his hunger, and tame his temper? You could bake a delicious cake, but I wouldn’t recommend it. You could cook a three-course dinner, but I wouldn’t advise it. You could even provide a menu of scrumptious options, but that might not be the best solution. When it comes to Hangry Howards, only the fastest foods will do. Whether it’s beef stew, or cheese fondue; handmade strudel or homemade noodles; you better feed him, and feed him quick! When You Meet a Hangry Howard is a fun and entertaining picture book by Joe Ciccarelli, about the common phenomenon of feeling angry when you have not eaten. Written in verse, with lots of fabulous, tongue twisting rhymes, this is a fun book to read out aloud. Young children will laugh out loud at all the Hangry Howards, and may even recognise themselves too! There are some unusual foods listed that might not be familiar to younger readers, but there is a useful glossary at the end of the book to prompt further discussions. The cartoon like illustrations by Gary Ciccarelli are superb. Vibrant, eye catching and amusing, they capture the story and humour perfectly. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A fun, fast-food filled book, for foodies Purchase here

< Back Charissa Bates The Traveling Book A unique and imaginative picture book by author Charissa Bates If a book could talk, what would it say? How would the book describe its world and the people it meets every day? Well, the book in The Travelling Book, can do just that! In this delightful picture book, by author Charissa Bates, we meet a little blue, travelling book, who just wants to be picked up and read by children. Shortly after the book is printed, it is shipped off to a bookstore, where it meets the friendly cashier, a cute kitten, and all the customers who browse through its pages. The book is bought and packaged, and then whisked off on an adventure to meet a new friend. The book is happy in its new home, where it is read every day, and even gets to go to school to share all of its colorful pictures with the school children. But soon, the book is left abandoned and unread, before it is boxed up and discarded with other unused books. But this is just the start of an adventure for the little blue travelling book, as it finds a new home in a Little Free Library. The book is borrowed, read and swapped many times, and travels across the world, where it finds new libraries and meets lots of new friends. Where will the book travel to next? And which lucky reader will find the book amongst all the other books that reside in free libraries? This is a unique and imaginative picture book by author Charissa Bates, which celebrates little free libraries, and highlights the different types of libraries that exist across the world. The book will encourage young children to visit free libraries, and to share and recycle their books. The book is both entertaining and educational, and will help to support a lifelong love of reading, and sustainable reading practices. With some fun and interactive features, and beautiful, whimsical illustrations by Nadja Bullis, this book would make a wonderful addition to any home or free library. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An entertaining and educational picture book, which will help to support a lifelong love of reading, and sustainable reading practices. Purchase here

< Back April Lopez Napoleon: No Ordinary Donkey Will Napoleon the donkey find his special and unique gift? Arthur, a bouncing little bull, and Napoleon, a darling little donkey, are best friends. When a storm brews over Sunny Hills Farm, Napoleon follows Arthur into the little red barn to take shelter, with the other cows. But Brutus the bull does not like the little donkey in the cow barn, and Napoleon has to go outside, alone in the storm. Napoleon is sad, cold and drenched, and doesn’t know where he belongs. He meets a momma duck and her six ducklings and tries to tuck his head under his foreleg like the ducks, but he falls over. Napoleon is sad that he isn’t big and strong like Brutus, and that he can’t fly or sit in the rain like the ducks. He stumbles into the stable and meets Sampson the noble steed, but Sampson doesn’t let him stay in the stable either. Napoleon sits in a puddle in the middle of the storm, and cries. He thinks he doesn’t fit in and wishes the rain would wash him away. He meets Alfred the Great, the wise billy goat, who lets him shelter under the shed, and explains he has a special and unique gift. Will Napoleon find his special and unique gift? Can you guess what it is? Napoleon: No Ordinary Donkey by author April Lopez is a sweet picture book about a little donkey, who doesn’t feel like he belongs. When a storm arrives, he is pushed out, left out, and has to endure the stormy weather all by himself. Until he meets a wise billy goat who helps him discover his special and unique gift. Younger children will love the adorable donkey character and will relate to his experiences as he is isolated by his peers. The book will encourage young children to find their own special and unique gifts, and will help them develop confidence and self-esteem. This is a delightful book and a pleasure to read. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An inspiring and uplifting illustrated picture book for pre-school children, with adorable animal characters, and an important message about the value of friendship, kindness and inclusion. Purchase here

< Back Jessica Dailey My Tiny Pet Elephant A fun picture book about a little girl and a most unusual pet, by author Jessica Dailey If you could choose any type of tiny pet, what would you choose? A miniature pup? No! A miniscule kitten? No! A teeny rabbit? No! How about a tiny elephant? An elephant so small it can fit in your hand. Yes, yes, yes! For one little girl, her wish is to own a tiny elephant of her very own. An elephant so small it could fit right in the palm of her hand. An elephant so small she could take it in her pocket to school. If she had a tiny elephant, she would play hide and seek with it, she would build him his very own tiny village, and she would read to him at bedtime. The best thing about owning an elephant is the tickles, cuddles, and kisses. Everyone needs a tiny elephant, they make the best of friends, but be careful, even though miniscule in proportions, they still make an enormous mess! My Tiny Pet Elephant by author Jessica Dailey is a sweet, playful, and funny picture book, about a little girl with a vivid imagination. Young children are naturally curious and often ask the most random and unusual questions. This book will spark children’s imagination and encourage further creative conversations. If you could choose any type of tiny pet, what would you choose? With further fun facts and interactive activities at the end of the book, this is a great resource to help parents, carers, and teachers, keep children active and engaged. The illustrations by Gabby Correia are stunning, colorful, and funny. The characters are adorable and will delight younger readers. Star Rating: 5 Stars Summary: A sweet, playful, and funny picture book, that will spark children’s imagination. Purchase here

< Back Ron Keres It's Not That 'Big a Deal' The smallest things can often cause the biggest stress, for both adults and children. Spilling something, forgetting something, making a mess, or making a mistake. These things happen and are frustrating, but there are much more important things in life to worry about. So, in the grand scheme of things, it is not such a big deal, is it? Keres reminds us not to worry about the little things, but to focus instead on what is really important in life, such as family, love, togetherness and being there for one another. This is a cute, well written children’s picture book. Both children and parents will enjoy reading this together and will relate to the real-life situations presented by Keres. A number of typical scenarios are presented, such as accidently spilling the milk on a table, or dropping a lamp on the floor in a store. It will encourage conversations between children and parents that everyone makes mistakes, that it is okay to make mistakes, and we all need to try and learn from our mistakes. It will encourage adults to reflect on their own behaviours and reactions to situations, and to remind them to stay calm and to keep things in perspective. Arthur Lin’s wonderful and funny illustrations bring the story and characters to life perfectly. Star Rating: 5 Stars Summary ‘A cute children’s picture book that will encourage readers to focus on the important things in life. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ Purchase here

Autumn 2023: Best Children's Book Age 3 to 7 AC Bradburn Dancing with Cara The Rainbow Stories Gabriella Fiorletta What I See is Love Betty Cetas Oscar and Otto Sarah Sparks The Bounciest Monster on Mill Street Samantha Reynolds Help Me Be Me Kimberly A Perry Finley the Fairy Cheryl Johnson Creatures of the Rainforest Michael Dow Nurse Florence for Beginning Readers: Help, Im Bleeding! Adalgisa and David Nico Fish in the Desert: The Untold Story of the Death Valley Pupfish Michael Michie Pablo Avocado Lynne Harley What If You Could? Betty Cetas Oscar and the Awful Horrible Smell Sarah Sparks The Angriest Monster on Mill Street Deanna Hart Blue is the Only Color in the Rainbow Cheryl Johnson Backyard Critters and Creatures Charlene McIver Off to School in my Wheelie Chair Ashley Wall The Day I Had a Bulldozer Cheryl Johnson Today I Learned About Birds C James Sweeney Sadie Sasquatch has Big Feet Lauren Brownrigg You Are...Volume One Donna Wyland 'Twas the Night Before Jesus Jeffrey Morgan Bungo the Funky Monkey Adventures in Kindness Ginger Smith The Magic Blanket Margaret Grote A Farmer I'll Be and more poems for the young and young-at-heart D Burton Smith Quoth the Raven Christine Tussing Detective Stan the Crayon Man and the Missing Birthday Cake Nicole Frankel What are bees good for anyway? Katherine Lockwood Why Me Mama A Childrens Book About The Disability Experience Sarah Sparks The Messiest Monster on Mill Street FA Khan My Superhero Mom Stacy Gabel At the Zoo-oo-oo Donna Wyland Psalms in Rhyme for Little Hearts

< Back C.J. Zachary Awkward Avocado and the Interrupting Raptor The trials and tribulations of being an older sister, by author C.J. Zachary Awkward Avocado has a little brother. A very annoying little brother. A very annoying little brother who thinks he is a dinosaur. A very annoying little brother who thinks he is a dinosaur, and who loves to roar. Just how annoying can a little brother be? Everywhere Awkward Avocado goes, her little brother…er, little raptor, is by her side. She cannot watch TV in peace. She cannot enjoy quiet time relaxing in the sun. She cannot hang out with her friends without being interrupted. Roar, roar, roar, yells the raptor in her ear! But, Awkward Avocado cannot stay cross with her little raptor for very long. Even though he is loud, and annoying, and even a little crazy, Awkward Avocado wouldn’t have it any other way. She loves his hugs and cuddles. She loves that he is always there. She loves her little raptor…er, little brother, just the way he is. Awkward Avocado and the Interrupting Raptor, is a sweet and funny illustrated picture book for young readers, by author C.J. Zachary. Written in rhyme, and told from the perspective of the big sister, Awkward Avocado, this book is about the trials and tribulations of having an annoying little brother. Yet, despite her little brothers constant noise, presence and annoyance, Awkward Avocado, loves her little brother dearly. Any child with a younger sibling (or cousin, or friend) will relate to this story. The book will help young readers understand other people’s character traits, and will help them to develop nurturing and positive relationships with others. The avocado characters are sweet and engaging, and the illustrations by Zac Zachary are adorable. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A sweet and funny illustrated picture book that will help young readers develop nurturing and positive relationships with others. Purchase here

< Back Scott Smallwood Monkey and Bug's Night at The Corn Stand Jam A little dog realises he is not alone, and receives much needed support from his friends, by author Scott Smallwood Monkey the dog, and Bug the cat, are best friends from a small town in Ohio. Monkey was adopted into a loving family home, but sometimes felt sad and lonely. He missed his friends from the kennels, and his older sister didn’t want to play with him. Bug knew Monkey was unhappy, and he suggested they go for a walk together to the park to meet his friends and family. At the park, Monkey met Bugs friends and tried out lots of new activities, like yoga, skateboarding, and painting, which made Monkey feel happy inside and less sad. When Monkey meets a woman in a wheelchair, he is happy when he learns that she is proud of her abilities, and that she feels loved and supported by many people. Then he meets more of Bug’s friends, who play music on the Corn-Jam Stand, to help spread happiness for people when they are feeling a little sad. Monkey learns from his new friends that it is okay not to feel okay, which made him feel a little less alone. Monkey has a little boogie with all his new friends, and knows he has plenty of people to talk to, the next time he feels sad. Monkey and Bug's Night at The Corn Stand Jam is a wonderful picture book by author Scott Smallwood about inclusion, and mental health and wellbeing. Despite having a loving and supportive family, Monkey feels sad and alone sometimes. Through trying new activities, meeting new and different people, and talking to others, Monkey learns that everyone feels sad and lonely from time to time, and it is okay not to be okay. He learns the importance of talking to others, sharing problems, as well as the importance of letting go and having fun. This book will help to open up conversations with young readers and their parents or carers, and will encourage them to talk about their thoughts and feelings. The book deals with mental health issues in a simple, engaging and effective way, that young readers will relate to. Inspired by the real Christian’s Corn Stand Jam, proceeds of this book go to charity. This is an engaging and insightful book, with an important message that will benefit readers of all ages, and support a much deserved charity. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A wonderful picture book that deals with mental health issues in a simple, effective and engaging way. Purchase here

< Back Rob Sudano Owl B Blue on Easter Day Owl B. Blue learns the true meaning of Easter. It is Easter morning, and Owl B. Blue hurries downstairs to find colored eggs. But rather than feeling happy, Blue feels down. He is sad because he was told in church that Jesus had died. Ma Owl and Pa Owl comfort Blue and explain that Jesus died on the cross, but rose on the third day and now reigns in heaven. Blue is happy that Jesus is alive and shares the news with everyone he meets. Blue meets a new owl named Purple and explains that Jesus is still alive. Purple already knows that Jesus is alive, and Blue is curious how she heard the news. Purple gives Blue a bible, which tells the story of how Jesus died to free us from sin and rose from the dead. Blue promises to read the bible from beginning to end, and Blue and Purple celebrate their Christianity. Owl B. Blue on Easter Day is a delightful and beautifully crafted picture book by author and illustrator Rob Sudano. Written in rhyme, the book tells the story of Jesus’s death and resurrection in a simple and engaging way that young readers will easily understand. The illustrations are bright, vibrant, and captivating for young audiences, and Owl B. Blue is a fun and charming character. The book will make an excellent resource for parents, carers and educators seeking to teach younger people the significance of Easter within the Christian faith. The book brings the joy and excitement of Easter to life and is sure to become a family-Easter-time favorite. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A joyful resource to help children understand and appreciate the true meaning of Easter. Purchase here