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Category: Kid’s / Children’s Books
The Bird Who Was Afraid to Fly by Harker Jones (Book Review #2196)
Harker Jones delivers a heartfelt and inspiring tale in The Bird Who Was Afraid to Fly, a children’s story that speaks to readers of all ages about courage, honesty, and the importance of taking that first leap toward growth.
Invisible: Max Wheeler’s Guide to (NOT) Fitting In by Ryan Andreassen (Book Review #2217)
Invisible: Max Wheeler’s Guide to (NOT) Fitting In by Ryan Andreassen is a laugh-out-loud, deeply heartfelt middle-grade novel that captures the joys and challenges of being different in a world that constantly pushes you to “fit in.” The story follows Max Wheeler, a bright,… Continue Reading “Invisible: Max Wheeler’s Guide to (NOT) Fitting In by Ryan Andreassen (Book Review #2217)”
The Washashore by Marshall Highet & Bird Jones (Book Review #2176)
The Washashore is an absorbing, atmospheric novel that pulls the reader into another time and place with astonishing ease. Its pages are soaked in sea air, shadowed by old-world expectations, and lit by the quiet courage of someone trying to find their footing in… Continue Reading “The Washashore by Marshall Highet & Bird Jones (Book Review #2176)”
RabRab and the Big Angry Feelings by Dr. Leah Brancheck (Book Review #2166)
RabRab and the Big Angry Feelings is a thoughtful, tender, and developmentally attuned picture book that offers young children a path to understand and manage one of their biggest emotional hurdles—anger. Written by Dr. Leah Brancheck, a neurologist and mother, the book blends gentle… Continue Reading “RabRab and the Big Angry Feelings by Dr. Leah Brancheck (Book Review #2166)”
Metrognome by Jana Cruz (Book Review #2164)
In her imaginative and endearing debut, Metrognome, author Jana Cruz whisks young readers away on a whimsical journey that blends adventure, music history, and self-discovery—all through the curious eyes of a garden gnome named Cora.
Hedgehog’s Winter by Raven Howell (Book Review #2141)
In Hedgehog’s Winter, award-winning author Raven Howell brings to life a gentle and heartwarming tale of determination, friendship, and the magic of the changing seasons. Perfect for young readers ages 3–7, this beautifully told wintertime story captures the quiet joy of exploring the world… Continue Reading “Hedgehog’s Winter by Raven Howell (Book Review #2141)”
Give a Big Cheer! It’s A Brand New Year! by Martha Freeman Glass (Book Review #2139)
Martha Freeman Glass’s debut picture book, Give a Big Cheer! It’s A Brand New Year!, is a bright and joyful celebration of seasons, friendship, and the simple delights that come with every month of the year. Written in rhyming verse and paired with her… Continue Reading “Give a Big Cheer! It’s A Brand New Year! by Martha Freeman Glass (Book Review #2139)”
Grandma Luther King by Rod Martinez (Book Review #2120)
In Grandma Luther King, Rod Martinez delivers a powerful, heartfelt picture book that bridges generations and brings history to life through the eyes of a grandmother and her curious grandson. What begins as a simple city bus ride becomes a moving lesson in courage,… Continue Reading “Grandma Luther King by Rod Martinez (Book Review #2120)”
Dinosaur Land by Diane Green (Book Review #2115)
Dinosaur Land is a heartfelt and imaginative middle-grade novel that takes readers on a memorable journey through the eyes of twelve-year-old Tommy, a quick-witted and street-smart foster child. Tommy’s life, marked by instability and the challenges of foster care, begins to shift dramatically when… Continue Reading “Dinosaur Land by Diane Green (Book Review #2115)”
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