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Eve and Adam and their Very First Day by Leslie Kimmelman - 8/10
This reimagining of a pivotal Bible story explores the nature of faith through a story about Adam and Eve in their original innocence. As...


My Brother is an Avocado by Tracy Darnton - 7/10
A whimsical introduction to the process of infant development. When a young girl's father tells her that her future brother is a poppy...


Little Pea by Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 10/10
A cute, relatable story about finishing your dinner to get desert. Apart from being a creative approach to a common kid problem of not...


When You Open a Book by Caroline Derlatka - 8/10
An invitation to readers to explore the magic of reading. While not much of a formal story, this lyrical book filled with beautiful...


The Wishing Machine by Jonathan Hillman - 10/10
A charming tale about hope in the face of looming change and the experience of poverty. Sam's visit to the laundromat with her mother is...


Pigeon & Cat by Edward Hemingway - 10/10
A heartwarming story about the power of friendship to transform us and the ripple effect that change can have on a community. I went into...


Nothing Ever Happens on My Block by Ellen Raskin - 8/10
This book creates a juxtaposition between its words and pictures, inviting us to see with our own eyes rather than relying on what we're...


Mina by Matthew Forsythe - 9/10
A cute and creative story about the adventures that ensue after a curious mouse brings home an unexpected surprise. This story is funny...


Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True by Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 7/10
A modern fairy tale about the power of belief. When the land of unicorns is overrun by a massive storm, the once beatific land is plunged...


Monet's Cat by Lily Murray - 7/10
Learn about famous Impressionist Claude Monet as he follows his magical cat on adventures throughout his paintings. The whimsical story...


Bedtime for Mommy by Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 8/10
A simple, yet humorous bedtime book about the efforts of a young girl to get her mom ready for bed. While the title pretty much tells you...


Eyes that Weave the World's Wonders by Joanna Ho - 10/10
A poetic reflection on the experience of being adopted and looking different from those around us. This book invites us to see through...


Cheshire Crossing by Andy Weir - 9/10
What happens when adolescent Wendy Darling, Dorothy Gale, and Alice Liddell meet in the care of a physicist who believes each girl has...


Quintessence by Jess Redman - 9/10
This tale of friendship and the mysterious nature of the world invites readers to explore other perspectives and provides insight into...


Counting Crows by Kathi Appelt - 7/10
An adorable counting book featuring twelve charismatic crows. The illustrations are very well done and a touch goofy, with a lot of...


Pokko and the Drum by Matthew Forsythe - 9/10
A cute story about the power of art to draw people together. When Pokko's father gives her a drum, the free-spirited young frog is...


Ghost Cat by Eve Bunting - 7/10
Sailor Boy is the perfect companion for the guardian of the lighthouse, but when she falls ill, will he be able to make sure ships are...


Plant a Kiss by Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 7/10
What might happen if you could plant a kiss like a seed? This story is a charming allegory about how positivity blooms when nurtured and...


Dear Stray by Kristen Hubbard - 10/10
Told through letters written by a young girl to her adopted kitten, this story is a powerful portrayal of navigating difficult emotions...


My Two Blankets by Irena Kobald - 9/10
A creative metaphor for the experience of moving somewhere with a different language and the process of acclimatization. Cartwheel feels...
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