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The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons by Leanne Hatch - 7/10
A tale of two sisters and learning to find beauty in imperfection. When older sister Violet gets a box of new crayons, she finds herself...


Granny Left Me a Rocket Ship by Heather Smith - 7/10
An imaginative story about coping with the loss of losing a loved one. A young boy reflects on how remembering his grandmother helps to...


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...


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...


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...


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...


The Hidden Forest by Jeannie Baker - 7/10
This book invites readers to look closer and appreciate the hidden beauty and wonder of nature. When Ben's fishing trap gets stuck, his...


No Boring Stories! by Julie Falatko - 7/10
This bunny knows her creativity doesn't fit with the other rabbits, but will she be able to convince the other misfit writers that she...


If You Spent a Day With Thoreau at Walden Pond by Robert Burleigh - 7/10
This book follows a day in the life of poet Henry David Thoreau - a simple life spent in a cabin in the woods, absorbing the beauty of...


The Mermaid and the Shoe by K.G. Campbell - 7/10
A modern fable about curiosity and the search for meaning. One day Minnow, a young mermaid who is dismissed for her "useless" habit of...


Ghost Cat by Kevan Atteberry - 7/10
This simple but cute story follows a young boy who thinks there is a ghost cat living in his house. The illustrations are perfectly...


The Feather by Margaret Wild - 7/10
A fable about finding beauty in the midst of struggle and darkness, and the importance of sharing the good rather than hoarding or hiding...


In a Small Kingdom by Tomie dePaola - 7/10
An original fable about the strength of community and the magic we create when we work together. When the young new prince's magical robe...
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