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The (Increasingly Inaccurately Titled) Dublin Trilogy (Series) by Caimh McDonnell - 8/10
A series of comedic mystery novels set mainly in modern Ireland (though some of the later books make even that description inadequate)....


The Biggest, Best Light by Daniel Darling - 8/10
An introduction to creation, brokenness, and human dignity. This book traces the Biblical story of Creation and the Fall, then reflects...


Dad and the Recycling-Bin Roller Coaster by Taylor Calmus - 8/10
When their dad turns the backyard into a playground of inventions, these kids insist something important is missing. A goofy depiction of...


Outside Amelia's Window by Caroline Nastro - 8/10
A charming story of how Amelia, a young girl who has lost the ability to walk, gains confidence to re-engage with the world after...


The Horseback Librarians by Jane Yolen - 8/10
This historical fiction account shares about the living conditions of Appalachian America during the Great Depression through the lens of...


Street Monsters by Barbara Joosse - 8/10
A creative tale about city life that invites us to face our fears and learn about the world around us. A young boy, frightened by the...


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...


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...


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...


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...


The Thank You Letter by Jane Cabrera - 8/10
This inspiring book explores what might happen if we embrace and express gratitude every day. A journey that begins with the simple...


Ning and the Night Spirits by Adriena Fong - 8/10
A fantastical story about a fear-filled young boy whose encounters with the misunderstood spirits of the woods helps him overcome his...


The Mirror Visitor (Series) by Christelle Dabos - 8/10
In a society shaped by family allegiance, Ophelia is forced into an arranged marriage in a place as distant and cold as her fiancé and...


Harry and Chicken by Dyan Sheldon - 8/10
Having a pet is an adventure in itself, but what if your new "cat" was really an extraterrestrial? Chicken can't believe her ears when a...
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