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The Impossible Destiny of Cutie Grackle by Shawn Stout - 9/10
Cutie, a young girl forced by situation to be largely self-reliant, begins receiving clues from a flock of ravens and must race against...
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy - 10/10
A beautifully illustrated journey of unlikely traveling companions who reflect on life, beauty, hope, and friendship. This book is filled...
Too Many Rabbits by David Cali - 9/10
Getting two rabbits for the price of one really is too good to be true... This is basically a counting book full of humor and absolutely...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
To the Sea by Cale Atkinson - 9/10
A creative story about loneliness and friendship. When Tim, a young boy who feels invisible and alone, meets Sam, a beached whale, they...
Daddy Honk Honk! by Rosalinde Bonnet - 9/10
A cute story about welcoming a new baby into one's family. As Aput the fox tries to figure out what to do with the chick who has been...
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 Gold Leaf by Kristen Hall - 9/10
A skillful modern allegory about the appreciating beauty instead of trying to possess it. Told with a cast of animal characters (not...
The Owl Who Dared by Stephanie Stansbie - 9/10
In this cute story about an owl learning to fly, readers are encouraged to keep trying even when it's hard. This book situates an...
The Adventures of Minnie and Max (Series) by Patricia Reilly Giff - 9/10
Two stories about a young girl, Minnie, who lives in a sea-side town and shares a special bond with a cat, Max, who helps her solve...
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