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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...


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...


Ten Beautiful Things by Molly Beth Griffin - 10/10
This story is a stunning portrayal of learning to live and love again after loss - but can also be appreciated simply as a call to...


I'm Trying to Love Math by Bethany Barton - 10/10
Told in an engaging and humorous dialogue, this book invites readers to consider the many ways we encounter math in life in order to...


Red Rover: Curiosity on Mars by Richard Ho - 10/10
An excellent story about Mars and the mission of the rover alongside stunning watercolor illustrations. Readers learn about the...


The Lost Library by Jess McGeachin - 9/10
Targeted at book lovers, this story illustrates how the adventurous nature of stories can strengthen us and bring us together. By...


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...


Magic by Mirelle Ortega - 10/10
Mirelle shares about her experience growing up on a pineapple farm in Mexico, reflecting on her family, art, and culture through this...


The Artist by Ed Vere - 10/10
A thoughtful presentation of the vocation of an artist, skillfully crafted to appeal to young readers. Vere reflects on the mission of an...


Ocean Meets Sky by The Fan Brothers - 10/10
A beautiful book reflecting on the ability to find beauty in the midst of sadness and the reality that our loved ones are always with us,...


The Tattooed Potato and Other Clues by Ellen Raskin - 9/10
This book weaves together childlike elements, such as nursery rhymes and games, with reflections on the nature of life, art, and mystery....


The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews Edwards - 10/10
After befriending an excentric old professor, three siblings learn to see beauty and wonder in the everyday world, and eventually travel...
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