Meg and Mog by Helen Nicoll

Meg and Mog by Helen Nicoll

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Meg and Mog

By Helen Nicoll

Illustration by Jan Pienkowski

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Who Wants To Be A Princess by Jesse Harwood

Who wants to be a princess by Jesse Harwood

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Who Wants To Be A Princess?

By Jesse Harwood

Illustrated by Tim Patton

Theme: Being judgmental, making assumptions.

Plot: Father tries to convince daughter that a princess is just an ordinary person with privileges and duties as well.

Moral: There is more to a story then just your perspective. Continue reading Who Wants To Be A Princess by Jesse Harwood

Auntie Loves You by Helen Foster James

Antie Loves You by Helen Foster James
Antie Loves You by Helen Foster James

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Auntie Loves You

By Helen Foster James

Illustrated by Petra Brown

The takeaway: Rather than being a story with a point, this book is a keepsake: and auntie gift for her niece or nephew. Continue reading Auntie Loves You by Helen Foster James

Stephen and the Beetle by Jorge Lujan

Stephen and the Beetle by Jorge Lujan
Stephen and the Beetle by Jorge Lujan

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Stephen and the Beetle

By Jorge Lujan

Illustration by Chiara Carrer

The takeaway

Life is made up of small things, grace is universal, and empathy is better learned through play and observation.    Continue reading Stephen and the Beetle by Jorge Lujan

Tommy Two-Toes by Dayton and Darci Mason

Tommy Two-Toes by Dayton and Darci Mason
Tommy Two-Toes by Dayton and Darci Mason

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Tommy Two-Toes

by Dayton and Darci Mason

Illustrator: Argha Mondal

Storyline: Our character is a sloth called Tommy Two-Toes, that, for the majority of time, lives up on the tree tops. Continue reading Tommy Two-Toes by Dayton and Darci Mason

Barnaby Never Forgets by Pierre Collet-Derby

Barnaby Never Forgets by Pierre Collet-Derby
Barnaby Never Forgets by Pierre Collet-Derby

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Barnaby Never Forgets

By Pierre Collet-Derby

Storyline: Barnaby is a school age rabbit (yes, rabbits go to school too) that has a problem: he is, sometimes, forgetful. But who isn’t, you’d say and you’d be right. Barnaby, for example, forgot where he put his glasses (yes, yes, rabbits can wear glasses too, can’t they?). Continue reading Barnaby Never Forgets by Pierre Collet-Derby

Rescued by Love by Lindsay Jouet

Rescued by Love by Lindsay Jouet
Rescued by Love by Lindsay Jouet

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Rescued by Love

By Lindsay Jouet

Storyline: What do you do when your dog is home alone? You can try a toy, a bone, a sleeping pill (just kidding), your old shoes, the kennel, or anything else that may come to your mind. But if nothing works, then turn to this book. It says that if your dog gets lonely then it’s time to find him a friend. Continue reading Rescued by Love by Lindsay Jouet

Welcome to Kindergarten by Anne Rockwell

Welcome to Kindergarten by Anne Rockwell
Welcome to Kindergarten by Anne Rockwell

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Welcome to Kindergarten

By Ann Rockwell

Storyline: A little boy named Tim receives an invitation to meet his kindergartner teacher on Thursday at 3 o’clock, at the school on Sunrise Street.  As he explores the building and meets new friends, he shares his experiences with the reader. Continue reading Welcome to Kindergarten by Anne Rockwell