By Richard Cowdrey Fiona the Hippo realizes her friend, Matilda the Kookaburra, is sad and silent. She makes it her mission to get her friend to laugh again. Gathering all the animals in the zoo, they make silly faces and dress in funny costumes in the attempt. This delightful book has great illustrations of animals …
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend is a delightful story of an imaginary character looking for just the right child to befriend. Beekle can't wait to be found so he goes into the 'real world' where he searches and finds his Alice. I enjoyed Dan Santat's humor and images and am confident children of …
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Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina Merci is a scholarship student at a private school in Florida which makes the ordinary challenges facing sixth graders more potent. Jealous girlfriends, changing boy-girl relationships, seemingly unjust social situations, and increasing responsibilities at home are just a few of the problems Merci encounters as she begins a …
Does God Take Naps? by Crystal Bowman is a wonderful discovery book for young children. Each page is filled with rhythm and rhyme asking and answering questions children have about God and their world. Teri McKinley shares colorful and childlike images appealing to children of all ages. Does God Take Naps? is a perfect choice for …
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