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Group Hug by Jean Reidy

Sylvie by Jean Reidy

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Some people like hugs, some do not, but in Group Hug by Jean Reidy, Slug likes them and wants to give a hug. They find a lonely beetle and hug them. And then they find Mouse, and Skunk and Squirrel and all their other friends and pass along big group hugs. That is until Bear wants a hug. But nobody wants to be brave enough, after all bears are not known for their, shall we say vegetarian diets. This story is about kindness and knowing […]

Watch your penguin… I mean baby!

Vampenguin by Lucy Ruth Cummins

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Vampenguin written and illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins cannot have 250 words written about it. When you say, “A baby vampire trades places with a penguin at the zoo for the day and they cause a bit of mischief.” You have said it all. Of course, you can then say things like, “Why were the parents so clueless?” They and the older sibling had plenty of opportunities to notice the change. Even if they are looking at the other animals or talking on the cellphone. […]

Give a little love

The Love Letter by Anika Aldamuy Denise

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What do you feel when you find a letter on the ground? One that has a poetic love note attached? Why, you feel all sorts of things! And when Hedgehog, Bunny and Squirrel find such a letter, some mix-ups might occur, but in the end, they all learn what The Love Letter is really about. Anika Aldamuy Denise’s story about friendship is sweet and cozy. While a bit predictable to the adult reader, a child might be surprised about who wrote (and why they wrote) […]

Strapping on the impossible

Truman by Jean Reidy

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Truman is a fun book. It is not 100% to my personal tastes (as it might be a bit too cute) but there is still a lot to love. Jean Reidy created a story about friendships, changes and being brave. Truman (a turtle) and his human girl, Sarah, have a special relationship. But one day, Truman realizes that Sarah is not just looking at the Number 11 bus, she is getting on the bus! And she does not come back right away like she usually […]

Some Ghouls Do

Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummin

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Halloween. There is probably no better holiday. Okay, I am not into the spooky aspects of the day, but the fun and child-like qualities of the holiday is what get my spirit flying. And, of course, CANDY! And Stumpkin has all the fun of the holiday. This pumpkin is perfect: rounder than a basketball, more orange than a traffic cone, not any bad sides! However, he has one small flaw: he has a stump and not a steam. Therefore, nobody wants him to be their […]



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