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The Queen of the Frogs Book Review

The Queen of the Frogs

Davide Cali (author)

Marco Soma (illustrator)

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

Children’s Fiction, Picture Books

Publication Date: March 20, 2017

The frogs have a nice life at the pond filled with flies, hopping, napping, and singing. But one day, when a frog finds a crown, she instantly is pronounced queen. With her advisors, she begins doing what queens do: basking on the largest lily pad and making others catch her flies for her. Life takes on a new, but not necessarily better normal for everyone, and soon other frogs begin to question her legitimacy as queen.

A cute story with interesting pictures! The Queen of the Frogs helps you focus on the simple and the good in life.

If you’re interested in reading The Queen of the Frogs, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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I Don't Want a Rabbit Book Review

I Don't Want a Rabbit

Ingrid Prins (author)

Jelena Brezovec (illustrator)

Clavis

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: February 14, 2017

Even though his mom and dad think it's a good idea to get a new rabbit, Timothy is simply not ready. He doesn't not want a rabbit! But the next morning, what shows up on the front door? A new rabbit! Despite all his efforts, the new rabbit sneaks into Timothy's house and his heart.

I Don't Want a Rabbit shows how hard it can be to accept a new furry friend after losing a much loved pet.

If you’re interested in reading I Don't Want a Rabbit, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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Can You Find My Robot's Arm? Book Review

Can You Find My Robot's Arm?

Chihiro Takeuchi (Author, Illustrator)

Tundra Books

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: July 4, 2017

When a robot loses his arm, the search is on. If the arm can't be found, what can be used as an arm instead? A broom? A leaf? Scissors?

Can You Find My Robot's Arm? is a simple story with a funny ending. The high contrast, minimalist illustrations drive an otherwise plain story forward.

If you’re interested in reading Can You Find My Robot's Arm?, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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The List Book Review

The List

Patricia Forde

SOURCEBOOKS Jabberwocky

Middle Grades, Fiction, Sci-Fi

Publication Date: August 1, 2017

A powerful middle grades novel about the dangers of limiting language and speech.

Letta is a wordsmith in the city of Ark, a community created after the apocalyptic Melting. As the wordsmith, Letta and her master Benjamin control the List, the 500 words approved for use. While other are constrained to the List, as wordsmiths Letta and Benjamin also help archive all known and found words to ensure they are not used.

While the city of Ark is a safe-haven from the wild forest beyond, some known as the Desecrators aim to destroy it. When Benjamin suddenly dies, Letta is launched into the position of head wordsmith and runs into a plot to suppress the language of Ark even more. Letta must fight to save language and communication as we know it.

If you’re interested in reading The List, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon.  

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Little Kangaroo Book Review

Little Kangaroo

Guido van Genechten (Author, Illustrator)

Clavis Books

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: June 13, 2017

Separating from your mom can be difficult and Little Kangaroo is all too comfortable in her mother's pouch. That pouch has everything she needs. It's warm. It's safe. It has milk. And try as much as she can, Mother Kangaroo simply cannot get Little Kangaroo out.

Little Kangaroo is a great story about separation anxiety and gently letting go. A fun and helpful read for young kids.

If you’re interested in reading Little Kangaroo, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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There, There Book Review

There, There

Tim Beiser

Bill Slavin

Tundra Books

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: June 6, 2017

Rabbit is a whiner! And even understanding, supportive friends like Bear eventually get fed up with all that complaining. Using an earthworm as an example, Bear helps Rabbit see how good Rabbit's life is in comparison to the little earthworm's life.

Written in verse the pace, pictures, and humor of There, There will make it an instant favorite for kids and adults alike.

If you’re interested in reading There, There, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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Wade's Wiggly Antlers Book Review

Wade's Wiggly Antlers

Louise Bradford

Christine Battuz

Kids Can Press

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: May 2, 2017

Wade the moose loves playing with his friends, but one winter morning Wade notices that his antlers are loose. Change can be hard, and although all moose lose their antlers every year, this first time is hard for Wade. He doesn't want to let them go, so he sits on the sidelines and doesn't play with his friends for fear of this antlers falling off. Not playing with friends gets boring quickly. How can Wade keep his antlers and still have fun? Or is it finally time to say goodbye to them?

Wade's Wiggly Antlers is a fun allegory for losing your first tooth. Christine Battuz's illustrations pair perfectly with Wade's humor-filled dilemma. Kids will love hearing about Wade's antlers wiggling, especially when they have a wiggly tooth or two of their own.

If you’re interested in reading Wade's Wiggly Antlers, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

  

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The Fog Book Review

The Fog

Kyo Maclear (Author)

Kenard Pak (Illustrator)

Tundra Books

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: May 16, 2017

A small yellow warbler is a people-watcher. Living on a far north island covered in ice, Warbler gets to observer the many visitors to the special island. In his study, Warbler notices a heavy fog roll into the island. It settles and blocks his view. Try as he might, Warble can't make the fog go away. When he asks other birds about the fog, no one seems to notice it. Warble even begins to doubt himself: has this fog always been here?

One day, Warble spots a speck in the distance - a human! A lost human! Warble and the girl become friends and a miracle happens. The girl notices the fog too! Together they devise a plan to find out if others see the fog too.

The Fog is a story of environmental awareness and friendship wrapped in soft, misty illustrations.

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