Children’s Book Review: Fairy-Tailed Wish by Megan Pighetti

A fairy-tailed birthday tradition that is easy to begin and will be remembered for years!
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Book Review: Honey and Venom by Andrew Coté

HONEY AND VENOM Confessions of an Urban Beekeeper By: Andrew Coté Published: June 9, 2020 Publisher: Ballantine Books Non-fiction/Memoir I have long been interested in honey bees. I had a classmate in school whose family raised honey bees. Then that same family chose to put some hives on my parents’ farm. So, our family is…
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Book Review: The Prisoner’s Wife by Maggie Brookes

The Prisoner's Wife take pieces from a true story and adds in her own fictional details, Maggie Brookes has written a memorable novel sent during WWII beginning on a Czech farm and ending up in a POW camp in Germany. This story of a young couple who were determined to stay together and sacrifice anything to not be separated during some of the harshest conditions of the war will stay with you long after you read it.
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Quick Lit: Mini-Reviews of Some Recent Reads – June 2020 Edition

A roundup of mini-reviews of some of my recent reads chosen for my own enjoyment including audiobooks, eBooks, and physical copies.
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Children’s Book Review: The Book of Kings by Caleb Magyar and Stephanie Warren Drimmer – Summer Read-to-Learn

A collection of great men who ruled over their respective countries, talents, and careers.
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Book Review: The Address Book by Deirdre Mask

Why are addresses so important? Does that street you live on say something about you? What is new in the world for making sure every location has an address? Find out in THE ADDRESS BOOK by Deirdre Mask.
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Children’s Book Review: Baller Boys by Venessa Taylor

Two best friends just want to make the elite football (soccer) team in their London neighborhood. Will their friendship survive if they both don't make the team and become baller boys.
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Children’s Book Review: Lulu the One and Only by Lynnette Mawhinney – Summer Read-to-Learn

Lulu is frustrated by always being asked to define what she is. This book offers an awesome opportunity to start the conversations with some of your youngest kids about racism and loving everyone.
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Children’s Book Review: All Around Bustletown Summer – Summer Read-to-Learn Series

Summer has arrived in Bustletown. Kids will love following the characters in this wordless book through a beautiful summer day.
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Summer Read-to-Learn: Past Favorites

A roundup up of favorite books perfect for the Summer Read-to-Learn series. These books include toddler and preschool books and middle-grade through middle-school books from a variety of learning topics.
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