{The Hidden Witch: Molly Ostertag}

{Synopsis} – Aster and his family are adjusting to his unconventional talent for witchery; unlike the other boys in his family, he isn’t a shapeshifter. He’s taking classes with his grandmother and helping to keep an eye on his great-uncle whose corrupted magic wreaked havoc on the family. Meanwhile, Aster’s friend from the non-magical part […]

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{The Witch Boy: Molly Ostertag}

{Synopsis} – In thirteen-year-old Aster’s family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn’t shifted . . . and he’s still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious […]

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{Hey, Kiddo: Jarrett J. Krosoczka}

{Synopsis} – Hey, Kiddo is the graphic memoir of author-illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Raised by his colorful grandparents, who adopted him because his mother was an incarcerated heroin addict, Krosoczka didn’t know his father’s name until he saw his birth certificate when registering for a school ski trip. Hey, Kiddo traces Krosoczka’s search for his […]

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{Giraffes Can’t Dance: Giles Andreae}

{Synopsis} – Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. “Giraffes can’t dance,” they all jeer when it’s Gerald’s turn to prance. But with some sound advice from a wise cricket, […]

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{Never Touch a Dragon: Rosie Greening}

{Synopsis} – A tactile touch-and-feel book all about dragons! You must never touch a dragon . . . except in this book! This dragon-themed touch-and-feel book is perfect for young children! They will love reading the funny rhyme that warns of the dangers of touching a dragon and then ignoring the advice! Innovative silicone touches […]

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{Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Susie Linn}

{Synopsis} – “Twinkle, twinkle, little star how I wonder what you are.” It’s a magical starry night and mommy owl is taking her baby owls flying for the first time. Turn the pages and sing along with her to discover all the amazing nighttime things the excited babies see for the first time ever. {My […]

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{Monster Cake: Rebecca Dickinson}

{Synopsis} – On the morning of their mother’s birthday, three young monsters prepare to make her birthday cake and use special ingredients that only a monster mother and her family could appreciate. Original. {My thoughts} – I’m always on the search for simple books to read to my little ones. When our local library had […]

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