Karen Hokanson Miller

February 2017

Some things are hard to talk about. But life happens and along with it, there is the passing of loved ones. When that time comes, Cry Heart, But Never Break by Glenn Ringtved (illustrated by Charlotte Pardi), might help. Death comes calling on Grandmother one evening. Her four grandchildren try to trick Death by keeping […]

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Du Iz Tak By Carson Ellis In Spring, anything is possible. A seedling sprouts, amazing everyone. The insects love it, making it their personal playground with a fort and even a castle. Every moment of the plant’s life is celebrated and savored, and when its flowers, happiness is unbounded. Fall comes, the insects disappear and

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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend By Dan Santat Did you know that imaginary friends come an island far away and that each imaginary friend must be wished for before appearing? Beekle is the unlucky imaginary friend who never hears from his child, so he takes matters into his own hands. When he finds

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