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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 […]

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

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

The Girl who Drank the Moon Kelly Barnhill Teeny tiny dragon Frythian, swamp monster Glerk, good witch Xan and 13-year-old Luna are in terrible danger. Not from each other, but from the people in nearby City of Sorrows. Every year, the elders leave a newborn baby in the forest for witch Xan. They claim it’s

Safeguard your Family from Fake News Fake News. It warps minds, promotes wrong views, and even hurts innocent people. In our world of social media, blogs and online news, it’s impossible to avoid. Can we keep our kids away from it? No. However, we can do something about it. We can educate our children so

Wishby Barbara O’Connor Do you want to get inside the head of an 11 year-old troublemaker? Read Wish by Barbara O’Connor. Eleven-year-old Charlie makes a wish every day. However, it doesn’t seem to be working. Her Daddy’s in jail because of his quick temper and her Mama’s in bed behind of wall of empty soda

Those Darn Squirrels Fly South by Adam Rubin  Artwork by Daniel Salmiere There’s a Mr. Fookwire in every neighborhood. He’s a solitary grump who likes only one thing: painting the birds in his backyard. Oh, Mr. Fookwire has lots of hates. He hates the squirrels who eat the birds’ food and outwit his diabolical squirrel

Trouble in Maiden Rock? Yes, it’s big trouble! Ms. Stillford, Quinnie’s teacher, goes missing! Quinnie and her friend Ben suspect almost everyone: two old admirers who’ve pined after Ms. Stillford for decades, a rocker group passing through town, even two nuns from the local convent. You’ll find yourself smack dab in the middle of the

Books can be funny, but make my stomach hurt from laughing? Not too many do that. But, I just found one. Mr.Puffball, even as a kitten, knows his destiny is to be a Hollywood Star. He makes his way to Hollywood and suffers disappointment and despair. But, with the help from Hollywood veterans he makes