Review: The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon: The True Story of Alan Bean

The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon: The True Story of Alan Bean by Dean Robbins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Really cool book! I never knew that an artist went to the moon. I love that this shows kids you don't have to be just one thing. You can have multiple passions. The illustrations are GORGEOUS!

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Review: Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book

Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book by Max Brallier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just the right amount of creepy for beginning readers!

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Review: Bone Soup: A Spooky, Tasty Tale

Bone Soup: A Spooky, Tasty Tale by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

SOUP-er fun! This would make a great Halloween story for a family to read together and there is even a recipe in the back of the book so you can make your own "bone soup"!

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Review: Underwear!

Underwear! by Jennifer Harney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hysterical!!!!! Can't wait to do this as a read aloud... I can hear the giggling already! This is perfect for fans of Chicken Butt.

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Review: Story Book Sophia Sparks

Story Book Sophia Sparks by Elanor Best
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fun story to pair with maker activities!

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Review: I Am Enough

I Am Enough by Grace Byers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! I can't wait to press this book into the hands and hearts of so many readers. What an impowering book.

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Review: Pencil: A Story with a Point

Pencil: A Story with a Point by Ann Ingalls
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a pretty cute book. The ending came a bit quick though. I would give it fans of books filled with funny puns and plays on words... Kids who enjoyed The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors will probably get a kick out of this. Love that the children in the book had curly hair and brown skin (the illustrations were fantastic- it may seem like a little thing, but the hair on these kids is drawn really well!).

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Review: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Except When They Don't

Except When They Don't by Laura Gehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Super cute book about not having to conform to the traditional expectations of what girls and boys should wear and do. This book encourages readers to be whoever they are!

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Review: A Big Bed for Little Snow

A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace Lin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: A Big Mooncake for Little Star

A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Step Into Your Power: 23 lessons on how to live your best life

Step Into Your Power: 23 lessons on how to live your best life by Jamia Wilson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Tips for kids (or anyone really) on how to build their self-confidence and live their best life.

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Review: Volcano Dreams: A Story of Yellowstone

Volcano Dreams: A Story of Yellowstone by Janet Fox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This would be a great book to share with students for a unit on National Parks or volcanos in general.

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Review: Guts

Guts by Raina Telgemeier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Raina does it again! This time she tackles facing fears. As usually, her book is funny, honest, and fresh. Readers will be pleased.
Diverse characters in the book include her best friend Jane and her therapist.

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Review: Guess How Much I Love Washington, D.C.

Guess How Much I Love Washington, D.C. by Johannah Gilman Paiva
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Cute board book that introduces some of sights that make DC such a special place.

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Review: Cupcakes with Sally Ride

Cupcakes with Sally Ride by Kyla Steinkraus
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: Different Appearances

Different Appearances by Rebecca Pettiford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I liked that this book focused on and celebrated the differences between people. It makes it clear that differences can be a good thing and not something to shy away from. There are tips for adults to use when sharing this book. I really enjoyed the page that shows several pictures of kids Brady Brunch style, and then the text prompts the reader to notice the differences among the group of friends.

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Review: Zora's Zucchini

Zora's Zucchini by Katherine Pryor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This would be a great book to share with young gardeners. I liked how the family learned different ways to eat zucchini and how Zora figured out ways to deal with all of the extra zucchini!

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Review: Out to Get You: 13 Tales of Weirdness and Woe

Out to Get You: 13 Tales of Weirdness and Woe by Josh Allen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So much weirdness packed into every story! Hand this to fans of "Scary Stories to Tell in Dark" that are looking for more creepy tales. I love that some of the stories have tiny little elements that stick with you after you turn the page.... watch out for that knot in the wood that slightly resembles an eye or the pins and needles you feel when you think your foot has just fallen asleep.

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Review: The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise

The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this gem of a book. Coyote is as honest as they come. She will make you laugh, and then a few pages later your heart will be right in the thick of her pain as she deals with her grief. I listened to this book, and the narrator was fantastic! This is a story about friendship, family, and getting through the tough times. I will be sharing this book with lots of readers!!!

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Review: Luna Loves Library Day

Luna Loves Library Day by Joseph Coelho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fantastic illustrations. I love that Luna is a mixed race kid. Mom and Dad are not together anymore, but Luna gets to visit with her dad at the library. The two have lots of fun picking out books and letting their imaginations soar.

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Review: My Mommy is a Hero

My Mommy is a Hero by Isabel Otter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great book celebrating women in the military!

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Review: We Don't Eat Our Classmates

We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the diversity of the class in this story. I also like that this is a story about how making friends is sometimes difficult. Sometimes books make it seem so easy, and that's not real life. There was also just enough humor to have kids laugh out loud, but still get the message.

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Review: Dreamers

Dreamers by Yuyi Morales
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Drawn Together

Drawn Together by Minh Lê
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: I'm Ok

I'm Ok by Patti Kim
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Funny and full of spunk! I love how the friendships developed in this story.

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