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2153 reviews

Cozy by Jan Brett

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5.0

Wonderful book to read cuddled up under a warm quilt with squirming kids.  Then act out the spring story!  
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat

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4.0

Snoring Beauty by Bruce Hale

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funny lighthearted

5.0

Great wordplay makes this a fun read for parents and older children who will get jokes that younger siblings won’t.  I particularly like the nobody’s perfect storyline. 
A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Wonderful introduction to, or addition to the Deckawoo Drive series. 
Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella by Jan Brett

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Charming and beautifully illustrated.  Very fun to read with silly children.  
Peace Talks by Jim Butcher

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adventurous dark sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Skin Game by Jim Butcher

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Lulu Is a Rhinoceros by Jason Flom, Allison Flom

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3.0

I wanted to love this book. But it just doesn't quite come togather
The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

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5.0

This is an amazing book and I was thrilled with my kids' reactions. I had checked it out from our local library, but I'm going to have to get a copy.

Teaches good lessons about how to be a good friend when a person you care about is hurting.
Oh Say Can You Say? by Dr. Seuss

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3.0

Always expect the tongue twisters in this one to be harder.