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The If's Return

Landon and Bradon get a surprise visit from the If's. Gage has escaped. He eventually freezes the world and turns Landon and Bradon small.They have exciting adventures with their friends, Slade and the good If's. It's up to them to save the world. This book is very exciting.Children and up would...
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Wind Catcher

Wind Catcher is a wonderful book. It is full of adventures and suspense,The cover is awesome. Juliet had trouble fitting in a private school because she is Indian. The school quickly becomes less of a problem when she finds out she is the Chosen. She is unsure who she can trust and has to learn how...
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Sammy Steals the Show

This is a wonderful book for the little ones. It teaches children to remember the important people in your life. Sammy lives with Lisa, his caretaker and best friend. Sammy loves to sing and decides to fly a long way to perform in a contest. When he gets there he realizes it's not important because...
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Bubbles: Big Stink in the Frog Pond

This book is really cute. It's great for Kindergarten and first graders. It is about a frog who had stinky bubbles.The other frogs didn't like it. Froggy saved the day. After that he was the hero, but still smelly. He came up with a solution to the problem. Read this wonderful book to find out....
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Frankie Dupont and the Lemon Festival Fiasco

 I love this book. Being a former teacher, I would use this series in a 2-4 classroom. This book is very interesting with the clues to solve.It will help develop inference and prediction skills. The cover fits the book well. It's interesting to see how Frankie's character is developing. I...
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Billy Bobble Makes a Wand

I loved this book. As a former teacher, I would use it with advanced students. I think they would love it.It's not easy to find books for those that are a bit ahead of others. I was also impressed with the questions in the back. I would hesitate to use it with a lower group. They might not "get"...
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Rachel's Day in the Garden: A Kids Yoga Spring Colors Book

When I first read this book, I wasn't very sure that I loved it. I then took the book and went through the yoga activities and story with my five year old granddaughter. It was awesome! She loved the yoga moves and then read the book herself (She's a very strong reader). I love the way the book...
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Wicka

I really loved this book. I think it would be perfect for 7-9 graders, It tells the story of Elizabeth who comes to realize she's a witch. She maybe a significant witch who has powers that will change the witch world forever. She meets William, another witch. They fall in love and have many...
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Brush Your Hair, Medusa!

This is a great introduction to mythology for the little ones. This book is adorable and any child with curly or tangled hair can relate to it. The children can make word/picture connections easily.It's also great for an early reader. Parents can briefly tell the the Medusa. Being a former teacher,...
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Mini Myths: Make a wish Midas

Joan Holub has done it again. This is a wonderful book a child can relate to about wishes. After this child in the book wants everything yellow, he finds it can be undone, just as Midas was able to have the Midas touch and have it reversed. It's great that Holub takes complicated myths and brings...
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