by Laurel Snyder Illustrated by Dan Santat 3 stars Embark on a fairy tale adventure where you get to decide what happens next. Along the way, you’ll meet friends, foes, and the just plain weird. But beware and choose wisely. There are quite a few grisly endings. See how well you survive in a fairy…
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by Ann Hazzard and Vivianne Aponte Rivera Illustrated by Gloria Félix 3 stars A touching story about a young girl dealing with her father being taken to a detention center. One day Carmen’s father is arrested and taken away. Her mother explains that he doesn’t have the government papers he needs to stay. Through family…
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by Estela Juarez with Lissette Norman Illustrated by Teresa Martínez 5 stars A heartfelt story with a powerful message of hope, resilience, and using your voice to demand change. Estela lives happily with her family… until the government tells her mother she must return to the country she was born in. As part of coping…
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Illustrated by DeAndra Hodge 3 stars As a young girl enjoys the Juneteenth block party, she wonders what the first Juneteenth celebration was like. She talks to family and friends about their Juneteenth memories as they all share in the joy of the celebration. A nice look at some of the foods and activities associated…
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Illustrated by Daniel J. O’Brien 5 stars A heartfelt story, fantastically told. This joyful picture book depicts the celebration of Juneteenth, highlights the symbolism used, and emphasizes Juneteenth’s historical significance. Well-written, heartwarming, and hopeful. Join a family on a sensory experience as they come together to celebrate Juneteenth and remember their history. The story highlights…
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Illustrated by Joshua Heinsz 4 stars An engaging and fun way to talk about gender stereotypes. Told through rhythm and rhyme, a group of children show how fun it is to play how you want instead of worrying about how girls and boys are expected to play. I loved seeing the creativity of the children…
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4 stars A humorous tale of a baby who just won’t go to sleep. Mama, Papa, and Sister have all said good night and are ready for bed, but this baby has no plans of sleeping. Instead, join her adventures complete with a dance party, laughing at her own jokes, singing, climbing, and more. Great…
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Illustrated by Addy Rivera Sonda 3 stars A cute story. Beto wants to have a tea party, but his sister Cora longs for a pirate adventure. To get her to attend his party, Beto makes Cora a treasure map. But he soon learns there is more to a map than a start and a finish…
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4 stars Another fantastic pony adventure. Follow Trixie as she creates an eye-catching new trick in hopes of joining the illustrious Starmane Society of Magicians. Suspenseful and well-written. Berrow’s perfectly matches the tone of the show. Such a fun adventure that nicely blends action, humor, magic, and friendship. Includes themes of patience, admitting mistakes, and…
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Illustrated by Erica J. Chen 4 stars A delightful and humorous story about finding balance between social and alone time. Jasper the introverted Sasquatch is looking for a hobby. He thinks turnip gardening will be a great way to keep busy. What he doesn’t anticipate is the battle against the group of deer that wants…
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