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February 22, 2023 | Picture Book Review

2/22/2023

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Lola and the Tree of Life

Reising, Susan
​Shepler, Missy - illustrator

2022, self-published

Fiction

Grades Pre-K - 3

Print copy at library

"Lola and the Tree of Life" is sensitively crafted to introduce children ages 4 through 8 to the idea of death as a part of life through the story of young Lola, her beloved friend Tree (a wise old oak) and her ailing grandfather. This richly illustrated, full-color book is designed to:
  • Help a child prepare for the death of a loved one or pet before it happens
  • Understand that, while death is permanent, memories, meaning and connections live on
  • Learn about natural cycles in the beautiful web of life.

The book's website, lolaandthetreeoflife.com, provides additional resources for both adults and children.

Read a review by Gennifer King:

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February 8, 2023 | Picture Book Review

2/8/2023

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Maisy Goes to the Library

Cousins, Lucy

2005, Candlewick Press

Fiction

Grades Pre-K - 2

Print copy available through interlibrary loan

Maisy's plan to have a quiet read is put to the challenge by her giggling friends in this picture book ode to the pleasures of the local library.

Maisy likes going to the library.

She loves to read a book in a nice, quiet place.
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Today, Maisy wants to read a book about fish, but she can only find books about birds or tigers. So she explores some of the other things to do in the library, like using the computer, making copies, listening to music, or looking at fish in the aquarium. Aha! Finally Maisy finds a sparkly book all about fish. But just as she settles into a corner to read, along come Cyril, Tallulah, Eddie, and Ostrich -- and they all have noisier activities on their minds!

Read a review by Gennifer King:

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December 21, 2022 | Picture Book Review

12/21/2022

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Toot & Puddle: Let It Snow

Hobbie, Holly

2007, Little, Brown and Co.

​Fiction

Grades: PreK - 3; Lexile: AD660L

Print copy at library

How do you find the best Christmas present ever for your best friend in the whole wide world? That's what Toot is trying to find out, and Puddle is having just as much trouble. With a nod to previous books in the bestselling Toot & Puddle series, Holly Hobbie shows readers that the best kind of present for the best kind of friend is one that shows just how much you care. ​

Read a review by Angela Roberts:

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December 14, 2022 | Picture Book Review

12/14/2022

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Rocky the Christmas Owl

Kogok, Bobbie Gilbert

2020, Independently published

Fiction

Grades: Pre-K - 2

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A heart-warming tale based on a true story, Rocky the Christmas Owl, is sure to become a family Christmas favorite. In the year 2020, a tiny Saw-Whet owl was discovered bundled into a very special Christmas tree. This story recounts the tiny owl’s adventure in a way that charms and delights, and the colorful illustrations bring the story to life. A tale of a small miracle and of much needed hope during a challenging year, Rocky the Christmas Owl, is the perfect addition to every Christmas story collection. So that Rocky can nest in the reader's tree, a paper cutout Rocky ornament is included inside every book.

Read a review by Jill Martin:

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December 7, 2022 | Picture Book Review

12/7/2022

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Reindolphins: A Christmas Tale

Brougher, Kevin

2018, Missing Pieces Press

Fiction

Grades: Pre-K - 1

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Santa wasn't smiling, not one little bit. In fact, poor old Santa, was about to have a fit!

One elf helps Santa come up with a plan when the reindeer fall ill with chickenpox. Many try but it's the dolphins that save the day...well, night.

Delightful and humorous with wonderful illustrations.

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October 26, 2022 | Picture Book Review

10/26/2022

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The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!

Willems, Mo

2022, Union Square Kids

Fiction

Grades: Pre-K - Kindergarten; Lexile: AD90L

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Buckle up for twists, turns, and emotional loop-de-loops in the most roller coaster-y Pigeon book ever! The Pigeon WILL be ready. Will YOU!?

Read a review by Gennifer King:

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October 19, 2022 | Picture Book Reviews

10/19/2022

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Survivor Tree

Colleen, Marcie
Becker, Aaron - illustrator

2021, Little, Brown and Company

Nonfiction

Grades Pre-K - 3

Print copy at library

This hopeful story of a resilient tree that grew (and still grows) at the base of the twin towers is a simple introduction for young readers to gain an understanding of September 11th and the impact it had on America.

One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled from the wreckage, the tree saw many seasons pass as it slowly recovered far away from home. Until one day, forever scarred and forever stronger, it was replanted at the 9/11 Memorial.

This story of the real Survivor Tree uses nature's cycle of colors to reflect on the hope and healing that come after a tragedy—and assures readers of their own remarkable resilience.

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This Very Tree

Rubin, Sean

2021, Henry Holt

Nonfiction

Grades 1 - 2; Lexile AD520L

Print copy at library; ebook and audiobook available through Axis360; Playaway available through interlibrary loan

In 1973, nestled between the newly completed Twin Towers in New York City, a Callery pear tree was planted. Over the years, the tree provided a home for birds and shade for people looking for a place to rest, along with the first blooms of spring.

On September 11, 2001, everything changed. The tree's home was destroyed, and it was buried under the rubble. But a month after tragedy struck, a shocking discovery was made at Ground Zero: the tree had survived.

Dubbed the "Survivor Tree," it was moved to the Bronx to recover. And in the thoughtful care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the Callery pear was nursed back to health. Almost a decade later, the Survivor Tree returned home and was planted in the 9/11 Memorial to provide beauty and comfort...and also hope.

This is the story of that tree--and of a nation in recovery. Told from the tree's perspective, This Very Tree is a touching tribute to first responders, the resilience of America, and the restorative power of community.

Read a 2-for-1 review by Jill Martin:

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September 21, 2022 | Picture Book Review

9/21/2022

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Love Is

Adams, Diane
Keane, Claire - illustrator

2017, Chronicle Books

Fiction

Grades Pre-K - 2; Lexile AD560L

Print copy at library

This beautifully illustrated book tells the heartwarming story of a little girl and a duckling, who both grow to understand what it means to care for each other as they learn that love is as much about letting go as it is about holding on. A little girl finds a duckling who has wandered away from the park onto the city streets, and takes it home to care for it. The baby duck requires constant attention—early morning feedings, bathing, and tidying—until the time comes to say goodbye. When her pet has grown too big for the bath, the girl takes the full-grown duck back to the pond. Afterward, she misses it and wonders if it remembers her. One day, the duck comes back—with six ducklings of her own.

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July 27, 2022 | Picture Book Review

7/27/2022

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Please Don't Read This Book!

Kizis, Deanna
​Boughton, Sam - illustrator

2021, Philomel

Fiction

Grades Preschool - 3; Lexile AD570L

Print copy at library; ebook available through Libby/Overdrive and Axis360

Wait--are you reading this book? Even though the cover asked you not to?

Well, if you're going to read it, then you'll have to follow the rules, or you're going to have WAY too much fun. And you don't want to have FUN, do you? DO YOU?!

That's what I thought. So definitely, positively, DO NOT read this book!

Join along for zany antics, silly sounds, and endless fun in this breaks-the-fourth-wall book that will have readers coming back time and time again--regardless of what the title says.

Read a review by Gennifer King: 

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July 13, 2022 | Picture Book Review

7/13/2022

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Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian

Weinstein, Jacob Sager
​Brosgol, Vera - illustrator

2018, Clarion Books

Fiction

Grades Preschool - 3

Print copy and Wonderbook available through interlibrary loan; ebook available through Freading

A super-secret operative saves the world from a diabolical threat through her ability to brandish just the right book at just the right time in this delightfully silly superhero tale illustated by Eisner Award-winner and Caldecott Honoree Vera Brosgol.

When an evil genius has a diabolical plan to destroy every book on the planet, who has the tome-toting page power to thwart his dastardly scheme?

Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian! She’s got the gadgets. She’s got the disguises. And she’s always got the right book at the right time. It’s a good thing, too, because Lyric McKerrigan is the world’s last hope!

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Jacob Sager Weinstein and Vera Brosgol introduce a smart and crafty heroine who is part comic-book hero, part reader extraordinaire, and wholly awesome. 

Read a review by Gennifer King:

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