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Dog Tales for Second and Third Graders
Posted 08/03/18 by Marcia K
Dogs are the star of the show in these books geared towards second and third graders.
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12 Great Children's Books Exploring Difficult Issues
Posted 08/02/18 by Heather W
These books help to make sense of, and deal with, challenging times in life.
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7 Wonderful Picture Books on the Power of Friendship, Empathy and Kindness
Posted 08/01/18 by Cindy V
Picture books about friendship, redemption and kindness.
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Clever and Imaginative Picture Books Ideal for Young Children
Posted 07/18/18 by Maria RT
Clever and imaginative stories for ages 4-8.
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Amusing Picture Books You and Your Child Will Cherish
Posted 05/16/18 by Maria RT
Funny, popular and beloved picture books you will enjoy reading with your kids.
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Classic Picture Books You and Your Children Will Love
Posted 05/09/18 by Heidi Y.
Feel good picture books that will make you smile.
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Picture Books Filled With a Variety of Characters, Wit, Humor and Much More
Posted 04/25/18 by Eric P
Stories and poems featuring atypical characters and memorable tales by Shel Silverstein, Mo Willems, Dr. Seuss, Adam Rex and many more.
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Humorous Storybooks to Read to Your Preschooler
Posted 04/11/18 by Heidi Y.
Amusing stories perfect for young children.
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Picture Books About Unusual Pets That Are Sure to Delight
Posted 04/03/18 by Patti L
Stories full of unusual pets and the adventures that ensue.
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10 Picture Books to Help Tackle Tough Topics
Posted 01/17/18 by Kelly P
A selection of picture books covering tough topics.
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November Thankful Reads
Posted 11/14/17 by Amy H
Whether or not one chooses to gorge on Thanksgiving, fall is a fantastic time to reflect upon the importance of gratitude in our lives.
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National Day of Listening
Posted 11/09/17 by April S
The National Day of Listening is an opportunity to sit down to have a face to face conversation - and really listen.
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Posted 10/23/17 by Amy H
A selection of books chock full of deft humor and pop culture references.
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