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Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care - Jan Levinson Gilman (2009)
This is a slightly heartbreaking story about Murphy, the Tibetan Terrier is a cute, sweet dog who's curiosity frequently gets him into...
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Loki’s Wolves – K.L. Armstrong & M.A. Marr (2014)
Loki’s Wolves is discount Percy Jackson, with Norse Mythology. There is way less adult supervision (I know, I didn’t think that was...
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counting by 7s – Holly Goldberg Sloan (2014)
Sigh. I’m so torn about this book. The characters were wonderful, glorious even, but after reading a long line of crappy YRCA titles...
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Drama – Raina Telgemeier (2012)
I was so quickly brought back to Junior High School in the reading of this graphic novel it was a little dizzying. Callie wants to be...
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How They Croaked The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous – Georgia Bragg & Kevin O’Malley(2011)
Gory, fascinating, and curious, this collection of remarkable deaths tells the story of how 19 famous historical figures kicked the...
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The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book – Bill Watterson (1989)
I never quite had the same connection to Calvin and Hobbes as my other friends did growing up. That being said, I did really enjoy...
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National Geographic Kids – October (2011)
Pet costume ideas, Haunted Vacations, Flying Monsters, this Hallowe’en special has it all. This issue contains some tips and tricks for...
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Tales from The Hood – Michael Buckley (Author), Peter Ferguson (Illustrator) (2008)
After Mr. Canis is arrested in Magic and Other Misdemeanors, a brutally skewed court finds him guilty of the murders perpetrated by the...
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Tintin in Tibet (November 28, 2011)
As before I was listening to my beloved BBC when on comes Tintin in Tibet. Tintin is convinced that his friend Chang was not only in a...
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The Complete Father Christmas- Raymond Briggs (1973 & 1975)
Father Christmas I’m sure almost everyone is familiar with The Snowman but for me it has always been Briggs’ Father Christmas. According...
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Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower – Peggy Parish (Author) & Fritz Siebel (Illustrator) (1994)
For those who don’t know Amelia Bedelia is a maid, which by and large, means that she is receiving instruction often. The problem with...
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Stormbreaker – Anthony Horowitz (2006)
Stormbreaker is the first book in the Alex Rider Series. Alex Rider is a fourteen year old English school boy at the beginning of...
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Martha Speaks: Haunted House – Karen Ross (2010)
When Mom asks Martha to deliver some flowers to a house (a house Mom and her friends had thought to be haunted as children) Martha...
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It’s So Amazing! A Book About Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families – Robie H. Harris (Author) &
The age-old question. Where do babies come from? Well the only storks in this book are tongue-in-cheek, same with the birds and the bees....
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Inventors and Creators: Jim Henson – Deanne Durrett (2002)
When I was growing up I loved watching The Muppet Show. I loved the idea of the people my parents loved (and that I had grown up loving)...
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Where the Sidewalk Ends – Shel Silverstein (1974)
I find that those who love Shel Silverstein love him a lot. I may not love him, but I did really enjoy these poems. Fun, dangerous,...
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Seussville – Dr. Seuss Website
Seussville is a website dedicated to children, parents, and educators showcasing all things Seuss. For children there is a...
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Rupert (1995 & 1997)
Rupert and Mum’s Adventure Rupert – Season Four (1995) Rupert and Mum are on their way to Nutchester to do some shopping when they...
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Star Wars: A Scanimation Book – Rufus Butler Seder (2010)
Iconic Scenes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away… For those of us who love Star Wars, this book is a must to ensure the continuity of Star Wars...
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Magic and Other Misdemeanors – Michael Buckley (Author), Peter Ferguson (Illustrator) (2008)
Someone has been stealing the powerful magical possession of some of Ferryport Landing’s most powerful Everafters. It is up to Sabrina...
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