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Survivor Tree – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Joanna

Title: Survivor Tree Author: Marcie Colleen  Illustrator: Aaron Becker Publisher: Little Brown, 2021 Ages: 5-11+ Format/Genre: Historical Fiction Themes: 9/11, hope, trees, survival, New York, threat, national history, Opening: A TREE STOOD STEEL STRAIGHT AND PROUD at the foot of the towers that filled the … Continue reading →

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What Are Your Words? – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Joanna

Title: What Are Your Words? A Book about Pronouns Author: Katherine Locke  Illustrator: Anne Passchier Publisher: Little Brown, 2021 Ages: 5-8 Format/Genre: concept book Themes: personal pronouns, adjectives, respect, words, gender fluidity, lgbtqia+, Opening: My Uncle Lior is coming to visit today! I can’t wait … Continue reading →

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Swing – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Joanna

Title: Swing Author & Illustrator: Michael Hall Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 2020 Ages: 3-5 Format/Genre: concept book Themes: alphabet, letters, vowels, sharing, kindness, swings, playground, fun, shapes, colors, opposites Opening: The first letter was alone when a second letter arrived. “Can I play with you?” the … Continue reading →

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