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Over The Shop – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Title: Over the Shop Author: Jon Arno Lawson Illustrator: Qin Leng Publisher: Candlewick, 2021 Ages: 4-8 40 pages.  Genre: wordless fiction Themes: lgbtqia+, trans, grandparents, acceptance, community, companionship, differences, Opening: Synopsis: The first few spreads show us a day in the life of a young … Continue reading

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The Battle of Junk Mountain – Book Recommendation

Title: The Battle of Junk Mountain Author: Lauren Abbey Greenberg  Publisher: Running Press kids, 2018 Ages: 8-12 Themes: ageing, grandparents, hoarding, Maine, island life, summer friendships, loss & grief, growing up, coming-of-age   Opening:  I didn’t expect my summer sister to ditch me the … Continue reading

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What A Beautiful Morning – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Squee, Perfect Picture Book Friday is back from its summer hiatus and I have a humdinger for you! Title: What a Beautiful Morning Author: Arthur A. Levine Illustrator: Katie Kath Publisher: Running Press Kids, 2016 Ages: 4-8 40 pages Themes: … Continue reading

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