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December 2021

Review

I Am an American Review

Brockenbrough, Martha and Grace Lin. I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story. Julia Kuo, Illus. Non-fiction. Little, 11/2021. [36]pp. $18.99. 978-0-316-42692-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 1-5. In this simple and compelling non-fiction book, a boy [continue reading]

Published on Dec 29, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck

OUTSTANDING! – November 2021

Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ at our previous month’s meeting and nominated for our year-end Distinguished List.  Members can see full reviews of these books and many [continue reading]

Published on Dec 27, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Outstanding Books of the Month, Review

OUTSTANDING! – December 2021

Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ at our previous month’s meeting and nominated for our year-end Distinguished List.  Members can see full reviews of these books and many [continue reading]

Published on Dec 27, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Outstanding Books of the Month, Review

Review

Blob Review

Appert, Anne. Blob. Anne Appert, Illus. Picture Book. HarperCollins, 09/2021. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-0-06-303612-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-1. Blob is an ambiguous being who can be any shape it wants (like Rock Star, mouse, panda, cloud, scuba [continue reading]

Published on Dec 23, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck

New Flap and Toy Books

New Flap and Toy Books Educational Insights. The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel and the Golden Acorn. Candlewick, 10/2021. [12p.]. $11.99. 978-1-5362-2273-9.      Inspired by the preschool board game, this second board book with flaps stars a [continue reading]

Published on Dec 21, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Out of the Ordinary
Tags: Flap and Toy Books

Read-Alike

Cat Ninja Read-Alikes

“Cat Ninja” series by Matthew Cody Clanton, Ben. Narwhal series. Escabasse, Sophie. Witches of Brooklyn. Gallagher, John. Max Meow.  Green, John Patrick. InvestiGators series. Hosler, Jay. The Way of the Hive: A Honey Bee’s Story. [continue reading]

Published on Dec 18, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck

Review

Six Crimson Cranes

Lim, Elizabeth. Six Crimson Cranes.  Knopf, 07/2021. Fiction. 456pp. $18.99, 978-0-593-30091-6, PLB $21.99, 978-0-593-30092-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 7-ADULT. Elizabeth Lim uses East Asian folklore and magic to create a unique retelling of a traditional folktale. A [continue reading]

Published on Dec 15, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck

Storytime

Butterflies Storytime – Revised

Butterflies Storytime – revised  Many of our communities are sites for migrating monarch butterflies, but it is a great insect to focus on for any child. Make these fun butterfly headbands: Butterfly Crown (dltk-kids.com).  Burach, [continue reading]

Published on Dec 13, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool
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