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Review: Big Sister, Long Coat by Nelly Buchet

Review: Big Sister, Long Coat by Nelly Buchet

Let me preface this review by specifying that I am an only child… but this book made me wish I had a big sister! Nelly Buchet, herself a middle sister, takes on the voice of a small child to tell this adorable story in very few words. Big Sister and Little Sister keep having to

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Review: A Case of Stolen Dreams by Annie Mack

Review: A Case of Stolen Dreams by Annie Mack

Going into Annie Mack’s debut middle grade novel, I didn’t expect a goopy little monster to be the reason main character James Dawson makes a good friend at his new school. But when the family moves from Vancouver to a little town outside Kamloops, BC, to set up their bookstore—one that sells crystals and special

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Review: Adam and His Tuba by Žiga X Gombač

Review: Adam and His Tuba by Žiga X Gombač

Have you ever been to the circus? Seen people breathe fire, swallow swords, and get shot out of canons? These amazing acts are part of little Adam’s daily life as the youngest member of a famous circus family. And while his family tries to get him interested in their craft, it takes a while before

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Review: Avocado Magic by Taltal Levi

Review: Avocado Magic by Taltal Levi

Regardless of whether you’re a fan of avocado toast, you’ll surely be entranced by Avocado Magic, a touching story about growth by Israeli author-illustrator Taltal Levi. The story follows a young girl who, a bit impatient to grow up, learns to slow down and enjoy life as she waits for her avocado pit to turn

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Review: The Forest Keeper by Rina Singh

Review: The Forest Keeper by Rina Singh

In an era of globalization, climate change, and natural disasters, it’s easy to feel small and insignificant in the face of much larger world events. But the truth is that one person can make an enormous difference! The Forest Keeper by Rina Singh is the true story of Jadav Molai Payeng from Majuli, India, who

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