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1/5
Really bad
Work on it.
2/5
Mediocre
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3/5
Good
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4/5
Very Good
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5/5
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4.7 / 5.0
THE YEAR OF THE CAT by Phuong Chi Nguyen, Daniel Rettig and Mae Linh Rettig is a visually-appealing, lively story told in two languages, with...
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3.0 / 5.0
A brightly-illustrated fantasy story aimed at young children, Monika Anna Blichar's MY MAGICAL GNOME STORY BOOK is charming, but hampered by a focus on a...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
Emily Dreeling's RIVER AND THE AMAZING YELLOW WELLIE ADVENTURE is a cheerful, brightly-colored adventure that gives personality and charm to kids' rain gear.
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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
A heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and overcoming the odds, Caroline Rayfield's THE ADVENTURES OF MILO CHOW is a sweet and touching story that will...
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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
A FISH CALLED ANDROMEDA, by Cynthia C Huijgens, is a magical children’s book that pairs stunning imagery (by Yusuke Watanabe) with an empathetic character who...
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0
A FEMICH CHRISTMAS TALE is an excellent choice of book for those who want their children to both engage with the magic of the festive...
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Rating:
4.9 / 5.0
In ALICE AND JACK HIKE THE GRAND CANYON, Amy Graves and Pam Schweitzer craft an earnest family adventure, in which the children's intrepid endeavors are...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
BAKAASUR – The Ice Cream Maker Monster is a fun picture book that could be read to younger children or simply enjoyed by older readers....
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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
A fun, fresh take on a time-honored tradition that just so happens to offer a compassionate built-in excuse for forgetful parents everywhere, S.E. Richey’s LULU...
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3.0 / 5.0
Mark Darden’s picture book ELIJAH GOES TO CLEVELAND is an appealing showcase for the Ohio city and for the talents of illustrator Anh Bui, though...
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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0
A singsong rhythm and appealing, realistic illustrations make Kennedy Thibou, Jr.'s picture book MAYA AND MARCUS GO TO THE BANK an absorbing and educational story.
Rating:
3.3 / 5.0
SNOODLES, KIDOODLES, POODLES AND LOTS AND LOTS OF NOODLES! has a simple plot filled with amusing scenarios and accompanied by cartoons peppered with puns –...