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March 2014

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published March 2014.

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The Sagebrush Singers

by Aimee Jodoin

Based on the German folktale recorded by the Brothers Grimm, “The Bremen Town Musicians,” this hilarious romp featuring a burro, a coyote, a skunk, and a raven subtly introduces the theme of human encroachment on nature through a... Read More

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Hope Is a Girl Selling Fruit

by Aimee Jodoin

Symmetry, symbolic images, and the folk art traditions of rural Indian women converge to explore feminism and self-awareness. Young Amrita Das’s extraordinary paintings are layered with metaphor, tracing the journey of a girl into... Read More

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Boss No More

by Aimee Jodoin

Lucas wants to be in charge. When his friends each do something that makes him feel small (Nina scores a soccer goal, Alex is better at math, Hugo chooses his little sister over him), he belittles them and tells them what to do, soon... Read More

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I Have a Friend

by Aimee Jodoin

The creativity of a child’s imagination, paired with his innocence, takes center stage in this endearing story, dreamily rendered through collage art. Wise, friendly, imaginary friend Vladimir comes to life through young Henry’s... Read More

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Jacob's New Dress

by Aimee Jodoin

Jacob loves dinosaurs, trucks, pirates, playing tag—and wearing dresses. When the other boys at school begin teasing him, Jacob decides to take a stand. Cute illustrations and realistic dialogue convey the struggles of this proud,... Read More

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When Mama Goes to Work

by Aimee Jodoin

Images of diversity and feminine strength beautify these pages to create a realistic, uplifting narrative of family and work life in modern society. The repetition of daily activities, paired with the cute illustrations, helps make ideas... Read More

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The Jungle Book

by Aimee Jodoin

Join Shere Khan the tiger, Baloo the bear, and Akela the wolf in this literature and animal primer that uses Rudyard Kipling’s "The Jungle Book" as a foundation for encouraging a love of books from an early age. The bold and playful... Read More

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