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March 2015

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published March 2015.

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The Jumbies

by Aimee Jodoin

This girl’s got guts. Even as she wanders the mystery-shrouded forest full of creepy-crawlies from Haitian folklore and faces up to the frightening newcomer to her village, Corrine La Mer brings badassery and wisdom beyond her years.... Read More

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Scarlett and Sam

by Aimee Jodoin

Magical realism and Jewish history merge in this exciting adventure in which twins Scarlett and Sam travel back in time to Egypt to help Moses convince Pharaoh to free the slaves. Simple language makes it easy for kids to absorb the... Read More

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Princess Pistachio

by Aimee Jodoin

Almost any little girl would love to be a princess. When Pistachio gets a crown in the mail from an unknown gifter, she adopts the Princess Pistachio persona and an attitude to match. Showcasing nettlesome experiences children can relate... Read More

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One Plastic Bag

by Aimee Jodoin

A rainbow of colors and an array of textures—crinkled plastic, knitted fabric, photos of leaves cut into the shape of trees—patchwork together to compose this amazing story of Isatou Ceesay and her project of crocheting recycled... Read More

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Juna's Jar

by Aimee Jodoin

When her best friend, Hector, moves away, intrepid young Juna gathers things from nature to put in her jar, just like she used to do with Hector. But with every attempt she makes, the fish, the plant, the cricket all grow too big for the... Read More

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Look Out for Bugs

by Aimee Jodoin

From a forest to a desert to your own backyard, bugs—not all of them insects!—are never far away. They can be, however, far from sight. This I-Spy-like guide educates young bug-hunters about these creatures and where to find them.... Read More

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Mesmerized

by Aimee Jodoin

With several educational themes—electricity, hypnosis, the placebo effect, the scientific method, and a good dose of American and French history—this mesmerizing picture book will fascinate as it entertains. In terms easy for... Read More

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