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October 2023

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published October 2023.

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Lotería

by Matt Sutherland

Between. Not here, not there. Not this, or that. Somewhere but not someplace. Not easy to put your, wrap your, place your—but confidence, and masterful touch with language, is what makes Esteban Rodríguez a credible, incredible even,... Read More

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Sick Day Jitters

by Danielle Ballantyne

Sweet and funny, with subtle details tucked into its intricate watercolor illustrations for parents and older readers to appreciate, this picture book about a chaotic school day shows the bond between students and teachers. When Mrs.... Read More

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I Want 100 Dogs

by Danielle Ballantyne

Bold black lines cut through tonal blues, pastel yellows, and orange accents in this charming picture book about parent-child negotiations. A little girl asks for 100 dogs; “But where would 100 dogs sleep?” her father replies. So... Read More

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Mira and Baku

by Danielle Ballantyne

In a story set during WWII amid the internment of Japanese Canadians, a girl is magically transported back to familiar places in search of her father as her birthday looms. Mira and her imaginary friend Baku, a creature from Japanese... Read More

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