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October 2023

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

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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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Love Is Kind

by Danielle Ballantyne

A young girl shows the many ways one can demonstrate love throughout the day in this picture book with a simple but powerful message. “I am loving” is the repeated refrain as the girl goes about her day sharing snacks with new... Read More

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