Book Review
Alberta and the Little Red Riding Wolf
A tongue-in-cheek ending tops off this quirky reimagining of “Little Red Riding Hood.” Alberta is a dreadful child; rude and unapologetic, she always gets her way—even if she has to throw a tantrum to get it. After a hooded figure...
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Being Kind
Dashes of color enliven intricate pencil drawings of a variety of fuzzy and feathered creatures in this picture book that explains big and small ways of choosing kindness. A sloth feeds baby birds berries with a pair of chopsticks...
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Night Walk
A grandfather takes his grandson on a nighttime walk to honor his late grandmother in this ethereal picture book about grief and remembrance. With their orange and yellow hats and red backpacks, a grandfather and his grandson set out...
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The Elephant and the Purim Crown
In this moving picture book, Rachel is looking forward to the Purim festival, hoping that her elaborate costume will help her win the coveted Purim crown. On the way to the synagogue, her cousin sees a man offering elephant rides. Rachel...
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Runaway Blanket
A little boy’s blanket makes a break for it in this runaway hit of a bedtime story. The boy is ready for bed, but his blanket isn’t; it jumps up, packs a pizza into a bag, and slips out a window into the night. But no one believes...
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Eggs, Please!
A world tour comes courtesy of the humble egg in this bright culinary adventure. A is for Avgolemono, a “silky chicken soup” from Greece, and M is for Mote Pillo, hominy “scrambled in a bath of milk” from Ecuador, in this ABCs of...
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Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim
When Kwesi confides to his Nana Ruby that he is embarrassed by his inability to swim, she makes him a deal: if he learns to swim, she will, too. Surprised that Nana Ruby can’t swim, Kwesi learns about segregation—and its lingering...
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Marcel with a Splash
Inspired by Julia Sørensen’s experiences as the mother of a child with Down syndrome, this heartfelt picture book addresses the difficulties and celebrates the joys of raising children with special needs. Marcel’s parents are both...