Book Reviews

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Snail, Where Are You? By Tom Ungerer A classic book inviting children to go on a treasure hunt through playful illustrations. Play
P. Zonka Lays an Egg By Julie Paschkis Story of an outcast chicken who becomes a wonder-maker. Wonder
Magic Little Words By Angele Delaunois A celebration of little words that can make a big difference. Meaning
The Yes By Sarah Bee A delightful tale about the power of optimism and a positive attitude. Questing
Soon By Timothy Knapman Story of a touching trek by a mother elephant and her baby to a sacred place. Questing
This Is Sadie By Sara O'Leary A little girl who shows us how to be imaginative. Imagination
Flowers Are Calling By Rita Gray Beautifully illustrated explanations of all the beings involved in the pollination of flowers. Connections
Inside Out Box of Mixed Emotions By Brittany Candau Color-coded little storybooks in which five key emotions express what they are about. Joy
A Rock Can Be ... By Laura Purdie Salas A delightfully illustrated chronicle of all the roles that rocks play in the world. Connections
This Bus Is For Us By Michael Rosen A picture book that proves that while having solo adventures is okay, communal activities are better. Joy
Elmer and Butterfly By David McKee A story about how one good deed deserves another. Kindness
Roger Is Reading a Book By Koen Van Biesen A whimsical tale about how hard it is to find a silent place to read. Silence
Wish By Matthew Cordell A children's picture book about a couple yearning for a child. Yearning
Marilyn's Monster By Michelle Knudsen A little girl's quest for a monster of her own. Joy
Raindrops Roll By April Pulley Sayre A sense-luscious celebration of rain. Wonder
Sweep Up the Sun By Helen Frost Color photographs capturing the birds' experience of flying. Wonder
Peace, Bugs, and Understanding By Gail Silver Story about how two children learn to transform anger into lovingkindness. Transformation
Spots in a Box By Helen Ward The quest of a spotless guinea fowl for the right spots for him. Questing
Finding Spring By Carin Berger The story of a little bear who goes looking for spring just as winter arrives. Questing
Rodeo Red By Maripat Perkins An entertaining children's picture about a little girl adjusting to a baby brother. Play