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Book reviews for picture book, brothers and sisters, robots & great boy role models

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  • Review
    Emeraldalicious

    Pinkalicious goes green in magical clean-up adventure.
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    4
     
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    By Victoria Kann
    (Book, 2013)
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    My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood

    Boy cites the colors of his moods in poetic slice of life.
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    4
     
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    By Tameka Fryer Brown
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Dark

    Clever story of a boy who conquers his fear of the dark.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Lemony Snicket
    (Book, 2013)
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    Penny and Her Marble

    Moral dilemma, more emotional depth in cute Penny story.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Kevin Henkes
    (Book, 2013)
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    Tea Cakes for Tosh

    Touching story of boy's bond with grandma, family history.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Kelly Starling Lyons
    (Book, 2013)
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    Little Cub

    Old Bear finds Little Cub, ends loneliness in sweet story.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Olivier Dunrea
    (Book, 2012)
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    Llama Llama Time to Share

    Llama learns to share his toys in zippy read-aloud.
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    3
     
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    By Anna Dewdney
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Insomniacs

    Great bedtime read about family that's up all night.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Karina Wolf
    (Book, 2012)
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    Olivia and the Fairy Princesses

    A good-humored identity crisis makes this one a royal hoot.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Ian Falconer
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    I Gotta Draw

    Triumphant tale of artistic misfit and creative teacher.
    AGE
    5
     
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    By Bruce Degen
    (Book, 2012)
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    Rocket Writes a Story

    Appealing characters, engaging art, and solid writing advice make this a fantastic choice for imaginative young readers.
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    4
     
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    By Tad Hills
    (Book, 2012)
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    It's a Tiger!

    Breathless tale of running from tiger is good, silly fun.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By David LaRochelle
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

    Magical story of a man who devotes his life to books.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By William Joyce
    (Book, 2012)
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    Chloe

    Charming story of bunny who gets sibs to play, not watch TV.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Peter McCarty
    (Book, 2012)
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    Oliver

    Imaginative boy goes down the drain on fantastic adventure.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Judith Rossell
    (Book, 2012)
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    Tyler Makes Pancakes!

    Lively cooking story whipped together with fun food info.
    AGE
    5
     
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    By Tyler Florence
    (Book, 2012)
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    Blackout

    Beautiful book captures the magic after lights go out.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By John Rocco
    (Book, 2012)
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    And Then It's Spring

    The simple pleasure of watching seeds grow as winter turns to spring shines through in this timeless-looking picture book.  
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    4
     
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    By Julie Fogliano
    (Book, 2012)
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    Harold and the Purple Crayon

    Imagination reigns in timeless classic about drawing boy.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Crockett Johnson
    (Book, 2012)
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    Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans

    Stunningly illustrated, this would make a great gift book or treasured addition to any family's library.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Kadir Nelson
    (Book, 2011)