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Book reviews for ages 3, 5 & 16

234 results
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    How to Lead a Life of Crime

    School-for-criminals mystery turns very dark and violent.
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    By Kirsten Miller
    (Book, 2013)
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    Ol' Mama Squirrel

    Fierce squirrel mom keeps babies safe, keeps laughs coming.
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    3
     
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    By David Ezra Stein
    (Book, 2013)
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    Miss Maple's Seeds

    Lyrical fantasy celebrates the magic of seeds and seasons.
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    3
     
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    By Eliza Wheeler
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Dark

    Clever story of a boy who conquers his fear of the dark.
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    3
     
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    By Lemony Snicket
    (Book, 2013)
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    Otis and the Puppy

    Gentle hero faces fear to help friend in lovely book.
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    3
     
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    By Loren Long
    (Book, 2013)
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    Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell

    Lively, inspiring bio of America's first female doctor.
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    5
     
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    By Tanya Lee Stone
    (Book, 2013)
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    Impulse

    Edgy sequel to Jumper is best for older teens.
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    16
     
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    By Steven Gould
    (Book, 2013)
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    Chu's Day

    Sneeze from tiny panda packs big wallop in charming book.
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    3
     
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    By Neil Gaiman
    (Book, 2013)
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    Rise

    Sexual themes and violence weigh down Nightshade prequel.
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    16
     
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    By Andrea Cremer
    (Book, 2013)
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    Abe Lincoln's Dream

    Girl's journey with Lincoln's ghost applauds U.S. progress.
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    5
     
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    By Lane Smith
    (Book, 2013)
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    On the Road

    Poetic, ecstatic, debauched novel that changed literature.
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    16
     
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    By Jack Kerouac
    (Book, 2013)
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    Little Cub

    Old Bear finds Little Cub, ends loneliness in sweet story.
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    3
     
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    By Olivier Dunrea
    (Book, 2012)
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    Bear Has a Story to Tell

    Gentle story of friendship, patience, and storytelling.
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    3
     
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    By Philip C. Stead
    (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 Christmas Quiet Book

    Poetic take on quiet moments during the holiday season.
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    3
     
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    By Deborah Underwood
    (Book, 2012)
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    Bear Says Thanks

    Warm animal story celebrates gratitude and friendship.
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    3
     
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    By Karma Wilson
    (Book, 2012)
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    What Happens Next

    Intense novel explores feelings of date-rape survivor.
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    16
     
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    By Colleen Clayton
    (Book, 2012)
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    Just Say Boo!

    Cute advice on how not to get scared on Halloween night.
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    3
     
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    By Susan Hood
    (Book, 2012)
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    Working Mummies

    Punny, spooky look at moms all wrapped up in their jobs.
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    5
     
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    By Joan Horton
    (Book, 2012)
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    This Is Not My Hat

    Little fish tries to outsmart big one in funny thief tale.
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    3
     
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    By Jon Klassen
    (Book, 2012)
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    Vampirina Ballerina

    Cute, comic how-to for aspiring vampire ballerinas.
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    3
     
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    By Anne Marie Pace
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Monsters' Monster

    Frankenstein-like monster teaches his creators gratitude.
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    3
     
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    By Patrick McDonnell
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit

    Peter goes to Scotland in inspired charmer, fun read-aloud.
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    5
     
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    By Emma Thompson
    (Book, 2012)
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    Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs: As Retold by Mo Willems

    Silly dino twist on Goldilocks tale is roaring good fun.
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    3
     
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    By Mo Willems
    (Book, 2012)
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    Olivia and the Fairy Princesses

    A good-humored identity crisis makes this one a royal hoot.
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    3
     
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    By Ian Falconer
    (Book, 2012)