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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez Book Poster Image
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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
age 5+
Girl takes on city hall in fun, diverse tale of persistence.
By Andrea Beaty
(2019)
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Toy Story 4
age 5+
Big-hearted, touching finale to Pixar's legendary franchise.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2019)
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Nothing Rhymes with Orange
age 5+
Lots of fruity fun in rhyming tale of fruit and friendship.
By Adam Rex
(2017)
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Where Will I Live? Book Poster Image
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Where Will I Live?
age 5+
Moving book about child refugees brought to life by photos.
By Rosemary McCarney
(2017)
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Tangled: Before Ever After
age 5+
Enjoyable movie follow-up continues spunky Rapunzel's tale.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2017)
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Freedom in Congo Square
age 5+
Slaves' lives, jazz roots shown in stunning nonfiction book.
By Carole Boston Weatherford
(2016)
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Coat of Many Colors
age 5+
Lyrics of inspirational Dolly Parton song address bullying.
By Dolly Parton
(2016)
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Around America to Win the Vote: Two Suffragists, a Kitten, and 10,000 Miles Book Poster Image
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Around America to Win the Vote: Two Suffragists, a Kitten, and 10,000 Miles
age 5+
Two women stump for right to vote in fresh, upbeat story.
By Mara Rockliff
(2016)
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Free Period
age 5+
Creativity abounds as Disney alums return in online shorts.
Network: Online
(2016)
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Izzie's Way Home Movie Poster Image
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Izzie's Way Home
age 5+
Low-budget undersea adventure is boring and lifeless.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2016)
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Pup 2 No Good Movie Poster Image
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Pup 2 No Good
age 5+
Animated sequel a bit better than original; some peril.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2016)
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Bernard
age 5+
Unlucky bear's misadventures = worry-free fun for viewers.
Network: Online
(2006)
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Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas Movie Poster Image
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Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas
age 5+
Animated version of much-loved tale invites younger viewers.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2015)
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Super Fly: The World's Smallest Superhero!: Super Fly, Book 1 Book Poster Image
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Super Fly: The World's Smallest Superhero!: Super Fly, Book 1
age 5+
Underdog takes on bully in light, fun chapter book.
By Todd H. Doodler
(2015)
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The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie Book Poster Image
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The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie
age 5+
Dark, unsettling story of pet endangered by children.
By Chris Van Allsburg
(2014)
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Knight Rusty
age 5+
German animated knight quest is fun for kids of all ages.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2014)
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Firebird
age 5+
Soaring, rhythmic story for dancers with big dreams.
By Misty Copeland
(2014)
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Planes
age 5+
Airborne adventure is OK for a few laughs; some stereotypes.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2013)
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Monsters University
age 5+
Monsters Inc. prequel is a fun college comedy for all ages.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2013)
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Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell
age 5+
Lively, inspiring bio of America's first female doctor.
By Tanya Lee Stone
(2013)
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