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Book Thoughts: Make Way for Readers (Sierra)

Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Judy SierraIllustrator: G. Brian Karas It was very “real life” in one sense–the storytime lady (Miss Bingo the singing flamingo) had to do the typical distractions and wiggly dances to keep one of the young animals…

Book Thoughts: Bats at the Beach (Lies)

Type: picture book:Ages: 2-7Author/Illustrator: Brian Lies Not sure why I like this book so much, tbh! The author is obviously excellent at his job, because bats are typically gross to me. 😆 Checked it out after we read “Bats at…

Book Thoughts: Bats at the Library (Lies)

Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author/Illustrator: Brian Lies Though I’m usually won over by good rhymes, the illustrations complete the package for this book. Such cleverness in the art that invites the reader to study it, often inducing giggles. 🙂 It’s also…

Book Thoughts: Stellaluna (Cannon)

Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author/Illustrator: Janell Cannon Possibly the first time bats have ever seemed cozy and lovely to me! A charming little find. My daughter noticed one thing after I made my above notes–a promise was broken. We try to…

Book Thoughts: The Skydiving Beavers (Wood)

Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Susan WoodIllustrator: Gÿsbert van Frankenhuyzen When non-fiction is crazier than fiction! We loved this library find. Plus, I’ve been to the gorgeous town it’s based in, which makes it come alive that much more. Btw, in…

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