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Book Thoughts: Caddie Woodlawn (Brink)

Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Carol Ryrie Brink Caddie is immediately likable by all! Throughout the story, she occasionally struggles with the balance between being a tomboy and being a lady, eventually finding a happy middle. There are a few suspenseful…

Book Thoughts: The Borrowers (Norton)

Type: chapter bookAges: 7-12Author: Mary Norton *The Borrower daughter and mother don’t always speak respectfully to each other, but, like other characters you’ll encounter, their personalities are exaggerated to the point of amusement. There is one particular human who is…

Book Thoughts: Thanksgiving Is Here (Goode)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Diane Goode Families have all types of characters, don’t they? This family is no exception, which makes them all gathering together that much more special! Life would be boring if we were all the same. 🙂…

Book Thoughts: Thanksgiving in the Woods (Alsdurf)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Phyllis AlsdurfIllustrator: Jenny Løvlie It’s so fun to learn about how other people celebrate this beloved holiday! This one is told by a young boy as he anticipates and plans for Thanksgiving with much excitement. The…

Book Thoughts: The Thanksgiving Door (Atwell)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-10Author: Debby Atwell This is one of my all-time favorite Thanksgiving books. It begins with the poor lady burning their dinner. She and her husband decide to check out the new restaurant on their street and end…

Book Thoughts: Winnie’s Great War (Mattick)

Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Authors: Lindsay Mattick, Josh GreenhutIllustrator: Sophie Blackall *This included brief mentions of battles, bombings, deaths and difficult living environments. **Readers will enjoy the parts that are in first person (Winnie) and her simple and sweet way of…

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