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Book Thoughts: A Tree is Nice (Udry)

Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Janice May UdryIllustrator: Marc Simont If you’re looking for books that spark your child’s imagination, include this one. Its simplicity opens up the chance to “fill in the blanks” with imagined scenarios and ways to enjoy…

Book Thoughts: The Night Dragon (Howarth)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Naomi Howarth The dragon’s friend, a little mouse, is a wonderful example of how good friends can encourage and stick by one’s side. There is only one page spread where the mean dragons taunt and tease…

Book Thoughts: The 101 Dalmatians (Smith)

The 101 Dalmatians (Smith) | keenlykept.com

Type: chapter bookAges: 7-12Author: Dodie Smith Wonderful writing throughout this book will easily make it a favorite for your kiddos. The author gives the dogs much intelligence and they speak of the humans as their pets. 🙂 It’s a must-read…

Book Thoughts: Tuck Everlasting (Babbitt)

Type: chapter bookAges: 8+Author: Natalie Babbitt This book sure makes you place yourself in their situation! What if you never died? How would you live? What would you do? What interesting conversations your family could have. *The romance was very…

Book Thoughts: Three Bears in a Boat (Soman)

Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: David Soman What an enjoyable book! The bear siblings seemed quite realistic with a little bickering but soon made up in a sweet way. Their quest was to avoid getting in trouble from their mother, but…

Book Thoughts: The Snatchabook (Docherty)

Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Helen DochertyIllustrator: Thomas Docherty A book about books AND filled with cute forest critters? Yes, please! This is an entertaining read-aloud with lovely illustrations. Be ready to read it again and again to your little bookworms.…

Book Thoughts: Christmas Trolls (Brett)

Type: picture bookAges: 4-10Author: Jan Brett This was a fun one! Treva is a sweet girl who is patient and thoughtful to her troll neighbors, ultimately bringing joy for all characters and readers. 🙂 Enjoy this Christmasy read!

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