Children - Picture Books

Gustav Is Missing!: A Tale of Friendship and Bravery by Andrea Zuill - Book Review

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$18.99
ISBN: 9780593487471
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Published: Random House Studio - April 11th, 2023

Gustav Is Missing A Tale of Friendship and Bravery by Andrea Zuill. Plenty of quirky details comprise this tale of bravery and perilous adventure. Little Red Cap is a homebody, but when his companion goes missing he steps out of his comfort zone to go on the great search for Gustave. Trekking the unknown inspires a newfound and welcome confidence for Little Red Cap along with the desired outcome in reuniting with Gustave who was just out for a stroll. ~ Reviewed by Jessica Wood


Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu by Ying Chang Compestine - Book Review

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Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu By Ying Chang Compestine, Crystal Kung (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593533055
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - January 2nd, 2024

This is not your mothers Rapunzel story. Oh, the elements of the Rapunzel story are there (long hair, tower, loyal animal friend, princess), but there is more. Such as no witches and our heroine locks herself in the tower. We see the culture of China with bold, bright, lush colors of the people, places, and things. Kung makes the story come alive with their illustrations. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


Love Grows by Ruth Spiro - Book Review

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Love Grows By Ruth Spiro, Lucy Ruth Cummins (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ruth Spiro, Lucy Ruth Cummins (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063237742
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Published: HarperCollins - December 26th, 2023

A sweet, unique story of how a family far apart can share a special bond and love. A beloved aunt sends several plants to the young girl of the story, and each one represents something the girl should strive for. But of course, also the care of the plants (or yourself) is important, too. Cummins illustrations are sweet, cozy and colorful. The idea is unique and fun and is a great reminder of the connection between us, even if it is one that is not immediately next to you. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale by Jon Klassen - Book Review

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The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale By Jon Klassen, Jon Klassen (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jon Klassen, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781536223361
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Published: Candlewick - July 11th, 2023

Klassen's signature illustrations breathe new life into this old Tyrolean folk tale about a runaway little girl and the new ( and unusual ) friend she makes during her travels. This story of trust, friendship and found family is a delight at any age. ~ Reviewed by Sarah Donner


The Very Special Thing by Alex Willmore - Book Review

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$16.99
ISBN: 9781849767897
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Published: Tate Publishing - October 4th, 2022

All my life, I've fancied myself a collector of things. Though really, that's just a polite way of saying I'm a bit of a hoarder. Sometimes I think about how if I read this book at the right developmental time I'd have a much easier go of things, in my dealings with things.
In this Jon-Klassen-esque fable, Squirrel is also a collector. She collects any-thing and every-thing including things she probably shouldn't (like other people's stuff). What's she gonna do when her special acorn gets buried under all her countless stuff (and things)?
A cogent codex for caretakers concerned by their kids' consumerism. Also it's very cute! ~ Reviewed by David Gray-Smith


Sora Searches for a Song: Little Cricket's Imagination Journey by Once Upon A. Dance - Book Review

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Sora Searches for a Song: Little Cricket's Imagination Journey By Once Upon A. Dance, Christine Herbert, Scott Partridge Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781955555593
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Published: Once Upon a Dance - May 1st, 2023

Herbert and Partridge’s picture book follows a young creature who wants to sing but is told they have no imagination. But determined to find their song (they can feel it inside) they take a journey that transforms them, allowing the rhythm they need to be found. Busy, not overwhelming, illustrations have a darker tone, except for a splash of orange, that allows us to follow our hero through their adventures. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


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