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Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Noisy Problem: Thoughts
This was a really cute, funny book. The art was adorable and full of fun, cute details. I do really have to wonder how an elephant ended up in Chico’s laundry chute! It was entertaining how Chico...
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How to Talk to Your Dog: Thoughts
This is an excellent book about dogs, their behavior and how to communicate with them. It has wonderful half photograph-half drawing illustrations that clearly show what George is describing....
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Artful Reading: Thoughts
This is a marvelous book! Not only does it celebrate reading of all kinds, but it does so with a huge variety of paintings spanning centuries! It’s so much fun to see so many different paintings of...
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Windows, Rings and Grapes: Thoughts
This book is pretty cute. Some of the examples of real-world things in certain shapes aren’t the best, though. For example, maps, mouse pads and window shades aren’t always square (in fact, window...
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Elmer’s Special Day: Thoughts
Although this book seemed gimmicky at first, it quickly proved itself to be a charming and entertaining story. It even managed to have a fun surprise at the end! The illustrations were bright and full...
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The Clock Struck One: Thoughts
This was a really fun book! It was sort of based on “Hickory Dickory Dock”, but told a whole new wild chase story that was super fun to read! I loved the art. It was soft and fun and had personality. I...
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Druscilla’s Halloween: Thoughts
This was a super fun Halloween picture book! I love the endpapers. The story is interesting and funny. The illustrations are fun and have a perfect fall palette. This is just such a well constructed...
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Action Figures: Thoughts
This was a great collection of paintings on a theme, like Raczka’s book with paintings of people reading was. Unfortunately, the text wasn’t as good in this one. Still, the book is interesting and...
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Hip Hop Dog: Thoughts
This was cute and made me smile. It would be fun to read aloud because it has some great rhythms. It’s really more like music than poetry, which it recognizes by celebrating different musical styles...
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Tea for Ruby: Thoughts
The text in this book is very simple, but it works well. You can feel Ruby’s excitement throughout the story. The illustrations are beautiful. I especially love the endpapers, which look like toile...
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