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Hooray for Birds!
Rhyming text and bright illustrations make this a superb choice for storytime groups. Pair it with Kevin Henkes's Birds, Jennifer Ward's Mama Built a Little Nest, and Jeremy Tankard's Grumpy Bird for a feathered friend storytime. Recommended for all picture book collections.
Emma and the Whale
An elegant read-aloud about a girl and her dog that features heroism, kindness, and a love of the sea. This will work well one-on-one or in a small group storytime.
Saying Good-Bye to London
A story overstuffed with issues and flat, idealized characters makes this a low-priority title.
The French Impressionist
Though the narrative is uneven, the novel's French setting and identity questions may draw YAs, especially aspiring artists.-Jessica Lorentz Smith, Bend Senior High School, OR
Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching: A Young Black Man's Education
This is a commanding read that deserves a place in all libraries. It will make a great book group discussion, especially when paired with Coates's memoir.
The Last Harvest
An additional purchase for collections catering to avid fans of suspense and horror.
Journey: Based on the True Story of OR7, the Most Famous Wolf in the West
An informative, well-written story useful for units on wolves or nature studies.
Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion
Niki Daly's Pretty Salma more successfully gives a classic tale an African spin, rendering this one a strictly additional purchase with limited appeal.-Jessica Bushore, Xenia, OH
The Ojibwe: The Past and Present of the Anishinaabe
Gr 3–5—Content in each book is divided into four basic categories: origins, contact with Europeans, contemporary tribal life, and efforts to protect or preserve traditions...
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