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Lighter Than Air: Sophie Blanchard, the First Woman Pilot
A story that needs to be shared. Pair this with Louise Borden and Mary Kay Kroeger's Fly High!: The Story of Bessie Coleman to demonstrate that girls can reach their dreams.
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.
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
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.
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 Big Secret
An unsatisfying series opener, suitable for large libraries that can't keep early chapter books on the shelves.
Funny Stories for 5 Year Olds
Overall, the problematic issues impact the stories' effectiveness, offering more unsettling moments than laugh-out-loud guffaws.-Meg Smith, Cumberland County Public Library, Fayetteville, NC
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