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The talented narration of James Clamp brings the story to life with unique voices, such as the hooded man’s slithering, gritty hiss, and his tones and inflections when describing inanimate objects.
Based on the first children’s song written by the Grammy-winning songwriter, this amusing and mildly macabre picture book tells of a bored mouse who decides to go to sea.
This beautifully rendered look at the life cycle of the sea turtle is completely wordless.
Going far beyond mystery book conventions, this is also a well-told story of growth and self-forgiveness.
This engaging introduction to the work of Will Allen and his organization, Growing Power, should stimulate interest in gardening in schools, homes, and communities.
Haus gives romance lovers plenty to swoon over in her novel (Skyscape, 2013), and her knowledge of music, specifically the drums, makes the story very believable. Kate Rudd’s deep, throaty voice is perfect for hard-edged Riley.
"I try to help my students be passionate readers," writes teacher Pernille Ripp. "I try to be a role model for this in the classroom—but to do this I have recently realized that I must also discuss why, for many students, reading sucks."
In her final Fresh Paint column, teen services librarian April Layne Shroeder reflects on the accomplishments of Loudoun County’s Gum Spring Library branch's inaugural teen-only space.
Those who have enjoyed “Clementine” will welcome this contemporary tale as it tackles family, competition, friendship, and the environment.
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