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Moni Ritchie Hadley, a half-Japanese, military brat bounced back and forth from the USA to Japan as a child. Daydreaming was a favorite pastime. She received a BA in Psychology at UCLA and later became a home/hospital teacher for the LAUSD, where she taught students with medical needs. Today she lives in Los Angeles, where she turns her sky-gazing daydreams into stories for children.
Also published in Highlights Magazine, THE STAR FESTIVAL is her picture book debut.

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	The Star Festival by Moni Ritchie Hadley (Goodreads Author), Mizuho Fujisawa (Illustrations) 4.02 avg rating — 358 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Miso Magic by Moni Ritchie Hadley (Goodreads Author), Mizuho Fujisawa (Illustrator) 4.45 avg rating — 109 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Anzu and the Art of Friendship by Moni Ritchie Hadley (Goodreads Author), Nathalia Takeyama (Illustrator) 4.76 avg rating — 50 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	AANHPI Celebrations and Heritage Collection Grades 1-2 by Moni Ritchie Hadley (Goodreads Author), Chitra Soundar (Goodreads Author), Sylvia Whitman (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Eco: The Little Electric Taxi

Eco: The Little Electric Taxi by Deb Adamson

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Eco, the little electric taxi, paves the way for a quiet and cleaner ride! This story will have you cheering on Eco and its global message about noise pollution and climate change. Beep, Beep! This book needs to be read!

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Eco, the little electric taxi, paves the way for a quiet and cleaner ride! This story will have you cheering on Eco and its global message about noise pollution and climate change. Beep, Beep! This book needs to be read!
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Vera is scared of roller coasters and is embarrassed to admit it. When she can't hold it in any longer, she is surprised by her classmates' reaction. This book empowers kids to be brave and share their fears, making it a great SEL resource and an int ...more
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History couldn't be more fascinating! Van Zandt has compiled the story of hot dogs in this wildly entertaining book for kids. She covers everything from the origins of the hot dog—before it even had a bun—to the favorite toppings by state. This fact- ...more
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I absolutely adored the second book featuring Finley the Moose. This time, he dreams of attending Paris Fashion Week in a stylish suit. The story beautifully weaves in themes of kindness and perseverance, showcasing how Finley overcomes challenges to ...more
Oct 23, 2025 11:48AM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Finley by Candace Spizzirri. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Finley by Candace Spizzirri <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
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A fun story about Latkes, topping preferences, and getting along. Cute characters, imaginative, and cultural with an awesome glossary of Yiddish terms and backmatter.
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