Amanda Moeckel
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| Oh, little sisters. Having kids of similar ages to the ones in this book, I can relate. Little siblings are sooo sticky. More metaphorically, than literally. But this book, with its' high energy, bright pinks and oranges, expressive linework (my favo ...more | |
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| As a kid, I had several friends with parents who struggled with alcohol. It was a lonely place for those children. To have had this book would have been a Godsend. The metaphor of a storm gives children a symbol to ground in, and the backmatter of th ...more | |
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| "Jeong is the stickiness of relationships." I love this description in the afteword of this book about this Korean word, which has no English equivalent. Learn about jeong alongside Luna, through actions and feelings, giving and remembering. The art ...more | |
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| Imran, the tiger, knows who he is and what he wants, even if he doesn't fit the mold. A great example for all of us. The art is bold, textured shapes against a flat background, and the conversation is quick and vivacious. Lots of energy and lots of h ...more | |
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| You'll never guess what comes next in this unique Christmas book! A boy's entitlement turns to humility when the tables are turned and he has to walk a mile in Santa's boots. Nice, clean rhyme and lively illustrations make this book quite enjoyable. ...more | |
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Not Like Every Day: Finding Calm During School Lockdown Drills
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| This book certainly fills a need. A sensitive boy has a hard time with the school's lockdown drill. His classmates breeze through it and go out to play, but he's left with lots of feelings. Luckily, his attentive teacher notices and gives him tools t ...more | |
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| What's happier than a "Mazel Tov!" for each of baby's milestones? Not much. This lift-the-flap book is pure joy, and if you want "Mazel Tov" to be one of baby's first words, this book will make that happen. Delightfully sparse illustrations that focu ...more | |
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| A colorful feast of sweet treats, and a perfect rhyme that rolls right off the tongue! My kids love this addition to their holiday library. The illustrations are truly scrumptious. An unlikely inter-species friendship is the cherry on top. | |































