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Maria Antonia

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The Silent Journey by Havelah  McLat
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This is a wonderful story of a young deaf girl who leaves behind Stalin’s Soviet Union in search of her father in New York City. It takes place at the height of the Great Depression. Anika meets each challenge with courage, determination, and hope.

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Tío Ricky Doesn't Speak English / Tío Ricky no habla inglés by Maritere R. Bellas
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I love the connection between this tio and his nephew! But even so, our narrator gets tired of having to translate for him since he speaks no English. I especially like the little twist at the end of the story.

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If Pets Wrote Poems by Susan Johnston Taylor
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I loved this! So clever. Take a bunch of famous poets. Now, what would happen if their pets wrote poems to rival/mimic their famous works that have come down to us? Like Edgar Allen Poe? It's not the raven that writes a poem. It's his cat, Catterina. ...more
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Bedslime Blues by Kris Tarantino
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It's time for bed! But the four little monsters don't want to go to bed. There are so many excuses until each one settles down in peace.

A perfect story for the end of the day to read to our own little "monsters." Kids will enjoy the fantastic and co
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Mighty Models by Christine Van Zandt
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This non-fiction book is perfect for the kid who wants to understand how levers have been used throughout history. It's really quite fascinating! There are sections with titles like: "The Lever Protected the Crown Jewels" and "The Lever Directed a Ho ...more
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The First Girl on Stage by Shruthi Rao
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I enjoyed learning about this dance through Tunga's story. She's just a girl and girls aren't supposed to dance in these performances, not even the female parts! First, she learns in secret and then is taught. It's a wonderful story of perseverance. ...more
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