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Jana Mattern
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| This is a fun and heartwarming story of family, memories, and letting go. The main character is so lovable with her spunk, creativity, and determination. She does everything she can to prevent her Papi from selling their lowrider. The vibrant colors ...more | |
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| This is a sweet story of family, Korean tradition, and navigating change. The main character, Hana, adjusts to life in a new and unfamiliar place, missing the way things used to be. The relationship between Hana and her mother is very close and lovin ...more | |
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| This is a sweet story for family, tradition, and comfort. Though Pearl misses her family, she still enjoys the tradition and the celebration. She is comforted by the reminder that they are still close, even though separated by distance. It's a cozy s ...more | |
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| This is an absolutely delightful story. All the ingredients and potion-making are so fun and magical. I cracked up at "one bucket of bunions". I also really enjoyed the lovely language throughout and all the rhymes seamlessly woven into the story. Th ...more | |
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| This is a cute story about a "spooky" themed camping trip. The clever word play and details in the illustrations add to the fun. This has a nice message about being yourself, accepting others, and realizing that everyone has things about themselves t ...more | |
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| A beautiful celebration of community, neighborhood, and the bond between brothers. From getting off the bus after school, to coming home in time for dinner, and everything in between—this lyrical story of two brothers' afternoon journey shows familia ...more | |
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| This is such a clever way to blend math and storytelling. The main character's dislike of math is very relatable and funny. I love the way math is connected to so many different parts of life. This is a great book to show readers various ways math is ...more | |
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| This peculiar story will grab your interest from the first page and keep you wondering what outrageous thing will happen next. The art and dry humor pair wonderfully together. This is a great story that will spur you to think about relationships, cho ...more | |
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| This is a very informative, positive, and celebratory book about many neurodivergent brains. It celebrates our differences in thinking and experiencing the world. It also reminds readers how to be kind, support, give space, and respect others who may ...more | |
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