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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Kelsie Wheeler

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Ten Little Starfish: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Starfish: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This adorable counting book has great illustrations. The story gives some good vocabulary relating to starfish and the sea. Not only does the story count to 10 but it has a cute story about the starfish as they go along. The end has a bunch of great starfish facts and a seek and find that also works on counting objects to 5. I would recommend this to anyone with children working on counting or sea life.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was really cute. My son, who is 4, loved this! It gives facts about sea turtles and helps with basic counting. Def recommend this book for the littles!

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Kelsie Wheeler

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Ten Little Sea TurtlesTen Little Sea Turtles by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This counting books has some adorable illustrations. The story follows some sea turtles on their first day from hatching to finding a place to sleep in the ocean, all while counting to ten. At the end of the book there are sea turtle facts and a find and seek that works on counting to five. I would highly recommend this books.

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Ten Little Starfish (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Ten Little Starfish: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Starfish: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another cute counting story and this time with starfish. I personally love to learn about starfish and it is great for children to be exposed to all types of animals and sea life. This cute starfish explores their surroundings of the beach, waves, and tide pools as they grow in numbers. The language in the story exposes emotions and extensive word choices, which is great for foundational learning to prepare preschoolers for school. Illustrations are beautiful but definitely color digital or hardcopy is best for this selection. Great facts on starfish included as well as some fun activities for children to do.

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Ten Little Sandpipers (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Ten Little SandpipersTen Little Sandpipers by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve previously read the Ten Little Sea Turtles in this collection and it was so great that I already knew this one would be as well! And honestly I didn’t even know what sandpipers were until I read this book. So even though it is a book for children, as a parent, it doesn’t hurt to keep learning! These little cute birdies keep adding up to its group on each page in different sequences of events. Children are exposed to extensive language and exploration of beach life in a group setting. My favorite part is when they meet up with their mother and line up behind her as to infer on following their parent, role model, teacher, or any leader influence. Little tidbits of information are shared on sandpipers as well.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great children’s book! Perfect for those kids in preschool age range either for daycares or at home. Children will not only learn the importance of counting their numbers but also the great bond of sea turtles, working together with others, and the beauty of sea life. Children are exposed to so many learning fundamentals that become foundational blocks for advanced learning as well. The illustrations are so beautiful as well! Definitely hardcopy of this book is better than digital format to enjoy pictures but also free exploration for those little hands!

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Real world events seen from another perspective. Terri Sabol’s Oscar and Emmy series makes the reader take a step back and remember that as important as it is for you to have a plan for disasters it’s important to have them for your pets too. As the news showed in the book several abandon their pets out of the lack of a plan and preparation for what’s needed to take them. Added facts on details and more information on what’s needed for pet emergency kits is amazing. Also, this book teaches the reader to have empathy for those less fortunate in disasters and small ways they can help that leave big impacts like making cookies and teaching others how to make a kit for their pets.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stunning illustrations and easy to read. Kim Ann’s books are always a winner with growing little readers. The easy-to-read stories take you on a journey with the turtles, in this book, as one is added on with each turn of the page. Before you know it you have reached the end where there are facts and a fun little counting search game for your little one to enjoy.

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fantastic story not just for kids but for any pet owner! This story shows how to prepare for a hurricane both for people and for your pets. The author presents it in a way that is factual but not scary for kids and give wonderful advice for pet kits. The cover page has Oscar and Emmy’s paw prints which adds to the cuteness of this story. Very great book for anyone who lives in a hurricane pathway!

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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol – Review by Carrie Reed

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Raccoon ReunionRaccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The artwork in this book is beautiful. I felt bad for poor Rocky, it looked like he thought he didn’t fit in with his own family but, when he had an idea on how to help them out, they al praise him and he realizes he fits in well, he was just too shy to speak up it seems. Him and his cousin Rascal hit it off and make a great team together. I chuckled at the angry chicken in the background during the egg eating contest. Such a sweet read.

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The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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The Amanda Mini-MysteriesThe Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book, I like that there are many different mysteries for Amanda to discover, this is what holds my interest. My favorite mystery was the “The World’s Biggest Magnet” I can’t lie, I laughed along with Amanda realizing that the magnet was on Elaine’s head, the reason she could never find the north wall. The art throughout the book is lovely, reminds me of the old newspaper cartoons. This is a great book to read with kids, to teach them many new things and how things work.

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Ten Little Sandpipers by Kim Ann – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Ten Little SandpipersTen Little Sandpipers by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ten Little Sandpipers is a cute counting book that will surely be a hit for toddlers and preschoolers.

The author uses rhythmic text and bright colors to engage young children. The sandpipers have a great adventure and encounter many other sea creatures, teaching children the value of conservation.

I loved the facts included at the end. I had no idea sandpipers change their colors when trying to impress other sandpipers. I also loved the games included at the end, which will reinforce teaching children how to count. As with the other books, there is a QR code included that children can listen to and sing along to.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Ten Little Starfish: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Starfish: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fantastic addition to this series, which is not only sweet and educational but also highly interactive!

I have become such a fan of this series! It’s a book that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to learn more about starfish and teaches them how to count.

The starfish are vibrantly colored to keep children’s attention, and rhymes are used to engage them as well. In the end, there were fascinating facts about starfish. I even learned something new. I had no idea they had eyes on the tips of their arms.

This was another little treasure from Kim Ann.

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Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas Review by La Toya Lewis

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Oscar and Emmy's First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book.Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas is a children’s Christmas story by Terri Sabol. Oscar and Emmy are preparing for Christmas with their family in this story. As Mom, Dad, Charlie, and Abby are getting ready for Christmas. Oscar and Emmy get into plenty of kitten adventures. Any cat owner will recognize the Christmas tree shenanigans. This a very heart-warming story that shows the joys that a pet brings during the holidays.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ten Little Turtles is an exciting and adorable adventure for small children!

Readers will meet 10 of the most adorable baby sea turtles. The illustrations are bright and beautiful, and the story teaches children about baby sea turtles’ journey to get to the ocean. The author uses rhythmic rhyme that keeps their attention.

At the end of the book, the author also includes an interactive game for children to play, where they can identify other sea creatures. Additionally, there is a QR code that provides a song children can listen to and sing, adding an interactive and fun element to the reading experience.

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol is a children’s book about preparedness for pets. Poor Oscar and Emmy and their family are expecting a hurricane. The pets sit and watch as their family prepares kits to provide everything they may need while staying safe during the hurricane. This book is very thorough in teaching children and adults alike how ro prepare pets for emergencies. It also gives an idea of how to weather the storm in your home. This is a very informative and sweet story.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Andrea Lopez Salazar

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Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Opposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
4 Stars
Cute read for my little ones, great learning opportunity about opposites and it created more talk after the book and questions with my 4 yr old on opposites for the day. Fun examples, good storyline and always great illustrations.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Ten Little Sea TurtlesTen Little Sea Turtles by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann

Ten Little Sea Turtles is part of the Marine Life Counting Collection and is a super cute book about Ten Little Sea Turtles. My son already knows hot to count but he loved this book and the colorful illustrations helped bring the story to life. Join along with the Sea Turtles as they adventure their way through the ocean and see what is out there. What a super fun counting book that younger children to age six will enjoy. We highly recommend reading this fun lil story and look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great book to teach kids how to count to ten. It also teaches them about sea turtles. How they live, what they eat, how they sleep, etc.

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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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Raccoon ReunionRaccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the cutest! The illustrations are adorable an clear. This is great to show kids that even though it can be scary meeting new family members or people, but in the end it can be just as fun.

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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Raccoon ReunionRaccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Racoon Reunion is a fun and educational story with beautiful colorful illustrations that bring the story to life. Rocky is hesitate at first of the upcoming family reunion that he and his family are invited to..but feeling a bit anxious of not knowing anyone. Grandma Rigby is already to have fun with the family with games…but Rocky is holding back and unsure. In the end Rocky learns all about friendship and teamwork with his cousin in game playing…..excited for the next adventure to come….

This is a great children’s book…for ages 5-9 …anyone can enjoy this from the young to the young at heart reading to the little ones. I love how this story teaches that it is ok to be a little anxious but also opening up to discover everything will be ok…

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The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Amanda Mini-MysteriesThe Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Amanda Mini-Mysteries is a unique science-based picture book that is interesting. It is a children’s picture book full of interesting facts not often thought about. This book is for those between the ages: 7-12.
The book contains a collection of short stories full of mysteries, espionage, & science & nature and at the end of each story is an answer to questions within the story.
Kids are curious and want to know everything and how it works that’s why “Why” is the most common question asked in the history of man. Join Amanda and Elaine her BFF as they discover, learn, and imagine together some of the strangest things. 42 pages of fun and learning.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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The Amanda Mini-MysteriesThe Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“The Amanda Mini-Mysteries” series is a delightful and engaging collection of science-based mysteries that will captivate young readers’ curiosity and sense of wonder. Written by Lois Wickstrom, this series follows the adventures of Amanda and her friend Elaine as they investigate the whys and hows of everyday life.

Each mini-mystery presents a relatable problem or phenomenon that children may encounter in their daily lives, such as why blood looks blue on the back of their hand or why sheets don’t get tan in the sun. The mysteries are carefully crafted to be accessible and easy to understand, making them perfect for early readers or for reading aloud to younger children.

What sets this series apart is its unique approach to science education. Instead of presenting dry facts and figures, Wickstrom uses storytelling and imagination to make science fun and engaging. The mysteries are presented as puzzles to be solved, encouraging children to think critically and develop their problem-solving skills.

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The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Rea

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The Amanda Mini-MysteriesThe Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love the way Wickstrom has introduced science and imagination to children in the Amanda Mini-Series. And it’s exactly what it sounds like…a bunch of short stories about Amanda and her friend Elaine solving mysteries. But not your typical whodunits…these are mysteries of the scientific sort. You can really see Wickstrom’s love for science and children through her writing and I love how relatable the characters are. I would say the audience for this book would be upper elementary. I loved the old-school illustrations too. Fantastic addition to your Wickstrom library!
Reviewed by @meggs1717

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom

Opposite Day for Dinopotamus is a children’s book that children ages 4-8 can enjoy. Opposite Day for Dinopotamus is a cute children’s book that children learn about opposites. Whatever the teacher says the children have to do the Opposite. My son and I are huge fans of this author and we’ve read them all atleast twenty times. I highly recommend reading this book. We can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom

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SCIENCE FUN FOR CHILDREN! Follow along with Amanda as she uses science and imagination to solve mysteries with her friend Elaine. These aren’t your typical whodunits: Amanda is more interested in Why and How of things, and children will learn along with her. Jack Kershner’s joyous illustrations add humor and zest to these explorations and mysteries of daily life. Voted the most popular series in Child Life Magazine.

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Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales.  In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great book to teach “little ones” about opposites!

Dinopotamus has an adventurous day at school…it’s “Opposite Day!” Wickstrom has created a great way to teach opposites to children. The illustrations are engaging, and the story keeps children’s attention. It isn’t your average book about opposites. It really makes children think, but it is also a fun book to read.

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Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Oscar and Emmy's First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book.Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a precious Christmas story about two kittens adopted by their forever family!

Oscar and Emmy’s Christmas is a dream come true, with their forever home and a loving family. The two children in the family play a significant role, showering the kittens with love and adoration. Sabol beautifully captures the kittens’ curiosity, especially during the festive season, with bright decorations and crinkly gift wrapping.

This was a great book about Christmas traditions, family, and furbabies!

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane is a fun yet informative book about preparing for a natural disaster.

The book is beautifully illustrated, and the reader experiences the hurricane through Oscar and Emmy’s eyes. The author includes essential facts about hurricanes and gives readers a detailed list for a pet disaster kit. In addition, it provides vital facts like keeping phones charged, batteries for flashlights, having extra gas for the grills, and safe places to stay in your home.

Facts about Hurricane Harvey are included, as well as how the community came together to help each other, especially organizations that helped with pets. This was a great story that was very informative for people of all ages who may find themselves in the same situation.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very quick read with cute illustrations. Love that the author uses easy examples of opposites as well as a more difficult example. My kids are really enjoying the stories by this author.

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