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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dylan and the team are back investigating the theft of a trophy at summer camp. Without the trophy for the next set of games is a problem. Follow along on the adventure or misadventure as Detective Dylan, his sister Emily, and trusty dog Theodore chase the clues in this a delightful kid’s whodunit series. This easy-to-read and follow along format is also educational for children around the ages of 5 to 10. This children’s chapter book is the third book in the A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book, but each book can be read in any order.
What better way of developing your child’s imagination, vocabulary, and comprehension skills by helping your child become involved in solving the mystery of the missing trophy in this children’s cozy mystery tale Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Detective Dylan and Emily are back trying to solve the next mystery in Book 3 in the Thief of Camp Leaf. This chapter book is for ages 6-10 and perfect for any young reader. I love the mystery and problem solving with Detective Dylan and his sister side-kick Emily and of course we cannot forget their dog, Theodore. While at Camp Leaf, everyone is anticipating the Camp Leaf games to see who will win the trophy…but what happens when the trophy disappears? Who is responsible?

Detective Dylan and Emily are trying to find out the whereabouts of the missing trophy and engage readers to also put on their thinking caps to see if they can solve the mystery too! This is another fun read and part of the Youth Sleuths series.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Hi Little Brother, I Love You” by Deniese Dennis is an endearing children’s book that perfectly captures the joys and emotions of welcoming a new sibling into the family. Tailored for children aged 1 to 5, this heartfelt story serves as an invaluable tool for preparing big brothers for their new role while promoting acceptance and participation in caring for their little brother.

The story artfully illustrates the various interactions between the two brothers, from playing peek-a-boo to discovering animal sounds. This playful engagement not only entertains but also encourages the older sibling to take an active role in the baby’s care.

The illustrations included in the book are simply stunning, vividly capturing the essence of the bond between the brothers. Each page is adorned with colorful, appealing artwork that draws young readers in and enhances the emotional connection they feel to the story.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf, M.J. Murray returns with engaging characters, clever plot twists, and delightful illustration. The narrative flows smoothly, with pacing that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

One of the standout features of this book is the inclusion of over 20 illustrations. These visuals not only break up the text but also serve to enhance the storytelling, making it particularly inviting for younger readers who may still be developing their reading skills. The illustrations perfectly complement the action and add an extra layer of enjoyment to the reading experience.

Recommended for children aged 7-10, educators looking for engaging classroom materials, and parents seeking enjoyable, educational reads for their children.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a sweet book. I loved how it is such a welcome story about a big brother welcoming his little brother into the family. Colorful illustrations make for pictures that will engage your child’s attention. The story is short, sweet and catchy. It’s just right to read to a child. My grandson and I enjoyed it for a bedtime story. We talked about his two younger brothers and how he felt when they joined the family.A sweet book that would be a lovely addition to family libraries.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Karrie Sears

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A very well written, sweet book about sibling relationships. I just loved this book. It reminded me so much of my oldest granddaughter when her little sister was born and how she loved and cared for her, even down to singing to her. The illustration are very well done. A very quick and easy read for little ones who about to have a new little sibling if they are feeling anxious. Definitely recommend this book.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray
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Genre – Kids Cozy Mystery
Page Count – 62
Cover Designer – Amanda Letcher
Dylan and his little sister, Emily, don’t go anywhere without Dylan’s detective kit. Their trusty dog, Theodore, is always by their sides, ready to lend a helping paw. While the kids are away at camp, the Camp Leaf games trophy goes missing. Together with some old friends and a few new ones, Dylan and Emily set off to track down the trophy.��Parents & Educators:�For reluctant readers or newly independent readers, books in this series can be read in any order and are packed full of reading-level appropriate text, interesting content, and fast moving plots. This story includes 20+ illustrations to keep readers engaged.
The Thief of Camp Leaf includes a QR code for educators with downloadable curriculum-aligned ELA/Math activities (32 in total!) that are ideal for 2nd or 3rd grade classroom use.
ELA activities focus on developing vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension skills. Each chapter includes a Tier 2 word and discussion prompts.
Math activities focus on developing fact fluency (repeated addition and multiplication).

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 26
Cover Designer – Imani Maco

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A delightfully tender story celebrating the role of big brother and bonding with a new sibling.
Welcoming a new baby brother to the family is an exciting time of growth and transition. This book is great for preparing your ”not so little one” for the new role of big brother by promoting acceptance and participation in caring for a little brother.
In this charming book, big brother is extremely pleased to have a little brother and welcomes him with a kiss. From playing peek-a-boo to learning that cows go moo, big brother is great at showing the baby what to do. He not only helps to figure out the baby’s needs and teaches the baby to share, the biggest role of big brother is that he is always there, forever baby’s bestest friend.
This book is ideal for children 1-5 years. Its gorgeous illustrations capture the warm bond and friendship between older brother and baby brother. It highlights the joy and wonder in those tender moments that you will treasure forever.
It’s the perfect keepsake book to mark the start of a beautiful bond that will last a lifetime.

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Deniese is a Jamaican, who currently lives in Budapest, Hungary with her husband and three

energetic boys. Her books include ‘Luca’s Special Blanket’ and ‘Mimi and Nanny’. Deniese has fun

memories of growing up in the foothills of the Blue Mountain, Jamaica and hopes to capture some of

that magic in her writing. Her love of books and writing goes back to her early years where as a

child, she would use a flashlight to read under the covers long after her mother had turned out the

light for the night. During her high school years, she published many of her poems in the Jamaican

newspapers. When she is not busy writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and cooking

with her kids.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shannen Kern

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kiddos and I have read several books by this author and for good reason! They always craft such creative and engaging storytelling with each new adventure. This one in particular has become one of our favorites with the absolutely gorgeous illustrations that blew us away. The rhythm of all the rhyming words had us bopping along as we learned everything about the river. The author entertains us as they educate about the animals near the river and how people enjoy it for recreation as well as depend on it for various reasons. I can’t recommend this highly enough, it will make a great addition to your library!

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Shannen Kern

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Cam Creates A Hero: Growth Mindset Book For Kids (Courage Tales)Cam Creates A Hero: Growth Mindset Book For Kids by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is part of the Courage Tales series, but you can definitely read them as standalones without a problem. My kiddos and I fell in love with this book immediately as we learned about Cam and his foster family. The illustrations are impeccable and really added another layer to the story. We all thoroughly enjoyed the way the conversation bubbles were created. It made us feel more like we were part of the story instead of just reading paragraphs of ‘he said, she said’ kind of narrative. The story flows wonderfully and has some truly great life lessons around being compassionate and not giving up just because you have failed. The foster family inclusion sparked great conversations in our household which made me realize just how important it is to cover in children’s books. I think this would make a marvelous addition to a library, a daycare, and even your home. I highly recommend picking it up and sharing it with the younger ones in your life.

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Cam Creates A Hero: Growth Mindset Book For Kids (Courage Tales)Cam Creates A Hero: Growth Mindset Book For Kids by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cam Creates a Hero is such a cute and inspiring book. Cam wants to make the world a better place. After hearing on the news about a young girl who is hurt, he wants to create a hero that will save kids who are in trouble. He and his foster siblings use cardboard and other materials to make a robot. In the light of day he looks a bit different and he doesn’t work. Cam is upset and loses faith in himself. He struggles to know how to help. While dreaming he meets his robot and he encourages him to keep drawing. Cam sets him mind to making a book that can help other kids. In his book his hero robot goes on adventures and helps others. Learning about compassion, courage, anger, and inner strength are all important life lessons and Cam must face these throughout the book. Once his book is finished he watches as the magic of his words help other children at the hospital. His robot dream comes true in a way. Such a wonderful book and the illustrations are so good! I love the look of the robot in different stages. I think that this book is great for younger readers. Kids have to navigate through so many emotions and books like this can help them grow through them, build confidence, have courage, be caring, and appreciate things in their lives. Wonderful for first libraries and bedtime stories too!

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Down by the River is an adorable book that teaches kids a little bit about rivers and what is in and around them. You get to explore this river as you read the book. You will see animals above, fish below, and people all around. The illustrations are wonderful and fit the story so well. This book shows how the river is used in different way by both animals and humans. Great way to get kids interested in wildlife and nature. This book can open up other conversations about nature and caring for it as well. I would defiantly recommend this book to younger readers. Great for first libraries and bedtime stories.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Britney Humphreys

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The imagery in this book is gorgeous. My two girls are 9 and 7 and we read the book before bedtime. They said they love the pictures and that they have more things to look up and study. They said it helped them really see that many different animals make their homes around a stream. They’re now asking if the author wrote about deserts, mountains, oceans, and jungles in the same way.
All three of us gave this book 5 stars!

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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Britney Humphreys

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book myself and then read it to my two girls (who are 9 and 7). They giggled their way through it. They loved the pictures and found the rhyming to be fun (and hilarious). They’re now asking me to get more books by this author to read before bedtime because Luca and his glue imaginings made them laugh so hard.

All three of us gave this book 5 stars!

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Julie Johnson

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Cam Creates a HeroCam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The world needs more kids like Cam!! While this is a kids book and a work of fiction, I wish this was a true story! Cam sees a need in his community for a hero and he designs a robot to help others. When his original design fails, Cam becomes upset until he’s inspired to revive his robot in a different way. This is such a touching story and I found myself tearing up as I read it. This book has wonderful illustrations but the story is one that impact many people of all ages. Please read this book and share it with others!

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Emily H

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Down by the River is a beautiful children’s book filled with animals, insects, and activities that are unique to the rivers. The illustrations are stunning. I think children will enjoy this one and take delight in looking at the specific items written on each page. Great book for kids.

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Cam Creates a Hero

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Cam Creates a HeroCam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved reading it, I cannot wait for my own kiddo to read it and see that even though stuff doesn’t always go the way you planned there’s always another way to go. I like that Cam gives hope to other children and I can’t wait to read more in the series!

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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Cam Creates a HeroCam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 3). If you’re looking for a book to help teach kids about resilience, perseverance, and compassion, look no further!

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – ”The robot wasn’t in real life but he helped real life people who were sad.”
S (age 3) – “The robot was a big helper!”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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Luca Magoo Don’t Eat the Glue! by Megan Delgado – Reviewed by Vicki Shelton

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My nephews and I loved this book! We laughed so much. This book lit up their faces. I love any children’s book that encourages one to use their imagination. Also, my nephew was pointing out his site words. It doesn’t get much better than that!

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Carrie Reed

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The artwork in this book is absolutely beautiful, the details really had me lost in a new world. I really like that the wording changes throughout the book starting with down by the river, down in the river and so on ending with along the river, showcasing the different life and movement surrounding or in the river. The otter and seals at the end were so sweet.

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Carrie Reed

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Cam Creates a HeroCam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this read. First off, I enjoyed reading about Loris in the first book, now we have Cam, I hope there is a book for Inaya as well. Cam draws a bot, Giorgio and now wants to make him really and tangible. The siblings have their struggles and it does not work out the way they expect. When Cam gets hurt, while getting upset, Giorgio comes to him in his dreams and shows him that he can help the kids by creating a story, or drawing him, that will make him real, it is the magic of art. It really breaks my heart that Cam, being so young, is so worried about other children getting abused by other families or ill in the hospital, and his sweet heart wants to make things better for them.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a beautiful story! The best part is that the rhyming story has some themes that it’s teachin you read this to your child or as they read it. It’s got a wonderful rhythm to it. The nature scenes are beautiful. It teaches of environmental awareness and a couple other items. It’s a very well done story that helps bring science to children. A beautifully done book.

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Cam Creates a HeroCam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An absolutely sweet tale about a foster kid with a dream and a caring heart. Cam learns about children being hurt by adults from a new program. This makes him sad and determined to create a hero robot to protect those in need. It does not go his way when he tries to build his hero bot, but with a dream and determination he writes a book about his hero bot that he brings to the hospital to share with the children there. This story shares what empathy a person can feel for others and how this turns into a drive to help. It shares that when putting your mind to it that you can do great things.

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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Kelli Harper

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So much fun. Full of rhyming words and with a catchy rhythm to the words. This story will make kids giggle out loud at the antics of Luca. However his thoughts aren’t far from what most kids think when they are presented with the opportunity to “try something new”. I enjoyed Luca Magoo and I think you will too.

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Kelli Harper

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Cam Creates a HeroCam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Foster child Cam, after watching a news report, decides he wants to help others so he builds a robot with the help of his foster siblings.
Wonderful illustrations, wonderful story. This is a real feel good kind of book.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Angela Hayes

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars

Where does a river begin? What animals and plants call it home? Who uses the river, and for what? Where does the river’s journey end?
Every twist and turn of the river offers new surprises, making each reading an adventure. With vibrant illustrations and engaging text, this interactive book encourages young readers to learn about geography, wildlife, and the many ways both nature and people use rivers.

Down By the River by Tricia Gardella is a wonderful little story that fires the imagination- sparking curiosity about nature- with lovely illustrations are very cute, colourful, and engaging- which made this little adventure come to life.
The story encourages children to learn as they explore nature, rivers, and streams- while delivering environmental messages, wildlife & nature facts, explaining geography, and encouraging young explorers to be curious.
A great little read!
Highly recommended.
Looking forward to whatever Tricia Gardella brings us next.
Happy Reading!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado. This is the cutest book. Its the story of Luca who loves art class and while in art class his mind begins to wander and he wonders what would happen if he actually ate the glue. Luckily for Luca his teacher steps in and tells him not to eat the glue that its bad for him. This story teaches that you can be curious but there are consequences to your actions. Such a well illustrated story with colorful pages and a cute story. My 6 year old nephew loved it and I can’t wait to read more in this cute series.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Down By The River” is a delightful story that promotes learning and appreciation for nature and wildlife in a river setting. The charming illustrations are vibrant and truly bring the story to life, igniting young imaginations.
Embark on this exciting adventure, discovering and learning about the wonders found along the way. “Down By The River” is thoroughly enjoyable and captivating. My grandsons adored it, and now we’re planning an outing to explore a nearby river.
This wonderful picture book would be a fantastic addition to any library, home, school, or as a thoughtful gift.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Megan Rea

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love this kids story. The cadence and rhythm of the words is so soothing and calming and the book is also educational. In this book we follow the river and get to see all of the animals that call the river home, as well as how a river can help people and the environment. But I think my favorite thing about this book is the illustrations. They are breathtakingly beautiful, realistic, and cozy. This is definitely one you’ll want to add to your bookshelf.
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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Down By The River” by Tricia Gardella is a delightful addition to children’s literature that invites young explorers to partake in a whimsical journey through the wonders of rivers and streams. With each turn of the page, children are greeted by vibrant illustrations that leap to life and engaging text that makes learning feel like an exciting adventure.

The book effectively addresses essential questions that pique the curiosity of young minds: Where does a river begin? What flora and fauna inhabit its banks? Who relies on this natural resource, and how? These thought-provoking prompts guide readers through understanding not only the cyclical journey of a river but also the intricate ecosystem it fosters.

Gardella’s ability to blend wildlife exploration, geographical education, and environmental awareness is commendable. Children will encounter playful otters and darting fish, helping to instill a connection to the natural world while nurturing an understanding of the ecological significance of waterways. The interactive nature of the book encourages thoughtful questions, making it an ideal resource for classrooms and bedtime stories alike.

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