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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills (Donut & Peanut Collection) by Debbie Sullivan

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills (Donut & Peanut Collection) by Debbie Sullivan
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 22
Cover Designer – Misty Black

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills
Donut the Dog just wants a friend, and she’s found the perfect playmate in Peanut the Squirrel. But every time she tries to get close, Peanut scurries away!
Will Donut and Peanut figure out how to become friends, despite their differences?
Join these lovable characters on a heartwarming journey as they learn patience, communication, and understanding.
This delightful story teaches valuable social skills in a fun and engaging way, perfect for young readers learning how to make and keep friends.
Parents and Educators Will Love:
* Social-Emotional Learning: Teaches children the importance of communication, empathy, and perseverance in building friendships.
* Overcoming Differences: Encourages acceptance of others despite initial misunderstandings or fears.
* Conflict Resolution: Demonstrates how to navigate conflicts calmly and find common ground.
* Character Growth: Highlights the importance of personal growth through kindness and patience.
* Engaging Illustrations: Beautiful, vibrant illustrations that keep young readers engaged and excited about the story.
Discover the magic of friendship in Finally Friends, a perfect story for teaching social skills at home or in the classroom.
Grab your copy today and share the joy of friendship with your little one!

~ AMAZON ~

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Debbie Sullivan is a children’s author who released her first book at the age of 49. She truly believes it’s never too late to follow your dreams! Debbie is happily married with one beautiful son (who has inspired many of her stories), and a lovable cavapoo. Debbie started Little Pumpkin Publishing, Inc. in 2023, with a mission to create books that parents can relate to, and children love.

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 36
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Illustrator – Bar Fabian

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For centuries, Gadrella’s life has been stagnant, bound by ancient traditions and routines. But one fateful day, she chooses to break free from the monotony. She starts by revolutionizing her potions, concocting brews that spark new possibilities. Her transportation undergoes a magical upgrade, swapping her trusty broomstick for something far more exciting. Even her wardrobe doesn’t escape her newfound desire for change, as she ditches her old robes for a more modern and daring style.

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Tricia Gardella is an award-winning author whose picture book ideas are inspired by family, friends, traditions, and travel. Her diverse hobbies include canning, cooking, knitting, rug-making, and gardening, but writing remains her true passion. After a twenty-year hiatus, Tricia is thrilled to return to the literary world. In the 1990s, she published several books traditionally, before pausing her writing career to open an ice cream parlor. Tricia holds a BA in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology. She lives in Central California with her two self-centered cats and draws inspiration from her three children, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

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

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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

This book is a great addition to the Detective Dylan series and I think has to be our favourite one so far. Dylan is a great character to read about and, as a family, we always seem to become so invested in his adventures. For me, what made me really connect with this book was how engaged my son was. He thought the whole thing was so entertaining and has insisted on reading this book multiple times already.
This series was our first introduction to this author but she is slowly working her way into being one we have to read more about. This book was a pleasure to read and we are already looking forward to more fun adventures to come.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Brittany Adams

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This title says it all! It indeed IS Cool to be kind.

I read this book to my 3, 6 & 8 year olds and it held their attention. My 8 & 6 year olds loved the illustrations and the story. We continued our discussion after reading the book about other ways we could be kind in our neighborhood. A great feel good book for kids.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Deborah Joseph

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I am not sure how to feel about this book. The illustrations are beautiful, and the story is nice. Its about a girl who stands her ground when it comes to a bully and does her best to push forward, even when the odds are stacked against you. It also teaches you to be nice to a bully.
Now- for the part that makes me iffy…. And this may be because of where I live… but the thought of a bunch of kids chasing around a piglet just irks me. It also talks about the injuries the kids get from chasing the kids, and even has an illustration of the little girl with a black eye from the piglet.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Ayla Phipps

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a quick easy read that shows not only big dreams and ways that you can be kind but small ways every day to be kind. From helping to carry groceries to showing someone how to tie their shoes to just being nice to someone when others aren’t. Kindness is free and deserved by all. Bright colorful illustrations help grab your attention in this inspirational read on daily ways to be kind, and beyond.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights

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Looking for a book about kindness? Well, you’ve found it with It’s Cool To Be Kind! Join Max, Michael, and Martin on an awesome adventure where they learn that being kind is like winning a game everyone can play! From helping out at home, to making new friends, this story shows how simple acts of kindness can make a huge difference. Get ready to feel inspired and become a kindness champion yourself!

~ AMAZON ~

Shermaine Perry-Knights is a TedX speaker, award-winning facilitator, world traveler, and author. Serving military families through quality literature is her goal and passion. Shermaine’s memories of growing up as a military child inspire her stories. She writes to encourage warmth, joy and understanding for military children and families. Shermaine simply writes the books that she wanted as a kid growing up across the globe. Her books make military-connected families feel “heard, seen and represented”. Check out her 13+ children’s books including the award-winning I Move A Lot And That’s Okay, Sasha Smart, and others.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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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

I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 3). This book talks about the joys and fun of having a little brother.

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – ”My little brother annoys me sometimes, but I do love him a lot like the brother in this book.”
S (age 3) – “I love my big brudder!”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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

All of the books by this author include foster children and the things they can achieve if only given a chance. In Cam Creates a Hero he sees that not everyone is as fortunate as he is in finding his family, even going so far as to have been abused by their family. Cam wants to come up with a hero that can help anyone in need. After staying up all night Cam is disappointed in his and his siblings attempt to do this, so back to the drawing board he goes, and his perseverance pays off. It’s such a cute and inspiring story that will remind kids that compassion, courage, and perseverance really makes a difference. Having a hero will really help children navigate through the rough patches in their lives. The illustrations were well done and depicted the scenes beautifully. I appreciated the thought put into this book and the lessons it will teach.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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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 engaging, beautifully illustrated children’s book that offers a in depth look into our rivers, all the things you see in them, and what all is around them. I liked how the story flowed smoothly, rhymed, and how it brought up things for my kids to question, research, and test. This author writes books that myself and my family enjoy reading and Down by the River was no exception.

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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Angela Plate, September 2024

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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

This is a cute children’s book. I’d say geared towards 6-8 year olds. It’s a fun and easy read any little will enjoy. It’s beautifully illustrated and written with great imagination. It actually reminds me of what would go through my head as a child when my mom said don’t eat watermelon seeds. Looking forward to more stories from this author.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jess Engel

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a generally cute story about a pig scramble. The illustrations are beautiful. The story covers themes of determination, showing kindness, mild bullying, and forgiveness. The story jumps right in with the pig scramble which made me wonder if I had missed something, so I admit I read the book twice in a row to make sure I really got the whole story. I really appreciated it so much more the second time. This would be a great book for older elementary aged kiddos.

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Karrie Sears

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

In this cute book, we meet Cam and his foster siblings. Cam is upset by a newscast about a little girl getting hurt. So he draws a hero bot to protect others. Such a great story showing determination and courage to make a difference for others. Quick read for little ones. Exceptional illustrations. Overall a great book.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Jess Engel

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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

This is a sweet, easy-to-read children’s story. The author covers a number of fun and sweet things an older brother can do for and with a little brother. This would be a great story for a parent preparing a child for a new little sibling coming along. The illustrations were cute and matched up well with the story. It encourages kind and playful interactions between siblings and is just beautiful, light-hearted, and colorful book!

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

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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

I enjoy this series of children’s books. The stories center on a little boy named Dylan who enjoys playing detective along with his sister and his dog. The story is cute and I think kids who are curious and interested in learning more about how to play detective will enjoy it. I recommend this series of books to anyone with children who want to read and learn.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Cindy Rushin

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little story about a group of kids trying to catch a pig. I think it showed how anything can be accomplished if you don’t give up. It also shows how a child can use a situation where someone is trying to intimidate them to their advantage by motivating them to succeed. I think many kids would enjoy this book and recommend it for them.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Shea Gilkerson 9/30/24

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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 perfectly adorable story! When you are planning to bring home a new baby, it can cause a big shake up at home and leave lots to work through with bigger siblings. This sweet book broaches the subject of a big brother welcoming his baby brother home and all of the wonderful ways he can help him learn and grow. We all want our kids to be best friends and this sweet read helps us broach the subject of all the ways they can be as they grow together.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Megan Rea

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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

This is a really cute kids book about becoming a big brother. I really enjoyed the focus on all of the positives of becoming an older sibling while sneaking in some fun “naughty” bits (like not eating your peas). The illustrations are nice and bright and they follow the story line well. This is the story of an older brother/younger brother combination so I feel that it is limited to that specific audience. Overall, I really liked the vibe of the story and the message.
Reviewed by @meggs1717

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

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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

First book I have read by this author, and I LOVED it. The illustrations were nostalgic of Chalk Zone vibes and the fun easy to read rhymes gave a fun twist of what could happen if you ate glue. As a boy mom I may have laughed a little hard on some of the pages like the glue riding the fart cloud but highly recommend this book for a creative what if on eating just a drop of glue.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Paula R Sayers

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Angela wants to catch and win a pig but Bruce is determined to win for himself. Bruce is a bully and is mean to Angela. Angela persists and ends up winning. Cute book.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Ayla Phipps

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

Love Tricia Gardella’s books, yes all of them. They are always so beautifully illustrated and amazing for young readers. This one is about rivers, life inside them, above them, over them, and around them. Easy to read and beautiful illustrations gave me classic Disney feels of Winnie the Pooh.

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

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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

Beautiful message in this one. While I found a few of the pages confusing on the order to read the talk bubbles the story was amazing. Dagmara Sitek shows an easy to understand for young readers what empathy is. How your imagination is only the first step in the creation of amazing things. Cam and his siblings might not be engineers, but his imagination and creativity created a hero that all of them could believe in and helped so many that needed to believe in good.

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Jessica Smith

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

This book was so cute. My kids enjoyed it as well. It follows a boy named Cam as he embarks on a mission to fulfill his dream that will also help many others. Will he succeed? Read to find out.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Crystal Brehant

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

A cute story about what goes on in and around rivers and lakes. It is a good book to get kids interested in nature. The illustrations are beautiful. I have read quite a few books by this author with my 7 year old son. We always enjoy them.

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

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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

Another Detective Dylan story! My 7 year old son and I have read a few of these in the series. We always find them to be fun and entertaining.
This one deals with Dylan going to camp with his sister. He is pretty bummed at first, especially when it rains the first few days. Then, things start to look up when it’s time for camp games! But, the trophy goes missing! The camp owner says no games until the trophy is returned. Looks like a mystery perfect for Dylan! He ends up being joined by his sister, his dog, and a couple others on the hunt for the suspect. The list ends up getting bigger and bigger before they track down the culprit. Read to find out who stole it, and more importantly, why!

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Natalia Gonzales Castrejon

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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

This was a super good book portraying the love for siblings. I would love to read this book to my 4 year old! I think he would really enjoy this book as much as me! I can’t wait to read more from this author! I really enjoyed reading how siblings have great relationships starting as kids!

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Brittany Nelson

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214209027-cam-creates-a-hero” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Cam Creates a Hero” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1719022464l/214209027._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214209027-cam-creates-a-hero”>Cam Creates a Hero</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/47673567.Dagmara_Sitek”>Dagmara Sitek</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6888964882″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Cam Creates a Hero is a cute, inspiring read geared towards foster youth. Cam expresses himself through art and decides to make a hero robot […]

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Alicia Furlan

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Angela and the other kids are all trying win the pig wrestling contest. Angela stands back unsure of how to proceed. After being taunted by her bully, Bruce, she makes her move. Through determination she battles and catches the pig!

A wonderful story about perseverance and determination. Angela finds her strength to not only catch the pig but to stand up to her bully.

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

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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 had me laughing out loud! It is a silly and fun rhyming children’s book. Luca is excited for art class and is curious about how glue would taste. His teacher yells at him to NOT eat it!! Is startles him and gets his imagination running wild. He imagines all the things that might happen if he ate glue. I like how there are key words that are written in different fonts. It made things more fun. The rhyming was mostly good- forced in some places but it flowed well. I highly recommend this book as a fun and silly story to get the giggles out.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Melissa Saxton

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Join Angela in her towns pig wrestling competition. She has her eyes on winning the pig but the Town bully is standing in her way. Can she outwit him and persevere to win the competition?
This was an adorable story with many good themes. My six year old read it to me with a little help from mom.she loved the story anf I enjoyed the many great lessons such as perseverance, standing up for yourself. Competing fairly and many others. The illustration was also adorable. Well done!

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