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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Crystal Brehant

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute story about a determined little mouse. It has bright, colorful pictures. All of the barn animals are clearly mouse’s friends. One doubts his plans though. We see that despite bird doubting his plan, bird still helps mouse with his dream. This is a great lesson. We also see mouse not give up and what it means to help your friends. Great little story.

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Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by La Toya Lewis

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The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries is a fun collection of short stories that star The Orange Forest Rabbit. There are three stories that span different genres. Gregory, The Orange Forest Rabbit is joined by his wife Jennifer, and his puppy Robes Pierre. There is an additional colorful cast of characters that join Gregory. This book is very entertaining and has something for everyone. Some of the things we get are sci-fi events, ghosts, and mysteries. This is a fun way to introduce chapters to children. The bite-sized genre swaps help get children into different types of stories. This is a very entertaining book that will entertain adults too.

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Tally and the Angel, The Sands of Time (Tally and the Angel Series) by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Julie Johnson

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Tally and the Angel, The Sands of Time: Thrilling Middle Grade fantasy adventure where Greek Myths come alive!Tally and the Angel, The Sands of Time: Thrilling Middle Grade fantasy adventure where Greek Myths come alive! by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great adventure awaits for Tally and her Angel Jophiel. This is such a fun series to read and I highly recommend reading them in order to better understand who the players are. This time, Tally is travelling to the Greek Islands. There she will encounter lots of adventure, mystery, action, challenges, and more!

Tally kinda reminds me of a female Indiana Jones in a way. She loves adventure and usually finds some pretty intricate mystery that involves solving a puzzle or two along the way. There is some humor infused as well, as Jophiel can be a bit funny at times.

Overall, a great read!

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method bookDinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was another great book! The pictures are colorful. The world building was great. The character building was well thought of. This was such a cute kids book. My daughter really enjoyed this one.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method bookDinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While Dinopotamus is at school he notices that the children are colder than he is at naptime. He proceeds to figure out how the children can be warm like he is during their naps. This is a cute story that shows children how to solve problems. We watch Dinopotamus try different solutions until he finds the one that works best for everyone. Children get to see a step-by-step guide to problem-solving. The story is short and sweet and will hold their attention. The illustrations are fun as always.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Dinopotamus Solves a MysteryDinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book takes us on another great adventure with Dinopotamus. This time, he has a mystery to solve. This book was a particular favourite of my sons, probably because it involved some kind of dinosaur reference! He thought it was brilliant watching the children sleep in Dino’s place and kept relating back to his sleep spot at nursery.
This author really has a way of drawing in not only the children, but the whole family who sit down to enjoy it. Her books are always so entertaining yet educational, hitting that perfect sweet spot you could want as a parent. This is a great example of her work and is another we thoroughly enjoyed.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method bookDinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This charming children’s book, “Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery”, is a delightful and engaging tale that explores the concept of heat and thermal energy through the curious mind of Dinopotamus, a lovable and inquisitive dinosaur.

The story begins with Dinopotamus’s frustration at always getting the “Warm Spot” on the floor, but he decides to share it with his friends, only to discover that the spot becomes cold when they lie down. The puzzle sparks his curiosity, and Dinopotamus embarks on a journey to solve the mystery.

The author, Lois Wickstrom, does an excellent job of introducing scientific concepts in a way that is accessible and fun for young readers. The story is easy to follow, and the use of simple language makes it perfect for early readers or for reading aloud to younger children.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method bookDinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this Dinopotamus story. Dinopotamus is so sweet and caring, he tries to make sure the kids in his class are warm during nap time. He realizes his body heat is what makes the spot he is laying in so warm, and he can use this to keep his friends warm. I love the artwork in this book. It looks as though it was drawn by a child, so it will be very eye catching to a child I think.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Carrie Reed

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The art and story in this book are just adorable. Mouse is so cute with the little bandaids after the flying attempt. I love that mouse is trying to get to the moon to get cheese because, honestly what kid doesn’t think the moon is made of cheese growing up?! All the animals pitch in and help get parts for the craft. I chuckled in the end when bird and mouse both realize they need to make a rocket.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Natalia Gonzales Castrejon

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Dinopotamus Solves a MysteryDinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this little book. It was so heartwarming. I love how Dinopotamus thinks about the kids and just always wants the best for them. This is such a good story for kids to form their own imagination as well. I cannot wait to read this story to my 4 year old! I think he’s really going to like this one.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Karrie Sears

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Dinopotamus Solves a MysteryDinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read this book to my grandson. He enjoyed it. I enjoyed the storyline as it made him ponder why Dinopotamus’ spot was a big warm spot and the other kids had smaller spots. It was a cute quick read before bedtime. The illustrations are great. Another great Dinopotamus book to add to your collection.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Dinopotamus Solves a MysteryDinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s a really cute story focused on finding out how the warm spots are made by Dinopotamus. It’s an entertaining story to read as they look to solve the mystery so everyone can have a warm spot. The illustrations are colorful and engaging. It’s a quick story that young ones will love.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Dinopotamus Solves a MysteryDinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Super cute book! There’s a dino in the classroom and he’s very protective of the students. Follow along as he tries to solve a mystery and keep the kids warm!

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“””Absurd,”” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was cute. Mouse wants to get to the moon to get some cheese. He recruits all the barnyard friends to help him. Kids will definitely love this book.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom

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Why does Dinopotamus always get the Warm Spot on the Floor?
When it’s naptime, Dinopotamus always get the warm spot. He decides to let the children have his favorite place on the floor. But when the children lie down there, it’s no longer warm. And the new spot where Dinopotamus sleeps becomes warm.
Is it Magic or Physics? Can everybody have a warm spot at naptime?

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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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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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

Raccoon Reunion is a cute story that addresses the fear of meeting new people. My son was a little thrown off by the family of humans in the beginning, since the rest of the story focuses on the raccoon family. But overall, we liked the story. I like how the young raccoons pair up at the end, but wish they would have done it during the 3 legged race so they had more time to bond. The pictures are super adorable and colorful. Now my son wants to plan a family reunion for our family.

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Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling. Lois Wickstrom is my favorite children’s author so I knew I would love this book but wow it was sooo good. You actually get 3 mysteries in one book. My 11 year old nephew truly enjoyed it as much as I did. It all begins with strange happenings on Jennifer and Gregory’s rabbit farm. There is the Mystery of the Missing Meteor Fields Carrots, The Mystery of the Haunted Amusement Park and The Clue in the Airwhale Art. You and your young one can work thru each of these mysteries and try to solve them yourselves. There is fun, family, teamwork and spies. This book is geared toward ages 9-11 and they are so fun. This would make a great gift for the young one in your life. Such great lessons and pictures!

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Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by Angela Plate, July 2024

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The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A must-read for children of all ages, this book boasts a great storyline, endearing characters, and a well-built world that will transport young readers on an exciting journey. Additionally, it teaches valuable lessons about the significance of community, family, and business in a way that’s both fun and memorable.

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Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by Felicia Bates

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Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesOrange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

y children and I (especially my 7 year old) love reading Lois Wickstrom books together and I was really excited to find this chapter book. I liked that it was comprised of three different stories with cute, enjoyable characters. I do wish there was a picture here or there even as a chapter book. I have one young reader and a lover of graphic novels so that would be a fun addition. The kids and I looked forward to reading these little mysteries before bed each evening. Another win from this author!

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jennifer Crain

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Absurd, said Bird” is a delightful and imaginative children’s book that will captivate young readers with its whimsical tale of dreams, determination, and adventure. This charming story follows Mouse, a small but ambitious rodent who dreams of traveling to the moon, convinced it’s made of cheese. Despite the absurdity of his plan, Mouse remains undeterred and determined to succeed.

The story is a heartwarming reminder of the importance of perseverance, creativity, and listening to others. With the help of his farm friends, Mouse learns to work together and use their unique skills to achieve his goal. The illustrations by Ginger Nielson are vibrant and engaging, bringing the characters and their farm home to life.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jenni Bishop

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
“Absurd,” Said Bird is a beautiful picture book for children. The wonderful rich and vibrant illustrations are by the talented Ginger Nielson. This easy-to-read children’s book is for 3 – 8-year-olds and is quite the adventure but it also has a message. A message to pursue your dreams and persevere to make them come true.
The cute story is filled with animals of all types found within a farm setting with wonderful friends and their eagerness to help a friend fulfill his dreams.
My 7 year old and 4 year old grandsons loved it.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Sue Kemp

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absurd said Bird
By Tricia Gardella

This book is full of bright colourful pictures that I am sure the little ones will love. Mouse is determined to fly to the moon to get some cheese. He tells the other farm animals if they help him build a plane he will bring them each back some cheese. All the animals think it is a clever idea, well except for bird. Bird thinks it is an absurd idea to build a plane. All the other animals help build the plane, take off does not go well for mouse at all. Bird swoops down to rescue mouse and tells him it is an absurd idea to build a plane to fly to the moon. Bird tells mouse he needs a rocket. Mouse thinks this is a clever idea and all the animals scramble for parts to build the rocket. For Bird this is not an absurd idea and leads the way to collect what they need to build their rocket.

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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol – Review by Emily H

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

Rocky the raccoon is having a hard time feeling excited about his family reunion. Now the time is here and Rocky is struggling to find something in common with the younger raccoons. That is until a problem arises and he has a solution.

Great story, I thought the way Rocky was a bit shy in participating was spot on with what a child would do with kids unfamiliar to them. Beautiful illustrations and a entertaining spirited time for the raccoons.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Megan Rea

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute story about Mouse and their adventure to go to the moon. However, while Mouse and the other farm animals are gathering supplies to build a plane Bird is telling them that the plan is “Absurd” but Mouse won’t listen. What happens when Mouse tries to fly the plane to the moon? Can you still be a supportive friend even if you don’t think all of your friends plans are perfect? Find out in this fantastic picture book. The illustrations in this book are out-of-this-world as well. I love the bright colors and the simple drawings.

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“””Absurd,”” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Charlene Pryke

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absurb said bird is a very fun book written by Tricia Gardella and beautifully illustrated by Ginger Nielson.

Mouse wants to get to moon to sample some cheese and convinces the other farmyard animals to help build a plane. Bird knows that only rockets can fly to the moon and keeps telling mouse his idea is “absurd” and after rescuing mouse on his failed attempt to fly – the animals and bird run to build a rocket.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shelly Kittell

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an entertaining book for children. I found it to be quite cute. The story is told in rhymes, which is quite fun and kids like to read with adults. I read this with my granddaughter and she found it kind of cool that mouse wanted to go the moon. She’s a creative dreamer so the book hit home for her. I love the theme of dreaming. Mr. Bird finally came around. This would be a neat addition to childrens libraries.

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Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Karrie Sears

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book has a great storyline and rhyming words. The illustrations are fantastic and well done. This book definitely demonstrates a team effort to help someone accomplish a goal. As I was reading it to my grandson before bedtime he giggled at the story and liked it. It’s a great easy read for bedtime, naptime or anytime. Definitely recommend this book.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella

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Mouse promises to bring back cheese for every farm animal to help him build the lane he thinks he needs to get to the moon. He ignores Bird who all the while warns Mouse that his plan is absurd. The fun comes when we discover the reason Bird calls the plan absurd in this short and to-the-point tale.

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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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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol-Review by Tori Mitton

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214252036-raccoon-reunion” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Raccoon Reunion” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1717546810l/214252036._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214252036-raccoon-reunion”>Raccoon Reunion</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16236301.Terri_Sabol”>Terri Sabol</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6668099665″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Rocky’s family is having a reunion. Rocky doesn’t know any of his family. He gets really reserved and doesn’t know any of the games. But when the last game comes up, Rocky has a brilliant idea. He’s able to come out of his shell and play with his cousins and his aunt and uncle. What a cute little story!!
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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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

5 Stars
Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol

Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol is a well written children’s book that children ages 4-8 can enjoy. Honestly children of any age can enjoy this story. My six year old son loved this book as it helped to overcome his fear of going to a new daycare and meeting new people. He related to this story and even said if Rocky can do it so can I. I love that it gives kids the little boost of confidence they need to push through. We’ve read a few books by this author and she’s becoming a favorite. The illustrations are colorful and bring the story to life. I highly recommend reading this book and follow Rocky has he learns to step outside the box and overcome his fears. We look forward to reading more from this Author.

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