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

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social SkillsFinally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills by Debbie Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a story of Donut’s best friend moving away and how he tries to befriend someone new. Making new friends is not always easy as Donut finds out in this wonderful story. The author is able to make trying to make friends humorous while still showing the struggle. Sometimes another perspective is all you need to be on the same page. A delightful and learning book that little ones will love.

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella – Review by Deb Robinson

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GadrellaGadrella by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a sweet book about change and not staying the same all the time. Gadrella was tired of the same old witch traditions and decided to change her this year. This is a wonderful tale of trying something new and finding acceptance even if others may be resistant at first.
The illustrations are bright and colourful and induced many conversations about this upcoming halloween.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Deb Robinson

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

This is a cute story for young children about things you will see by the river and around it. The rhyming words help the story easily and the repetitive words help new readers to recognize new words. The illustrations are beautiful and bright and very eye-catching.

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy by Dagmara Sitek

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children's Book About Bullying (Courage Tales)Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children’s Book About Bullying by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute little book for kids. It discusses what somebody that’s bullying someone might actually be going through. I read this book to my 5 year old. She really enjoyed reading it with me. She was able to read quite a lot of it on her own. There’s a lesson for kids and also one for parents. I think Dagmara did an amazing job of bringing the world these characters live into life and there was definitely character development in this book.

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Santana Hicks

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children's Book About Bullying (Courage Tales)Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children’s Book About Bullying by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a story about a big, strong guy named Beefy who used to scare other kids. He learns a valuable lesson that being nice is better than being mean. He makes a new friend named Max who encourages him to be kind. Beefy learns that bullying can really hurt people.

Overall, the book is a heartwarming and educational story that is perfect for young readers. It is a great choice for parents and educators looking for books that promote positive values and teach children about the importance of empathy and kindness. The pictures are fun and colourful keeping the attention of the children reading it.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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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: 3 of 5 stars

This story starts off with 3 kids who have to write a paper that explains what they are the best at. They go through things they are good at, video games, sports, etc. but quickly come to the realization that while they are good there is someone better. Throughout the day each kid encounters someone who needs a little extra kindness and give it without a thought. It wasn’t until they each saw the after effects that their kindness brought that they realized that kindness is something they can be the best at. While this story didn’t always directly connect every point it still manages to teach a valuable lesson to kids.

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children's Book About Bullying (Courage Tales)Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children’s Book About Bullying by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Being a child without love and care makes life tough. While Beefy parents love him they are working parents. But when Beefy starts picking on Gavin, Gavin calls his friends for help. The Super Buddies and their Bot Giorgio. What will Beefy do when the Super Buddies show up? Will they help Gavin or Beefy? This was a great story about Bullying. It is clear and easy to read. Even the pictures tell the story clearly. I love this story and feel it needs to be in every child’s library. This is by far the best Bully story I have read in a long time. I hope you and your children enjoy it as much as we did.

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

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social SkillsFinally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills by Debbie Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an adorable story! A puppy trying so hard to be friends with a squirrel! The puppy, Donut, doesn’t understand why the squirrel keeps running away. Should she smile more? Does her breath stink? Should she do a little dance? Can she figure out a way to be friends with Peanut? Read to find out! I read this with my 7yo son and we both enjoyed it.

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children's Book About Bullying (Courage Tales)Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children’s Book About Bullying by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another adventure for the team. This time they are helping Beefy find his missing parents. During the process of saving his parents Beefy starts becoming a buddy instead of a bully. After experiencing his parents change to be more apart of his life Beefy has given up being a bully.

A cute story that shows that just because a kid is acting out and being mean does not mean that they are just a mean kid. Sometimes it is because they are missing out on something important at home, such as parents involved in their life.

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children's Book About Bullying (Courage Tales)Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children’s Book About Bullying by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beefy is a bully, but why? I read this book with my 7yo son. This story of how Beefy the bully becomes a friend has a lot of lessons in it. It explains why some kids may be bullies, and how we can help them become more friendly versions of themselves. There is a surprising twist that we did not see coming, but was very entertaining. My son and I loved it.

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills Review By Krista Moulthrop

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social SkillsFinally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills by Debbie Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Donut the dog is sad because her best friend had to love away and now she has nobody to play with. She sees a squirrel and decides she wants to be friends but she keeps scaring the squirrel away. Donut learns how to be calm and quiet and finally become friends with the squirrel. A great kid story that teaches a lesson about thinking of the other persons feelings.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Britney Humphreys

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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

It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Britney Humphreys

5 Stars

This is a quick read. The premise of the book is simple: When you are kind and helpful you’ll win in the long-run. I think the world needs more of a ‘kindness is a winning attitude’ mentality so I loved the book. It is an easy thing to explain to kids in this way as well. Helping other people with chores or with things they struggle with (for many different reason) is an important part of life. It makes YOU feel good to help others…and isn’t that what we all want?

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children's Book About Bullying (Courage Tales)Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children’s Book About Bullying by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy” delivers a heartfelt narrative that tackles the challenging issue of bullying with both compassion and creativity. Dagmara Sitek crafts a story that centers on Beefy, a character many might initially classify as a stereotypical bully. However, as the layers of his personality are peeled away, readers come to realize that Beefy’s aggression stems from deeper emotional turmoil, making him a more relatable and complex character.

Sitek’s writing style is accessible and engaging, making the book a great fit for early readers. The illustrations accompanying the text are vibrant and enhance the story, bringing Beefy’s world to life and enriching the reading experience.

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children's Book About Bullying (Courage Tales)Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children’s Book About Bullying by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This brightly and colourfully illustrated tale takes us to a world of virtual realities and mayhem-causing goblins. Beefy learns a lot of valuable lessons, but courage, kindness, friendships, and teamwork are key in this tale. It also teaches us to be aware of the dangers that can come about when you don’t know what your kids are doing, especially in this digital era we are in.

Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy is another educational tale in the Courage Tales series and a good way to show the old adage of ‘don’t judge a book by its cover.’ One never knows why a child does what they do unless you delve deeper.

This compelling tale helps tackle dealing with emotions, like feeling alone, angry, frustrated, being scared, and more. This is a valuable tale with bonus information available as well.

Join in the adventure of Beefy and buddies as they journey into a strange world to save those he loves and thwart those causing the danger.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Karrie Sears

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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

Such a heartwarming dedication. Michael, Max and Martin are trying to figure out what they are good at for a homework assignment.
“Being kind isn’t just about the big stuff. It’s about helping in the small ways too.” Such a great quote in those book. Teaching and discussing kindness at the end for kids also. The illustrations and storyline is great. Definitely a good book to help little ones understand what it means to be kind.

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella – Review by Kerry Baker

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GadrellaGadrella by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our whole house was excited to get our hands on a new book by this author and this was certainly did not let us down. We all loved the character of Gadrella. She was such a fun character to read about and watching her explore new ways of doing things was an absolute pleasure.
Although this book was entertaining and joyful, it also encouraged kids to look at what makes them different and to celebrate these differences. It is such a positive message and one that I think most kids in this day and age needs to hear. This was a bit hit in our household and is one that will be read time and again.

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

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social SkillsFinally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills by Debbie Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a great story about unlikely friendships and how they can develop once you learn how to communicate. It was so lovely to watch Donut and Peanut develop their social skills as the story went on. The whole book has such a sweet feel about it and is great for teaching kids about the importance of learning about other people and seeing past their differences.
It was also then a bonus for me that my kids loved this book. They thought it was so entertaining and loved the idea of a dog and squirrel becoming friends. We get a lot of squirrels in our back garden and they have spend the last few days watching them to see if they make friends with any of the dogs who live nearby. This is a fun and educational story and is one I would highly recommend.

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

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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 the 3rd in the Young Sleuths Chapter Book series, but can be read as a stand-alone if you choose to. Dylan is a little boy who has a detective kit, a trusty dog and a younger sister as a side-kick to help him solve all kinds of mysteries. In this particular story, Dylan and his younger sister, Emily, are camping with their family when the Camp Leaf golden trophy comes up missing. Dylan and Emily and their dog, Theodore, set off to try to find it, with other friends along the way. This book is great for young children just learning to read on their own, or for parents or teachers to read to the youngsters in their lives. The story is cute, and the illustrations are fun to look at. Join Dylan, Emily, Theodore and their friends on an adventure to solve who stole the Camp Leaf golden trophy, but remember, be careful who you trust!

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Amelia Stansell

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

This book was fantastic! The kids loved it! This story is about a boy Cam, he lives with his foster mom and siblings. He has a heart that loves to help people. He saw a little girl on tv that was hurt, he had to do something to help. So he got his sibling to help him make a robot, that didn’t pan out. He decided to write a book that would help protect kids. He took it the hospital and all the kids loved it.

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Beefy goes from Bully to Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter October 2024

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children's Book About Bullying (Courage Tales)Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children’s Book About Bullying by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a cute little children’s book that I am going to read to my grand daughter when I start babysitting really soon. I am collecting cute little books to read to her to get her to like reading as much as I do. It is about a young man who is a bully to his classmates and neighbors because he is upset that his parents don’t pay him alot of attention. He got angry because he saw the parents of the other children show up for their games and his did not show up for his games.

Really enjoyed the story and think your little ones will too

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children’s Book About Bullying by Dagmara Sitek – reviewed by Vicki Shelton

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children's Book About Bullying (Courage Tales)Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children’s Book About Bullying by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Beefy’s character is a wonderful character who is intelligent and does indeed change. The foster children are very sweet and supportive. I feel many people would like this book. From the bully to buddy aspect it is a fantastic story. However, the story continues and addresses other characters that I feel were represented poorly. I did not like the ending of this book.

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children's Book About Bullying (Courage Tales)Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children’s Book About Bullying by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Helping my child deal with bullying right now made this book so special to us. I have read it to him a couple times and discussed with him how bullying is bad and sometimes they are troubled also. It’s got wonderful illustrations. It’s a cool story with a great flow. I was tickled to see Cam and his friends were in it. They teach great lessons. We are adding this to our library. We are also donating some copies to our Peer Kindness agency and Kinship group.

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek

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Beefy’s Big Change: Discover How Second Chances Turn Bullies Into Buddies
Beefy, the school’s toughest bully, hides his pain behind a tough facade and a mischievous virtual goblin friend. When his parents vanish into a computer game, Beefy must rescue them, discovering the power of empathy, teamwork, and change.
This inspiring 58-page adventure shows how even the most unlikely heroes can find redemption and friendship. It’s a powerful reminder that everyone deserves a second chance to change and grow.
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● Understand the value of giving and receiving second chances.
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Dagmara is a Montreal-based mother of two, who is committed to children’s education and emotional well-being. Born in Poland, and living in Canada, Dagmara Sitek wears many hats—a mom, a wife, and a digital marketer in her 9-to-5 world.
 Once a kid who loved drawing and writing, she jumped into writing children’s books because she realized something important – not all kids get a fair shot at life. Her debut as an author merges childhood passions with a new mission – to bring hope and awareness to children’s struggles.


“Loris Opens Up His Heart” by Dagmara Sitek was inspired by the tragic story of 8-year-old Kamilek from Czestochowa, who died due to mistreatment by his stepfather. It is a testament to the power of empathy and compassion. It models positive interactions and helps kids put themselves in someone else’s shoes. More importantly, it encourages them to help one another and overcome fears.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Rita White

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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

It’s Cool To Be Kind is a book aimed at 7 to 9 year olds, but this book could be for any age. Teaching kindness starts at a very young age, and kids at any age should know that being kind will always work out best for you. It doesn’t have to be major acts of kindness it could just be opening a door for someone. The illustrations are phenomenal, and the message is great. I love that there are little activities or examples at the back of the book.

Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Rita White

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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

There is something special about a big brother. This big brother assures his baby brother that he will always be there for him. He tells him all the ways he will play with him and teach him as he gets older and lets him know that no matter what, he will be by his side. It is such a sweet way of love and protection.

Gadrella by Tricia Gardella – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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GadrellaGadrella by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love anything written by this author! The illustrations are amazing and colorful. The story is engaging. Every story I’ve read has been 5 stars.
In this story we meet a little witch named Gadrella. She is burned out on the routine of her peers. They always have the same outfits, same spells, same everything. One night she gets an idea to change things. She makes her own outfit, creates a new spell, and trades her broomstick for a bicycle. Will her friends still accept her? Read and find out

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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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

I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 3). This book does a great job showing different ways to be kind and how important it is to be kind to everyone!

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – ”Being kind makes people happy.”
S (age 3) – “I like being kind to my friends.”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills (Donut & Peanut Collection) by Debbie Sullivan – Review by Paula R Sayers

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social SkillsFinally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills by Debbie Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a cute book about forming friendships. Donut is lonely and wants to make a friend. Donut tries again and again to reach out to Peanut the Squirrel with no success. When Donut finally learns why Peanut runs away, she is able to form a friendship with Peanut. Love this book and plan to buy the physical copy for my grandkids.

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella – Review by Felicia Bates

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GadrellaGadrella by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gadrella is the second book my kids and I have read by this author and my favorite thus far. It was a great book to read with Halloween upon us. The illustrations were as adorable as the characters were likable, especially Gadrella. This book really illustrated how it is okay and encouraged to be yourself as well as if something isn’t working… change it!

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Mommy, Am I Indian Today? by Sheeba Varghese – Review by Megan Kimley

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Mommy, Am I Indian Today?Mommy, Am I Indian Today? by Sheeba Varghese
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love this story and how we get the perspective of the kids. As parents, we often forget that sometimes kids don’t understand the nuances of culture and can come to conclusions about themselves and it’s our job to make sure that we are teaching our children. I love how Varghese addresses these issues in her story. It’s lighthearted and completely as a child would (I suspect this comes from personal experiences) and the way it’s handled by the mother is phenomenal. She uses it as a learning opportunity to teach her children not only about their culture, but also about their family. I loved this book not only for the story but also the illustrations and the bright colors. Definitely pick this one up today!

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