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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Young Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series, #2)Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan and The Hunt for Home Plate was a super adorable children’s chapter book. It’s the second book in The Young Sleuths children’s book series. It would be perfect for children who know how to read but are beginners at reading chapter books. There are only ten short chapters. Dylan, his sister Emily, and their pup Theodore arrive at the baseball field to find that home plate and the rest of the bases are missing. They luckily have Dylan’s detective kit to help solve the mystery. I think children would find themselves caught up and immersed in the book with MJ Murray’s engaging writing until reaching the satisfying ending.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emily H

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story is created by a young girl and how she believes the Queen of Fairies would handle a variety of situations. Using her creativity she creates an engaging story that young children will enjoy. The book is full of vibrant illustrations. Enjoyable and I think it captures a child’s creativity.

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Trisha Cargile

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Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens” by Terri Sabol is a heartwarming tale that will delight readers of all ages. The story follows the adventures of two adorable foster kittens named Oscar and Emmy as they navigate their new surroundings with curiosity and charm. Sabol’s delightful prose and charming illustrations capture the playful antics and tender moments of kittenhood with warmth and affection. Through their journey, readers will be reminded of the joy and love that pets bring into our lives. “Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens” is a delightful read that celebrates the bond between humans and animals, perfect for anyone looking for a cozy and uplifting story with enthralling illustrations.

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Kris & The Pirates (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Trisha Cargile

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Kris & The Pirates: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Pirates: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Kris & The Pirates” by Art Blegen is an enthralling adventure that takes readers on a captivating journey across the high seas. Set in the golden age of piracy, the story follows the young protagonist, Kris, as he embarks on a quest for freedom and redemption. Blegen’s vivid descriptions and characters bring the world of pirates to life, immersing the readers in a world of danger, intrigue, and action. The pacing is steady, keeping readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With its blend of historical accuracy and imaginative storytelling, “Kris & The Pirates” is a must-read for fans of adventure fiction.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Good fairies, bad fairies, they must all be written about, especially if you want to stay in each of their good books! This story encapsulates the thought process of a child and speaks in that child’s voice! I won’t give away the ending but let’s just say there’s a twist!!! A great title to read with the youngsters in your life!

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Jenn Brown

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

G Pa Rhymes did it again! Another fabulous book about Cray and his friends. My kids (6 & 8) really enjoyed this one. My favorite part is the last page, the discussion page where it gives us the opportunity to talk about why turtles migrate as well as list some ways to be kind. I highly recommend this book.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fantastic book introducing children to looking after a new puppy and what it entails. This is a great book for children who have been begging for a dog learn what it will take to look after their new dog. I would highly recommend this book to parents who are getting a dog as an age-appropriate discussion for children.

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a brilliant story that introduces children to fostering animals in this case, kittens. It shows the essential role fosterers play in the animal’s lives and what is required of fosterers in an age-appropriate way. Highly recommended for children to read and enjoy the story and illustrations.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids (Courage Tales)Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the way the story was laid out with the illustrations and speech bubble style. It is a great story for children to learn about speaking your truth and opening up to others. It is perfect for primary age children to learn these important values.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this adventure following Fay and Cray as they help others in a wonderful adventure. It is a lovely story for children to enjoy the rhyming patterns with beautiful illustrations. I will always recommend this incredible author.

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This wonderful chapter book is perfect for older readers. It has fantasy and sci-fi themes for children to enjoy and keep guessing through the story. As always its a wonderful, well written adventure from this amazing author.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute little book that reads like a child’s poem. It gives good information about kids getting ready to be responsible for a new dog. The illustrations are detailed and go along with the story well. Children will enjoy reading this story about getting a dog.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Ashley Lape

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Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This touching children’s book is a great read. It’s a great book for beginner readers. The journey in this book follows three young children Loris, Cam, and Inaya as they train for a race to raise money for a fellow student. Loris is a new foster child in the house so he tries to keep to himself but when Cam needs help at the race Loris is there to save the race! It is a great story of courage, hope, selflessness, and resilience.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Melissa Fink

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book really amazed me. I chose this book because we recently got our daughter a cat. This book was about pet ownership, so I thought she could learn from it. My daughter loved the book especially the pictures. The pictures was colorful. If you are wanting your children to learn about pet responsibilities, I highly recommend this book!

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray – Review by Melissa Fink

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 2)Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book to this series. It is a chapter book to get young reader engaged. The author grabs your attention from the beginning to the end. The characters and world building was great. I know this is a kids chapter book, but I really enjoyed it myself.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Shannen Kern

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved everything about this book! The rhyming keeps both of my kiddos engaged as do the beautiful illustrations. Being educated about how big of a deal getting a dog is gets overlooked these days. People (even adults) go into it blindly or with little education just to find out they’re not prepared or not a good fit for a certain breed. Dogs absolutely become a member of the family, and the author really hit so many good points throughout this book. I love that CJ and Lora did so much research on dogs and not just what was fun or the quickest way to get their parents to agree! The author did an amazing job demonstrating multiple aspects of pet ownership. I would highly recommend this book for a classroom or home setting to educate young ones on this great responsibility!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray – Review by Shannen Kern

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 2)Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a cute addition to the Youth Sleuths Chapter Books series! You don’t have to read these in any order at all. My youngest is 8 years old and these chapter books are the perfect fit for him! I feel like the chapters are the ideal length as he can get discouraged if it takes too long to make progress. The illustrations are simple but incredibly helpful (and cute!) for younger readers to see what’s going on. Something else I really appreciated was the list of Tier 2 words and discussion prompts to help kiddos dig deeper. There are also more resources available using the QR code or link provided in the book which I will be recommending to all educators in our lives. Whether you’re looking to add this to your school curriculum or for home reading, I highly recommend this book (and this series) because it truly engages the kids in so many different ways.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fay’s Kindness Parade is the fifth book in The Adventures of Cray series by G Pa Rhymes. In this book, Turtle Fay is moving to warmer waters and invites Cray to go with her while showing kindness as they go. As they make their way, they run into plenty of friends to help and show kindness to. This lovely story shows children how easy and rewarding it is to provide acts of kindness. There are many examples of kindness and the recipients showing kindness to others in return. The book has G Pa Rhymes’ trademark catchy rhymes and beautiful illustrations for children to enjoy. This is a great book to show the importance of kindness to children and a great reminder for adults.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fay the turtle, and Cray are on another adventure. As winter approaches they set out to help others. This friendship and those new friends they come across have the best adventures. I love the kindness and the helping of others. As well as the rhymes in this story. The author sets up our children for success, by showing how others make friends, giving them great examples. The story is short and to the point making it easy for children to follow. I also enjoyed the pictures in this story, while they are to the point. They open our children up with questions. What a great conversation starter. Giving our children even more information to aid in their growth and knowledge. This is another must have for our children’s libraries.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book and recommend it to any parent who is interested in getting a pet for their child. I found this book so cute and extremely informative as it documented just what is involved with having a pet and what children should know before they adopt one. I like how this series of stories really documents the relationship that can exist between children and their pets. It is a great experience and I think parents will find this series helpful in showing their children just how special having a pet can be.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute story about writing a book about fairies! Of course you have to write about the bad fairies, other wise they might get up to some trouble! My 7yo son and I have read many of this author’s books, and there hasn’t been a single one that we gave less than 5 stars to. I’m sure my son would give more stars if he could. We loved the surprise twist at the end. We had to go back immediately and read it again with a new look on the whole story!

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Kris & The Pirates (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Kris & The Pirates: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Pirates: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is a cute adventure and an easy read for young kids. I read this with my 7yo son who enjoyed it. It was fast paced and kept him entertaining the whole time. Meeting all of the different animals had to be my sons favorite parts, especially the turtle laying eggs. I love how it is a story about a child getting lost in a book.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a great story about how some kids in foster care struggle with their trauma and are afraid to open up. Loris is hesitant to open his heart and tell his story. He doesn’t want to get comfortable in another temporary place. But his new siblings do not give up on him and show him that he is brave and amazing.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Hannah Porter

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read a couple of books from these talented authors. I couldn’t wait til bedtime to read this book with the little ones. They enjoyed reading it and started asking more questions about our dog. I love that it explains to them that there’s more to having dogs than just loving them even though that’s an important factor. This book explains how and why having and caring for a dog as a pet is a big responsibility. One that you have to be ready for and learn everything you can to help you prepare for getting one and caring for it. As always I really enjoyed reading works from this authors, and I look forward to reading more🥰

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Emily H

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Turtle Fay and Cray are heading out for the winter and along the way they find friends in trouble. They help as their journey progresses and all the effort they are putting in has a magnificent effect.

Beautiful illustrations that show the path that Fay and Cray are taking. A wonderful story that shows children the effects of simple kindness. Another great one in this story.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Childrwayn’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Tausha Treada

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada. I love this series and its so fun for kids aged 7-12. Its the story of Lora and CJ who are young children that really want a dog. Their parents tell them that if they learn all they can about the responsibilities of owing a dog and what exactly owing a dog entails. They read all the books they can get about dog’s and dog ownership and then they talk to dog owners. They learn all about grooming, going to the vet, vaccinations and training dogs so that they are responsible pet owners. They also learn about the different breeds of dogs and try to determine what breed would be best for their family. Will their parents think they have done enough to earn the right to get a dog? Read this fun book to find out!

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom. I love this author, she is one of my very favorite children’s authors. This story is about a little girl who wants to write a story about fairies. She realizes that when she writes about fairies if she writes about the good ones she will have to write about the bad ones as well. The good fairies make the world a better place and fun to live and the bad fairies play tricks and have fun. These stories are so fun and always have a lesson to learn that make these books a great gift for families and teachers. This book is good for ages 3-5 and my 5 year old nephew loved it!

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Katie Matthews

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fays Kindness Parade is another wonderful book in this series. My little boy who is 4 absolutely loves this series. He loves the rhyming pattern in the stories, the characters (especially Cray) and the wonderful illustrations that accompany the story. I love the hidden meanings in these stories. This one shows Fay and Cray helping others along the way. It provides so many opportunities for whoever is reading this story with the children to stop and talk about how we should try and help people and maybe what they would do in those situations.
I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Kerry Baker

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Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is such a wonderful, emotional and heartwarming story. It is one that we all, as a family, loved reading together. They characters are brilliant and engaging and lovely to read about. This is also a book that I enjoyed personally reading, even though it is not aimed at me as an audience. It was so nice to see a book after a foster child and I think the author handled the sensitive topic which such ease.
This was an unexpectedly fantastic story and for once it is one that even I am looking forward to reading multiple times. I loved how it taught my kids something more than they usually get from these kind of books. We will definitely be looking into more books from this author.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this book and this whole series! This story, like the rest in the series, has a fun rhyming story line, beautifully rendered illustrations, and well-thought-out activities that both your child and yourself can do to learn about the responsibilities of getting a puppy or dog. This will be a great resource for any parent to give to their child who wants a new puppy or dog! It shows that it takes not days or weeks but months to learn about puppy care and that they need to form a care plan for their pet! So, if your child or anyone in your life wants a new puppy or dog, you should definitely pick this up, so they can form a care plan before they get their new furry friend.

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