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Book Review: Superheroes Are Everywhere

From the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, comes her empowering picture book, Superheroes Are Everywhere! This children’s book is all about promoting the message of being the best version of yourself and introduces young readers to influential moments and people from Kamala Harris’ life.

Animals Featured Reviews Money Preschool (3 - 4 years old)

Book Review: Earn It!

Chris Baisey December 29, 2020 Cinders McLeod Earn It!

Earn It! is a great book for preschool and younger elementary age children to help stress the message of earning success through hard work and dedication. The book helps kids become familiar with saving money and even has some simple math exercises within the story. It’s a simple story with a big lesson that fits perfectly among the other books in the series.

Animals Elementary (5 - 10 years old) Featured Reviews Funny Health and Hygiene Preschool (3 - 4 years old)

Book Review: Pig the Slob

Chris Baisey December 28, 2020 Aaron Blabey Pig the Pug Pig the Slob

This fun, rhyming story is complete with Blabey’s trademark comedy, which kids and parents will both enjoy. The illustrations are incredibly detailed and the story teaches kids an important lesson. Pig the Slob is recommended for children four to eight years of age.

Culture & Diversity Elementary (5 - 10 years old) Family & Friendship Featured Reviews Politics/Government Preschool (3 - 4 years old)

Book Review: It Takes A Village

Chris Baisey November 28, 2020 Hillary Clinton Marla Frazee

Following the release of her New York Times best-selling book for adults by the same name, Clinton’s voyage into the world of picture books carries a similar, uplifting message. In It Takes a Village, readers will be inspired by the heartwarming text and beautiful images of a diverse community happily working together.

Animals Elementary (5 - 10 years old) Family & Friendship Featured Reviews Funny Preschool (3 - 4 years old) Siblings

Book Review: Grumpy Monkey Up All Night

Chris Baisey November 18, 2020 Grumpy Monkey Suzanne Lang

When it comes to children’s book series, Suzanne Lang’s Grumpy Monkey books have become some of the most popular in recent years. From the original Grumpy Monkey debut in 2018, to the recent release of the third book in the series, Grumpy Monkey Up All Night.

Elementary (5 - 10 years old) Featured Reviews Politics/Government Preschool (3 - 4 years old)

Book Review: I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference

Chris Baisey November 10, 2020 Elections Government Mark Shulman Serge Bloch Voting

There may not be a more topical book for the year 2020 than I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference. In the book, author Mark Shulman provides an introduction for what it means to “vote” at a level aimed at children four to eight.