I read. I share. And here are my weekly picks from a tall pile of books
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Week One

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A girl's promise to plant a seed changes the world

Be yourself. An orb spider inspired by the night sky creates the most unique and magnificent webs

"Small is beautiful"

A wonderful tale about Stella who is small but full of imagination

A delightful runaway story with a supportive Dad and an energetic child

"Playful exploration of opposites and the world beyond"

Week Two

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Leo, a ghost, and an imaginative girl become friends

On a snowy day, a boy steps outside and discovers a world full of magic

Helping others in need even when you don't have enough

Hope's emotional journey of waiting for freedom and her father's return

Life is wind...a striking and touching approach to life, death, and understanding

Shaina's patience and principles while waiting for the owner of a hen eventually bring fortune to the town

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Week Three

A enthralling story within a story against the backdrop of ancient Egypt

Creative pairing of the first day of school with Norse mythology

A child's tremendous effort to save a beached whale

"Being brave and finding your moment to shine"

Creativity often takes time and requires quiet observation of the world

A clever fractured fairy tale full of twists and turns

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Week Four

The life of a migrant family from a girl's perspective

Deeply emotional tale about loss, longing, and parental love

Kikko joins a "surreal tea party with woodland creatures" on her ways to Grandma's house

Fearless Max looks for a mouse without knowing what a mouse looks like.

With his heroic efforts, a real-life garbage man makes a difference in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

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