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101 reviews

Unicorns Are the Worst! by Alex Willan

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

An absolutely giggle-filled story about learning to love your neighbors. Loved it
Julián at the Wedding by Jessica Love

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

I loved the first book and this follow up is perfect! 
In the City by Chris Raschka

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lighthearted reflective relaxing

2.5

Loved the artwork, but the rhyme scheme and overall message left a bit to be desired. 
Looking for Smile by Ellen Tarlow

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

One of my favorites I’ve read so far this year! Everyone has days when they wake up and just can’t find their Smile. This story, with lively and comforting illustrations, is a perfect balm for those days! 
For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World by Michael W. Waters

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad medium-paced

4.5

A perfect primer for a tough, but necessary conversation. 
Mootilda's Bad Mood by Corey Rosen Schwartz, Kirsti Call

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

The perfect read aloud for a grumpy bad moooood day! 
If Dominican Were a Color by Sili Recio

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A beautiful message with the perfect illustrations to match!
The Day Saida Arrived by Susana Gómez Redondo

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

A beautiful and tender book about reaching across the borders that divide us and introducing a friend to our version of home and “hello”  
Knight Owl and Early Bird by Christopher Denise

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Adorable!! 
Dragonfly by Aimée M. Bissonette

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informative reflective relaxing fast-paced

3.0

I learned so much about dragonflies from this book and the illustrations are beautiful