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Leo: A Ghost Story

Leo: A Ghost Story by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Christian Robinson I grabbed this one because I love the illustrator.  Christian Robinson did the pictures for the amazing Last Stop on Market Street so he’s pretty much sold me on books … Continue reading

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Snow Sounds: An Onomatopoeic Story

Snow Sounds: An Onomatopoeic Story by David A. Johnson I was totally sucked in by the cover of this book. The illustrations do an amazing job of conveying that feeling you get during a blizzard of being wrapped up in … Continue reading

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Eight Winter Nights: A Family Hanukkah Book

Eight Winter Nights: A Family Hanukkah Book by Laura Krauss Melmed This is a cute Hanukkah book told in rhyme.  Each page features several short verses telling about some aspect of the holiday and celebration.  The length and format means … Continue reading

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The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams My impressions of this from childhood were that it was a vastly depressing story about the demise of a beloved stuffed rabbit.  I think perhaps I was projecting a bit, how very sad I … Continue reading

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Who’s That Knocking on Christmas Eve

Who’s That Knocking on Christmas Eve? by Jan Brett Sometime in the last five years I stumbled across this in the school library.  I was suckered in by polar bear on the cover and I took it out.  Imagine my … Continue reading

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