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Best children's books 🚸

Curated by our reviewers this week

TUESDAY 6th JUNE, 2023
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Middle Grade

Elephant and Bird

One of the best middle grade books I have read in a long time! Elephant and bird is a poignant and impressive debut novel.

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Picture Books

When Dad Travels for Work

Share this charming story with 3 to 7-year-olds who need help understanding a parent's need to travel for work!

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Picture Books

When Mom Travels for Work

This picturesque child's book explains mommy has to leave for work, but her love and thoughts are always with you.

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Middle Grade

The Extraordinary Curiosities of Ixworth and Maddox

Fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Lemony Snicket will enjoy this charming middle grade fantasy. I couldn't put it down!

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Picture Books

The Hungry, Grumpy Frog

Since the story reaches a broad spectrum of readers, it'll be a book that can last years on your bookshelf instead of a couple.

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Absurd, Said Bird

This short read might inspire your young engineer to brainstorm ways the tiny mouse could get the cheese of their dreams!

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Middle Grade

The Mystery of the Missing Tea Drinker

TALKING TEAPOT leads the siblings down a road to suspense, criminal activities, corruption, and danger galore.

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The Pup on the Moon

Follow the joyful adventures of Bodhi McRay the Moon Pup as he lives each day to the fullest!

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Children's

Cody Seltzer and the Creeping Shadows

The brightest flame casts the darkest shadow-George R.R. Martin. Cody Seltzer and the Creeping Shadows by Lassiter Williams.

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Picture Books

Benny In The Garden

"Benny In The Garden" teaches children not to judge others by their outward appearance; it's what's on the inside that matters.

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Middle Grade

STOP! ROBOT!

Tightly written and expertly paced, this action-packed middle grade novel will grab you in chapter one and not let go until the...

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Children's

Baby Zebu’s Ears

This story has two great lessons: there's nothing wrong with looking different and make sure you have a tornado emergency plan.

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Children's

Across the Battlefield: A Pawn's Journey

I wish I could give "Across the Battlefield: A Pawn's Journey" more than five stars!

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Middle Grade

The Most Important Thing in the World

A duck with PTSD, a scaly invasive species, and a furry optimist set out on the quest of their lives.

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Middle Grade

Rieden Reece and the Broken Moon

This delightful sci fi/fantasy is a luminous read and a feast for the imagination!

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Picture Books

Ava & Mae: The Fabulous Fashion Show

This story illustrates what one can do with hard work, support, and determination.

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Children's

Yanni The Yawning Yak

The great thing about this short (under forty pages) book is children will learn while being entertained.

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Children's

The thing about...Clowns

"The thing about...Clowns" by Steven Megson is a great starter book for young readers with easy-to-read text.

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Children's

The thing about...Dinosaurs

This book gives information in a general layout with bright images that will educate and delight young readers.

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Middle Grade Fantasy

Emeradia

An interactive musical journey through the breathtakingly beautiful world of Nira and Moorah City.

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Picture Books

Mango (the long haired ginger cat) Gets A Foster Sister

Molly, a cat, demonstrates fears characteristic of what human children feel daily in the foster system.

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Picture Books

My Cat Thinks He’s a Puppy

"My Cat Thinks He's a Puppy" is very short in length, making it perfect for 3 to 7-year-olds.

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Picture Books

Rooty the Rutabaga: A Story About Vegetables, Inclusion and...

This book should inspire kids to jump into action when they see a classmate alone or watching from the sidelines.

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Children's

Miracle Times Two

The artwork is beautiful, and I'm sure kids of various ages will love each page.

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Children's

Hoo’s Driving the Bus

I plan on recommending this book to all my parenting groups for children two years and up.

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