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Best children's books 🚸

Curated by our reviewers this week

SUNDAY 26th MARCH, 2023
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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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Picture Books

Hop Lola Hop

A sweet, heart-warming story about friendship and the emotions you feel when you lose something special

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Picture Books

Ellery's Magic Bicycle

I would absolutely recommend this "Ellery's Magic Bicycle" by Maria Monte to others.

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Picture Books

The Storm

Benny braves a nasty storm and learns to cope with big feelings as he journeys through the forest to save his friendship with S...

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Children's

The S.O.U.R.C.E.

Let's clean it up. Let's make a pact. Let's tell the world it's time to act.- The S.O.U.R.C.E. by Suzanna Royse.

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Middle Grade Fantasy

The Age of the Scions

Imaginative and fantastic with endearing characters bearing burdens in a fantasy land to keep the magic alive!

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Picture Books

Octavia Can Do It!

"Octavia Can Do It!" is a fun book showing young children attempting to make cookies on their own for the first time.

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Children's

The Monkey King Goes to Africa

"The Monkey King Goes to Africa" by Jeffrey Frisone was a highly entertaining and imaginative read.

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Middle Grade Fantasy

HAUNTED : The Cursed Lake

This is a creepy and well-delivered ghost story that suits middle grade readers with an affection for spine-tingling tales.

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Terri Stepek

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I am an obsessive reviewer, having discovered several years ago that I have a passion for helping indie authors get their books discovered, and for helping prolific readers like me find great new voices. I run the gambit on genre, from romance to psycho-thriller and most everything in between.

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Kameron Brook

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I've been constructing reviews for over a decade and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I will share some of the books I read through this site on my blog, Pinterest, and Twitter. #KamsPlace Don't forget to tip your waitress! :D

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