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The Stars Will Still Shine Author - Cynthia Rylant Illustrator - Tiphanie Beeke Ages - 4-7

• Favorite Features -

  • incredible, colorful, warm illustrations

  • great short simple story

  • involve kids in finding and counting items in illustrations

   

      Tremendously well done, Cynthia, Tiphanie and Harper Collins! Great book for families to read and enjoy together! I love how both the story and illustrations are warm and encouraging! A definite must-have book!

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Christmas Tree Author/Illustrator - Wendell & Florence Minor Ages - 4-7

• Favorite Features -

  • creative, colorful illustrations

  • simple, fun, interactive story

  • few little-known facts about Christmas trees in the back of the book

   

      Tremendously well done, Wendell, Florence and Harper Collins! Unique and fun this book will be enjoyed all year long!

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I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas Author - John Rox Illustrator - Bruce Whatley Ages - 4-7

• Favorite Features -

  • colorful, fun illustrations

  • lyrics from song

  • words and music to song included

   

      I would have liked to see more information on the story behind this story, but is is definitely a fun book children will love to read and have read to them! Extremely well done, John, Bruce and Harper Collins!

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Fancy Nancy Author - Jane O'Connor Illustrator - Robin Preiss Glasser Ages - 4-7

• Favorite Features -

  • bright, bold, colorful, fun illustrations

  • fun, silly story

  • powerful message of family love and fun

   

      I absolutely love this book! The illustrations are exactly as illustrations should be for a child's book - fun, imaginative and alive with bold color! The story is exactly as a story for children should be - simple, fun, somewhat silly, with situations a child can relate to - being excited about something special to them, experiencing their family's love when they feel sad/embarrassed and again, with situations a child can relate to! This is everything a child's book should be! Beyond Tremendously well done, Jane, Robin and Harper Collins!

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Baa-Choo! Author - Sarah Weeks Illustrator - Jane Manning Ages - New Readers - Level 1

• Favorite Features -

  • familiar farm animals add to the fun of this story

  • easy to read for new readers

  • colorful, fun illustrations

   

      This simple, imaginative and enjoyable story is one children will love to read for themselves! Tremendously well done, Sarah, Jane and HarperTrophy!

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Ice Age 2 the Meltdown
	Meet the Characters		A Mammoth Mix-up
Sid & the Mini-Sloths		Join the Pack
	Geyser Blast		The Great Escape
	The Movie Storybook
Ages - 4+

• Favorite Features -

  • based on the new movie, Ice Age 2

  • encourages values of friends, family, helping others, not giving up

   

      These books vary from board books for younger children to actual chapter books for readers so there is something for everyone! I love the color in the pictures and children will be delighted with the return of characters they became familiar with in the first movie. Extremely well done, HarperCollins!

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Charming Ponies - A Perfect Pony Author - Lois K. Szymanski Ages - 7-10

• Favorite Features -

  • pony charm necklace included

  • story of love and compassion

  • encourages conversations about how to treat others/animals with compassion

   

      I'm so delighted to see quality beginning chapter books like this! Children will love the story and parents can be confident the messages are ones they want their children to learn! Tremendously well done, Lois and Harper Collins!

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Harry the Dirty Dog Author - Gene Zion Illustrator - Margaret Bloy Graham Ages - 3-8

• Favorite Features -

  • 50th anniversary edition

  • simple story and illustrations

   

      For years children have grown up with Harry, now a new generation will continue to do so! Involve young children in "reading" the book by having them find Harry on each page. Tremendously well done, Gene, Margaret and HarperCollins!

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Bumble Bugs and Elephants Author - Margaret Wise Brown Illustrator - Clement Hurd Ages - 3-6

• Favorite Features -

  • fun story with a look at opposites

  • color and interesting illustrations add to the fun

   

      This book is easy to involve kids in "reading" as well as have them make the sounds of each animal/bug. Extremely well done, Margaret, Clement and HarperCollins!

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How Do I Love You? Author - Leslie Kimmelman Illustrator - Lisa McCue Ages - 3-6

• Favorite Features -

  • amazing, excellent use of bright colors throughout

  • fun counting book

  • simple story - easy to involve kids in "reading"

   

      Tremendously well done, Leslie, Lisa and HaperCollins!  I love this book! The illustrations and story are perfect for young children and parents to enjoy together!

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Time to Say Goodnight Author - Sally Lloyd-Jones Illustrator - Jane Chapman Ages - 3-7

• Favorite Features -

  • amazing illustrations of animals

   

      This simple, comforting good-night story is sure to be a favorite of parents and children! Tremendously well done, Sally, Jane and HarperCollins!

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I Love It When You Smile Author - Sam McBratney Illustrator - Charles Fuge Ages - 2-6

• Favorite Features -

  • fun, loving illustrations

  • creative story about love, moms, boys and cranky feelings

   

      Involve children by asking if they think each idea the mom has will get Roo to smile. Tremendously well done, Sam, Charles and HarperCollins!

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ZonderKidz

Oh, Where is My Ducky? Author - Linda Bredehoft Ages - 6 and under

• Favorite Features -

  • board book with sliding panels

  • involves children in looking for Larry's ducky

  • encourages patience

   

      Interactive, fun book with loved friends, Larry and his ducky! Tremendously well done, Linda and ZonderKidz!

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Crossway

Jesus Is Coming Back! Author/Illustrator - Debby Anderson Ages - 4-7

• Favorite Features -

  • Scripture throughout

  • fun, colorful illustrations of children of all colors

  • lots of important things for parents and children to talk about together

   

      Colorful, encouraging, enjoyable book! Extremely well done, Debby and Crossway!

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This is No Fairy Tale Author - Dale Talmasoff Illustrator - Corbert Gauthier Ages - 4-8

• Favorite Features -

  • incredible illustrations

  • tells the story of Jesus by comparing fairy tales with the truth

   

      Every family must have this book! Dale does an amazing job of explaining simply why the true account of Jesus is no fairy tale! Tremendously well done, Dale, Corbert and Crossway!

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Standard Publishing

Lift & Look
	Noah's Ark		Bible Animals
Jesus Loves Me		Daniel
	Creation		the Nativity
Illustrator - Mandy Stanley Ages - 1-4

• Favorite Features -

  • fun, colorful, foam pages

  • foam picture cut outs with hidden pictures add to the fun

  • short, simple Bible lessons

   

      Great books for young children! I like the way they involve little ones with discovering the surprise picture under the foam cut-outs! Extremely well done, Mandy and Standard!

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	I'd Be Your Hero		I'd Be Your Princess
Author - Kathryn O'Brien Illustrator - Michael Garland Ages - 4-7

• Favorite Features -

  • Scripture throughout

  • text written in two colors - child's "conversation" and parent's "conversation"

  • explains and encourages character

  • colorful, detailed illustrations

   

      Extremely well done, Kathryn, Michael and Standard! Involve your readers by having them read the child's portion of the text!

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Elijah Creek and the Armor of God Author - Lena Wood Ages 8-12

• Favorite Features -

  • five books in the series

  • kids in the book experience adventures to learn about the Armor of God

   

      Children will enjoy the mystery, excitement and on-going story in these books. Well done, Lena and Standard!

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Harvest House

Good Clean Jokes to Drive Your Parents Crazy! Author - Bob Phillips

• Favorite Features -

  • crazy questions

  • knock, knocks

  • tongue twisters

  • teacher and school jokes

  • "definitions"

   

      This book has literally hundreds of great, fun, clean jokes for everyone! Extremely well done, Bob and Harvest House!

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