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A Colorful Way to Celebrate Easter: Why Happy Easter, Risen King! Belongs on Your Shelf

1/11/2026

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Happy Easter, Risen King! by Laura Sassi is the kind of board book that instantly brightens the room, bursting with sunshine through its vivid illustrations and lively, rhyming text. From the very first spread, it pulls children (and the grown-ups reading along) straight into the wonder of Easter. This is a story that doesn’t tiptoe around the Resurrection—it shares the joy of the Resurrection in a way kids can truly feel.

What’s the Story? Let’s Follow the Colors
This playful, rhyming board book follows the Easter morning story from the quiet stillness of dawn all the way to a joyful, can’t-help-but-smile celebration. Along the journey, children are invited to spot colors tucked naturally into every scene—yellow sun, green grass, gray stone, white angel, blue sky, pink blossoms, and more.


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Little Mole Gives Thanks: Acorn Stew, Grateful Hearts, and Woodland Surprises

10/28/2025

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​If you’ve ever planned something special only to have it tumble sideways, you’ll feel right at home with Little Mole Gives Thanks by Glenys Nellist, illustrated by Sally Anne Garland. Our furry friend has whipped up quite the woodland feast of pinecone pie, acorn stew, and mushroom soup. The kind of spread that would make any forest critter drool. But when each of his invited guests sends their regrets, Little Mole is left with a full table and an empty heart.


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How to Catch a Turkey: Gobbles, Giggles, and a Dash for Freedom

10/13/2025

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The Great Turkey Chase Begins
​I avoid chaos whenever possible. Especially during the holidays when things can get out of hand. Yet there I was, chasing down a runaway turkey through the pages of Adam Wallace’s How to Catch a Turkey. As if the holidays aren't crazy enough. 

This festive picture book from the bestselling How to Catch series turns a simple school day into a full-blown turkey chase when the star of the Thanksgiving play gets a bad case of stage fright and bolts. What follows is a wild romp through the halls, classrooms, and gymnasium as students try to capture the clever bird before showtime.
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It’s a zany, rhyme-filled romp that captures the excitement (and slight madness) of pre-holiday classroom life.


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Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle: A Cozy Fall Picture Book About Friendship and Forgiveness

9/1/2025

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Welcome to the Pumpkin Patch
The other day, I stepped outside and caught the very first whisper of fall—damp bark drifting through the air, apples ripening in the backyard, and that cozy, can’t-quite-name-it feeling. That same autumn wonder wrapped around me when I opened Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle.

This isn’t just a story—it’s an invitation to a world where friendship and forgiveness bloom among pumpkins and falling leaves. Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle by Laura Sassi is autumn tucked neatly between two covers. With lilting rhymes, swoon-worthy illustrations, and a message as sweet as pumpkin pie, it’s the kind of book you’ll want to curl up with again and again.

Keep reading for all the cozy details—and yes, there’s a giveaway too. Because really, what’s fall without a little surprise?


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God’s Little Astronomer by Tina Cho: A Thoughtful STEM and SEL Picture Book with Heart

7/15/2025

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If you’ve ever watched your child stare at the night sky with wonder, asking questions like “What are stars made of?” or “Why did God make the universe so big?”—then God’s Little Astronomer by Tina Cho is the perfect picture book for your family.

Blending science and faith in a gentle, relatable way, this story helps children see that curiosity, learning, and belief in God can all grow together. With strong ties to both STEM education and social-emotional learning (SEL), it’s a story that sparks questions while comforting young hearts.


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STEM and SEL Picture Book Review: Except Antarctica by Todd Sturgell

7/7/2025

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​Sometimes, a book comes along that is so delightful, it sneaks some serious learning in while making you laugh out loud. Except Antarctica by Todd Sturgell is exactly that kind of picture book. With a lovable cast of characters, a globe-trotting adventure, and a narrator who is hilariously ignored, this book is a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike. It's the kind of read-aloud that has preschoolers giggling and grownups chuckling at the same time.


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