Book Reviews by book.maddie
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If I Look Like You is a picture book about a talented dragon named Scout who is exploring jobs around her town. She just cannot decide what she wants to be when she grows up because there are so many choices! Throughout the day, Scout learns that her talent of mirroring other animals' appearance is a strength and makes her different from others. She approaches animals of all different shape, size, color, and job, and Scout learns that she can look like herself without mirroring what others look like.

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Pigs Have Wings is a heartwarming story perfect for young ambitious readers who love to dream big! The animated story is about a young pig named Peg and her big dreams to fly up into the sky. While she is discouraged at first, Peg, with the help of some flying friends, learns to find her inner wings to propel her into her dream land. This book is picturesque for young readers who want to accomplish their dreams and fly as high as they can into the sky like Peg. Join Miz Peg on her journey to gaining her wings and dreaming big!

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Myrtle finds herself on a wild adventure in the unpredictable waves of the sea after she falls out of her kingdom in the sky. Along her journey, she meets some kind sea creatures to aid her to safety. Not only do these floating friends ensure her safety, but they also teach her to believe in herself to accomplish her wildest dreams! Join Myrtle on her underwater adventure and discover this seaworthy story!

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Harry the Camel is a heartwarming story perfect for young readers to learn about different types of animals outside of the US and to learn about the unique gifts everyone possesses. The children's book begins with Harry the camel near the racehorse track in the desert. He so badly wishes he could run fast and smooth like a horse, but he has a hump on his back! When he notices another type of four-legged animal, he feels sorry for that animal's differences as well. Then Harry's bird friend tells him that the other animal is supposed to look the way he does because he is a zebra!

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A Fairy Happy Birthday is a precious story about a cute little fairy named Garnet who loves crafts, decorations, and celebrating her friends. When Garnet’s own birthday comes along, she discovers that her friends have forgotten about her special day. Once her friends remedy their mistake and throw Garnet a wonderful and joyous birthday party, Garnet thinks about all the children in the world the fairies bring joy to. She thinks about how these children may have uncelebrated birthdays, and she vows to never let that happen again.

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Can Elephants Wear Masks is a story for young readers that covers the challenges that young children faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gabby, the kindergartener, experiences her own frustrations at school with wearing a mask to protect herself and her classmates. As the story progresses, Gabby’s teacher supports Gabby and the other students by encouraging them to use their imaginations to make wearing masks more fun. By the end of the story, readers learn that following rules to protect others can be fun and creative.