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When a tiny mouse finds a tiny crown, he declares himself the king of the forest, until he finds it is not the only crown around.
Genre: Canadian fiction; Picture books for children Themes: Learning to share Tone: Quiet; Sweet Writing Style: Thoughtful Illustration: Detailed Min/Max Grade level: Pre-Kindergarten - 1
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Pokko and the drum by Matthew ForsytheThe story of a little frog, Pokko, who takes a magical drum deep into the quiet forest, where her playing draws the attention of musical animal friends.Genre: Canadian fiction; Picture books for childrenTone: AmusingWriting Style: Attention-grabbing; WittyIllustration: Lavish; MutedMin/Max Grade level: Pre-Kindergarten - 2
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Go, go, pirate boat by Katrina CharmanJoin two seafaring pirates and their captain on a nautical adventure to find a treasure chest. Add to that a text that is read aloud to the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat and you have a book that will be enjoyed time and time again! Genre: Picture books for children Tone: Amusing Illustration: Cheerful Min/Max Grade level: Pre-Kindergarten
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A house cat and her animal friends struggle to survive after the zombie apocalypse. Without humans to care for them or manage the world, they need to fight not only zombies, but also wild animals and, suddenly, wild former house pets. Genre: Canadian fiction; Horror Themes: Band of survivors; Monster mayhem; To the rescue! Storyline: Action-packed Min/Max Grade level: 1 - 2
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Judy Moody : book quiz whiz by Megan McDonaldTeaming up with Stink and three other fellow bibliophiles from second and third grade for a literary trivia competition, an enthusiastic Judy Moody finds inspiration in classic characters before discovering that the opposing team includes a fourth grader.Genre: Early chapter books; Humorous stories; Realistic fictionTone: FunnyIllustration: CartoonyMin/Max Grade level: 2 - 4
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Common threads : Adam's day at the market by Huda EssaWhen young Adam is separated from his parents in a bustling market, he finds many diverse people in similar clothing who kindly help him search for them.Genre: Picture books for childrenCharacter: Culturally diverse; Religiously diverseWriting Style: Attention-grabbingMin/Max Grade level: 1 - 2
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The Best at It by Maulik PancholyTwelve-year-old Rahul Kapoor, an Indian-American boy growing up in small-town Indiana, struggles to come to terms with his identity, including that he may be gay.Genre: Coming-of-age stories; Realistic fictionThemes: Brand new you; Coming out experiencesCharacter: Believable; Culturally diverse; LGBTQIA diverseWriting Style: Attention-grabbingMin/Max Grade level: 5 - 7
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Roll with it by Jamie SumnerTwelve-year-old Ellie, who has cerebral palsy, finds her life transformed when she moves with her mother to small-town Oklahoma to help care for her grandfather, who has Alzheimer's Disease. Genre: Realistic fictionThemes: Living with visible disability; New to the neighborhoodCharacter: Ability diverse; Likeable; SpiritedTone: UpbeatMin/Max Grade level: 5 - 7
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Hazel knows a lot about the world. That's because when she's not hanging with her best friend, taking care of her dog, or helping care for the goats on her family's farm, she loves reading through dusty encyclopedias. But even Hazel doesn't have answers for the many questions awaiting her as she enters eighth grade.
Genre: Coming-of-age stories; First person narratives Themes: Being a friend Character: Ability diverse; Culturally diverse; LGBTQIA diverse; Tone: Moving Writing Style: Thoughtful Min/Max Grade level: 5 - 8
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A royal guide to monster slaying by Kelley ArmstrongA 12-year-old reluctant heir to the throne finds her fate upended by a tragedy that prompts her training as a Royal Monster Hunter, before a search for a dangerous gryphon leads to an unlikely alliance. "Will Rowan prove she is worthy of the title of royal monster hunter? This book is perfect for young (and old) adventure seekers and would be a wonderful read aloud book." -- Julie
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