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Mrs. Gourd, by Jody Bucher | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Get ready for a laugh-out-loud bedtime adventure in Mrs. Gourd by Jody Bucher, where one unforgettable visitor turns nighttime chaos into sweet dreams.

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6 Picture Books That Make Bedtime Magical

Bianca Schulze — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

These picture books bring imagination, warmth, humor, and wonder to the end of the day, turning "I don't want to go to sleep!" into "just one more page, please"

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Simon the Scared Rottweiler | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Get ready to meet a big-hearted Rottweiler with some very relatable worries in Nicole S. Kluemper's Simon the Scared Rottweiler.

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Horse Tales of the Revolution | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:40 +0000

Dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the United States, Horse Tales of the Revolution offers a unique perspective on one of the country's defining moments.

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Treehouse Rescue, by Veronica Puig | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:41:15 +0000

In this charming retelling of Noah’s ark, readers will meet kindhearted and resourceful Mark, who is willing to put his own needs on hold to help out others.

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Where I Go When I Sleep | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:38:22 +0000

In this picture book for young readers, lyrical text celebrates the limitless creativity of a baby's imagination as it takes them on a journey through dreamland

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Fun with a Monster, by Ann Fleming | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:35:53 +0000

Night-time fears are an all-too-familiar issue for many children, but this sweet and funny picture book helps turn the tables on bedtime monsters.

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The Adventures of Lucy Ghost and Sugar | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:32:37 +0000

The Adventures of Lucy Ghost and Sugar is perfect for readers who need reassurance that their pets will continue to bring and experience joy even after death.

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The Secret of Tu’ku’s Peak | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:29:42 +0000

Set in the stark desert beauty of the Mojave landscape, this epic story is both a gripping adventure quest and a thought-provoking journey of self-discovery.

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The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in Brazil | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Get ready for an action-packed adventure across Brazil in The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in Brazil by Alan J. Hesse.

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