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Little Black Cat Finds a Home | Book Review

Bianca Schulze — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:27:50 +0000

A little black cat races against the Halloween moon to find a witch who needs him, in a cozy-spooky adventure about friendship, hope, and belonging.

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From Pictures to Words: Sophie Blackall on ‘Stella & Marigold’ and ‘Story Rug’

Kelly Rink — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0000

Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall joins us to talk about the joy, challenges, and surprises of making books.

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Young Carers in Space | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:50:08 +0000

This picture book—the prequel to Young Carers in Bunnyland—raises awareness about that work and the impact it can have on young carers.

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Mother Star Bear Moon | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:10:43 +0000

This tender picture book tackles a heavy topic—the death of a parent—with unusual gentleness, depicting loss as something that is shared.

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Bagel Finds His Center | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:51:36 +0000

A rhyming picture book about a bagel who learns to embrace what makes him different after feeling out of place among the frosted, filled, and sprinkled treats.

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Will You Come, Daniella? | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:40:11 +0000

Perfect for families living with separation or divorce, Will You Come, Daniella? is touching and thought-provoking.

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The Bird in the Egg | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:33:21 +0000

A gentle and resonant meditation on the fears that come with growing up and facing the world.

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All You Can Bee! | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:30:56 +0000

Readers will learn all about the fascinating world of honey bees—and about the tricky task of finding your role in the world.

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Muppit Boy and the Wheel of Power | Awareness Tour

Kelly Rink — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Muppit Boy is back, and this time he’s taking to the skies in Michael J. Bowler’s Muppit Boy and the Wheel of Power!

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Ripley’s Believe it or Not: Wired into Weird | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:24:36 +0000

The latest installment in the long-running strange-but-true franchise offers a browsable, day-by-day almanac crammer with weird and wonderful discoveries.

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