The Fairy Song
I had the pleasure of reviewing The Legend of the First Unicorn several months ago, and I was excited to discover another Scottish Tale...
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Mary Lanni
Oct 28, 20222 min read
Frankie's Wish
It is Frankie’s birthday, so it is the perfect day to go in search of a famed magical blue feather that is said to be found on an island...
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Mary Lanni
Sep 16, 20223 min read
Series Feature: Norman Space Bat
Norman the bat leads a pretty ordinary life. He attends school, and he loves to play his favorite game: sonar tag. One fateful day,...
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Mary Lanni
Aug 19, 20222 min read
Octavia Can Do It!
Octavia loves helping her mother bake cookies! One day, Octavia decides that she is big enough to bake cookies all by herself—and she is...
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Mary Lanni
Aug 2, 20222 min read
Dance Stance
In ballet, as in anything that requires dedicated study, the fundamental elements are the foundation of ongoing success. Dance Stance is...
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Mary Lanni
Jun 17, 20222 min read
Two Adventures with Mom and Dad
Divorce can be hard on families, especially for those with young children. As tensions are running high, it can be easy to lose sight of...
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Mary Lanni
Jun 10, 20228 min read
Picture Book Featurettes
Cruz the crow is different from the other crows he knows, and this is especially obvious when he is preparing for his first solo flight...
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Mary Lanni
May 24, 20222 min read
The Love Book
Love is one of the most fun focal points of children’s literature, especially as it allows families to express their feelings for one...
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Mary Lanni
May 3, 20222 min read
Ellery's Magic Bicycle
I discovered Maria Monte through her first book, Eve’s Ducklings, last year, and I’m pleased to be able to share her second picture book...
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Mary Lanni
Apr 12, 20222 min read
Jig Gets Lost
Something about the little, stumpy legs on corgis makes me immeasurably happy when I see them out in the world. This picture book is...
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Mary Lanni
Mar 11, 20222 min read
The Boy Who Loved Boxes
I was pleasantly delighted by this charming story! Written as a picture book for adults, it contains allegory much like that found in The...
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Mary Lanni
Feb 25, 20222 min read
A Book About Empathy
Empathy is a challenging concept for adults, not to mention small children whose brains haven’t sufficiently developed to allow them to...
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Mary Lanni
Feb 22, 20222 min read
How the Faeries Dance
After spending nearly my whole life either reading aloud or performing onstage, I am particularly picky when it comes to poetry....
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Mary Lanni
Feb 4, 20223 min read
Series Feature: Scoochie and Skiddles
Getting to spend time with grandparents and extended family is an important and priceless piece of childhood. This picture book depicts...
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Mary Lanni
Jan 14, 20222 min read
Winston the Worried Unicorn
As someone who has struggled with anxiety for most of my life, this book resonated particularly strongly with me. It can sometimes be...
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Mary Lanni
Jan 7, 20222 min read
A is for Agbada
As a parent and former children’s librarian, alphabet books are a constant in my reading rotation. Each one has its own personal flair,...
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Mary Lanni
Dec 24, 20213 min read
The Disobedient Owl
It is common to find anthropomorphized plants and animals in stories for children, as these can be accessible characters for discussing...
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Mary Lanni
Nov 19, 20212 min read
Colorado Author Feature: Nicole Magistro
If you’ve been paying attention to my reviews of picture books, you’ll surely have noticed that when there is a rhyming scheme included,...
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Mary Lanni
Nov 5, 20212 min read
Ronin Cleans His Room Like a Ninja
How many times have you ever lamented doing something simply because someone else told you to do it? Nobody likes being told what to do...
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Mary Lanni
Oct 5, 20212 min read
A Home Under the Stars
When I was working at the Denver Public Library, one of my first friends was an ambitious girl who loved challenges and helping others to...
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