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Heidi Grange
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I am a elementary school librarian. I've been at the same school for 19 years. I love to read and review books on my blog: https://geolibrarian.blogspot.com. I love watching nature documentaries. I love cats and horses!
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~Just what ARE stars made of? Ask the woman who found out. WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne by Laura Alary & Yas Imamura #kidlit #PictureBooks #biography
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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne by Laura Alary & Yas Imamura
THE CURIOUS LIFE OF CECILIA PAYNE Discovering the Stuff of Stars written by Laura Alary, illustrated by Yas Imamura Eerdmans Books for You...
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February 11, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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Can Gilbert the Goblin escape the determined cupids before they hit him with a love arrow? Hmmm. That cactus prick seems to feel an awful lot like an arrow prick?
#kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @simonkids.bsky.social @alexwillan.bsky.social
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Valentines are the Worst! by Alex Willan
VALENTINES ARE THE WORST! written & illustrated by Alex Willan Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-6261-2 Sour...
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February 10, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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~A cute story of a young fox setting out on his own for the first time to find berries to eat. It proves to be harder than he expected. So relatable. ~PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Mungo on His Own by Matthew Burgess & Julie Benbassat #kidlit #picturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Mungo on His Own by Matthew Burgess & Julie Benbassat
MUNGO ON HIS OWN written by Matthew Burgess, art by Julie Benbassat Clarion Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-0-06-321671-6 Source : purchased Ages 4-8 ...
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February 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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~How many of us would have the courage to pursue an interest considered unladylike at a time when society would have frowned on it? : MARY MORLAND IN THE TIME OF DINOSAUR DISCOVERY by Jane Kurtz & Giselle Potter #kidlit #picturebooks #bio #childrensbooks
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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Mary Morland in the Time of Dinosaur Discovery by Jane Kurtz & Giselle Potter
MARY MORLAND IN THE TIME OF DINOSAUR DISCOVERY written by Jane Kurtz, illustrated by Giselle Potter Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-...
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February 4, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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~Why write about a Muslim American comedian/actress?AUTHOR GUEST POST & REVIEW : Maysoon Zayid, The Girl Who Can Can by @DoctorYasmin and Noha Habaieb #kidlit #MGlit #childrensbooks

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AUTHOR GUEST POST & BOOK REVIEW : Maysoon Zayid, The Girl Who Can Can by Dr. Seema Yasmin & Noha Habaieb
MAYSOON ZAYID, THE GIRL WHO CAN CAN written by Dr. Seema Yasmin, illustrated by Noha Habaieb Salaam Reads, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-5342-9 So...
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January 30, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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Can one ever be really alone when one has oneself (or a puppet!) for company? What happens when you argue with yourself (puppet)? Find out in The Monster and Puppet Show! by Kat Micucci & Mo Willems. #kidlit #beginningreader #childrensbooks

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EARLY READER : The Monster and Puppet Show! by Kate Micucci (Arriving on February 24, 2026!)
THE MONSTER AND PUPPET SHOW! written & illustrated by Kate Micucci Union Square Kids, 2026 ISBN: 9781454951476 Source: publisher for revie...
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January 29, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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~Hours spent walking the paths behind his house helped Darwin develop his famous theory. This unusual book encourages children to do the same. WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : How to Have a Thought by Nicholas Day & Hadley Hooper #kidlit #picturebooks
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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : How to Have a Thought: A Walk with Charles Darwin by Nicholas Day & Hadley Hooper
HOW TO HAVE A THOUGHT A Walk with Charles Darwin written by Nicholas Day, illustrated by Hadley Hooper Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, 20...
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January 28, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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~A lovely, peaceful dreamlike imaginary journey of a mother and daughter as the mother gets the child read for bed.~ PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : You and I are Stars and Night by #kidlit #picturebooks @simonkids.bsky.social

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : You and I are Stars and Night by Kate Hosford & Richards Jones
YOU AND I ARE STARS AND NIGHT written by Kate Hosford, illustrated by Richards Jones Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-4038-2 Source :...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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~For young readers who enjoyed Mr. Lemoncello's library, comes another puzzle-filled tale surrounding two brothers looking to win a million dollars! MIDDLE GRADE FICTION : Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest by @CGrabenstein #kidlit #mglit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/midd...
MIDDLE GRADE FICTION : Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest by Chris Grabenstein
MS. PENNYPICKLE'S PUZZLE QUEST written by Chris Grabenstein Random House, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-70798-2 Source: purchased Ages 9-12 Book co...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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~Another delightful tale about best friends, Narwhal and Jelly. Is it possible to get so focused on the holiday that you forget about your actual friendship? GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW : A Waffle Lot of Love by Ben Clanton #kidlit #graphicnovel #chapterbook

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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW : A Waffle Lot of Love by Ben Clanton
A WAFFLE LOT OF LOVE written & illustrated by Ben Clanton Tundra Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-77488-453-9 Source: purchased Ages 4-8 All opinio...
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January 22, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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~What an inspiring story! Visiting the North Pole at 75-years-old. Remarkable! PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION : To the Top of the World by Deborah Blumenthal & Anastasia Magloire Williams #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookbiographies
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PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION : To the Top of the World by Deborah Blumenthal & Anastasia Magloire Williams
TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles written by Deborah Blumenthal, illustrated...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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~Another delightful #pigeon book will enter the world in March. Can Pigeon handle sharing the same birthday as someone else? PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's My Bird-Day! by Mo Willems #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookhumor #2026books

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's My Bird-Day! words and pictures by Mo Willems (Available 3/31/2026)
IT'S MY BIRD-DAY! words and pictures by Mo Willems Union Square Kids, 2026 ISBN:9781454999621 Source: publisher for review Ages 4-8 All op...
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January 20, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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~Another lovely look at the natural world combining digital art, poetry, and expository text.~ WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Forests by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social and Kalen Chock #kidlit #picturebooknonfiction #poetry

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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Forests by Nell Cross Beckerman & Kalen Chock
FORESTS written by Nell Cross Beckerman, illustrated by Kalen Chock Orchard Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-5461-3097-0 Source: purchased Ages 6-1...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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~What an informative and beautiful picture book! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : HairStory by @SopeMartins and Briana Mukodiri Uchendu #kidlit #picturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : HairStory by Sope Martins & Briana Mukodiri Uchendu
HAIRSTORY written by Sope Martins, Briana Mukodiri Uchendu Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-3810-5 Source: publishe...
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January 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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~A delightful introduction to some of the traditions of the holiday through the efforts of the twins to bring good luck to their house.~ EARLY READER REVIEW : Ling & Ting's Lunar New Year by @authorgracelin.bsky.social
#kidlit #earlyreaders #ChineseNewYear
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EARLY READER REVIEW : Ling & Ting's Lunar New Year: Two Times Lucky
LING & TING'S LUNAR NEW YEAR Two Times Lucky written & illustrated by Grace Lin Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN:   978031...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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~A delightful new picture book with stunning illustrations, amusing characters, and a fun story! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Claydate: A Playdate with the Claymates by @devpetty.bsky.social and @eldridgestudio.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Claydate: A Playdate with the Claymates by Dev Petty & Lauren Eldridge
CLAYDATE: A Playdate with the Claymates written by Dev Petty, illustrated by Lauren Eldridge Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2026 I...
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January 6, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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~I thoroughly enjoyed this #middlegrademystery with it's southern charm and delightful characters. Geo Librarian: #MMGM : Secrets of the Broken House by @tarynsouders.bsky.social @sbkslibrary.bsky.social
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#MMGM : Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders
SECRETS OF THE BROKEN HOUSE written by Taryn Souders Sourcebooks, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-4642-4497-1 Source: publisher for review (Thanks!) Ages...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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~Another winning title in the Food Group series. My students will be thrilled! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Humble Pie by Jory John & Pete Oswald #kidlit #picturebooks #popularkidsbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/12/pict...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Humble Pie by Jory John & Pete Oswald
THE HUMBLE PIE written by Jory John, illustrated by Pete Oswald Harper, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-06-346973-0 Source: purchased Ages 4-8 All opinions...
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December 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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~What would happen if all the presents from a well-known Christmas song actually appeared? Trust Adam Rex to imagine the possibilities. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The 13th Day of Christmas by Adam Rex #kidlit #picturebooks #christmaspicturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The 13th Day of Christmas by Adam Rex
THE 13TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS written & illustrated by Adam Rex Neal Porter Books, Holiday Publishing Inc, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-8234-5653-6 Source...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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~While a boy prepares for Christmas, his stuffed bunny prepares for a different holiday.~Geo Librarian: PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's Almost Time for Christmas by Maisha Oso & Tom Knight #kidlit #picturebooks #christmaspicturebooks

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's Almost Time for Christmas! by Maisha Oso & Tom Knight
IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! written by Maisha Oso, illustrated by Tom Knight Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-6659-8014-2...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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~What will Biff the dog do when he doesn't get the ballet part her wants? It's easy to relate to his disappointment. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Nutcracker by Anna Kemp& Sara Ogilvie #kidlit #christmaspicturebooks #picturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Nutcracker by Anna Kemp & Sara Ogilvie
THE MUTTCRACKER written by Anna Kemp, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-6659-8103-3 Sou...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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~Jan Brett works her magic with this lovely tale inspired by Theseus and the Minotaur. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Christmas Sweater by Jan Brett #kidlit #picturebooks #Christmas
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Christmas Sweater by Jan Brett
THE CHRISTMAS SWEATER written & illustrated by Jan Brett G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-53391-8 Source: purchased Ages 4-8 All opi...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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~Anyone who works with children can appreciate the futility of Papa Chicken's efforts to stop his daughter's interruptions of the show.~PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Interrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker by David Ezra Stein #kidlit #picturebooks #Nutcracker
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Interrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker by David Ezra Stein
INTERRUPTING CHICKEN SAVES THE NUTCRACKER written & illustrated by David Ezra Stein Candlewick Press, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-5362-0779-8 Source:...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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~A cute addition to a popular series! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas by Jory John & Pete Oswald #kidlit #picturebooks #Christmaspicturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas by Jory John & Pete Oswald
HAVE YOURSELF A CHEESY LITTLE CHRISTMAS written by Jory John, illustrated Pete Oswald Harper, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-06-343786-9 Source: purchas...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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~A delightfully silly story with a sweet message and un unusual ending.~Geo Librarian: PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Candy Corn Christmas by Jonathan Fenske #kidlit #picturebooks #Christmaspicturebooks

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Candy Corn Christmas by Jonathan Fenske
CANDY CORN CHRISTMAS written & illustrated by Jonathan Fenske Little Simon, 2025 ISBN: 9781-6659-7366-3 Source: publisher for review (Than...
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December 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM