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#BookedInTime ancient Ireland March 2024
@cuilin @dabbe
I enjoyed some traditional Irish fairy tales for this month's pick. #kidlit

#MiddlegradeMarch
My favorite book of the week is The Lost Year. I wonder if I can find anything to top it by the end of the month.

#BookReport

dabbe On the spreadsheet! 🤩 2w
Cuilin Sweet book 💚✔️🎉 2w
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Lindy
Desert Queen | Jyoti R. Gopal
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This electrifying picture book biography of Queen Harish, a Rajasthani drag performer, is told in verse by Jyoti Rajan Gopal. The illustrations by Svabhu Kholi are gorgeous. The message—follow your dreams and you will be rewarded—is inspiring. It was awarded a Stonewall Honor by the American Library Association and has earned many starred reviews. What else do you need to know? #LGBTQ #kidlit

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Desert Queen | Jyoti R. Gopal
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My latest booktube episode: Recent Reads February 20: something for every age of reader in these 6 great books!
https://youtu.be/AnPKGOaIAPc

#LGBTQ #picturebooks #kidlit #SFF #comics #memoir #birds #Indigenous #Canadian

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Lindy
Ghost Book | Remy Lai
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Two babies are born in the same hospital on the same night. One was supposed to die but didn‘t. In this fast-paced middle grade graphic novel set during the month of the hungry ghosts, two children try to outwit the forces of death. Chinese Australian artist Remy Lai has an appealing cartoony style and has created a complex fantasy world with wonderful characters and lots of humour. #ozfiction #kidlit #comics

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mandarchy
Anno's Counting Book | Mitsumasa Anno
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#kidlit for the win! They closed my library so I could sub for a first grade teacher. She wanted a math lesson where the kids could write math phrases about a picture, but she was sick and her plans were incomplete. Thank dog I have all the books! I may be the only one who checks out the Anno books. I imagine the next librarian will weed them.

Bookzombie I understand weeding, but it also makes me sad. Maybe the first grade teacher will want them if/when you move on. My sister retired and passed a lot of her classroom library on to other teachers. Of course, she has been filling in where they have positions unfilled and now misses having that library for the kids. 4mo
mandarchy @Bookzombie I'm the school librarian, so the books I weed have to go through channels determined by the district. There are about 20,000 books in my library. 4mo
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Lindy
The Wolf Suit | Sid Sharp
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I absolutely adore this all-ages graphic novel about a sheep who crafts a wolf costume in order to conquer his fears. But living in disguise is no picnic either. Bellwether finally has the courage to be himself, and the final scene, where he opens his window curtain to let the light in, makes me tear up a little every time. Nonbinary illustrator Sid Sharp has used rich deep colours to whimsical effect. #Queer #CanLit #kidlit #comics

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When You Can Swim | Jack Wong
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Which is the best Canadian picture book? I rank a selection of recent award finalists. #kidlit
https://youtu.be/XzCKPZUgnCQ

#CanadianAuthors

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Boobies | Nancy Vo
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A funny informative science book for young children about a mammalian body part that isn‘t often discussed at this age. Bright stencil artwork & witty puns keep the tone light while conveying simple biological facts. I was pleased to note that gender isn‘t mentioned at all. The topic expands to historic representation of boobies in art & mountains named for breasts before ending on a celebratory note. #Canadian #kidlit

DinoMom I need this book in my life ! 5mo
Lindy @DinoMom 😁👍 5mo
marleed Haha! My 3 yo boy-girl twins are obsessed with boobies. They ask me what‘s the sense of mine when their baby brother Sparky can‘t use them as a food source like he does their mama‘s boobies. LOL! My (edited) 5mo
Lindy @marleed 😁Sounds like Boobies would be a hit for your 3-year-old! 5mo
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Fox and Bear | Miriam Korner
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The negative consequences of unsustainable progress are explored in this picture book fable about being content with a simple life. These issues as well as the final decision by Bear—and what will Fox do next?—are great discussion starters with kids. Miriam Körner‘s amazing diorama illustrations are also worth careful attention. #Canadian #kidlit

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When You Can Swim | Jack Wong
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Debut author Jack Wong used pastels & watercolour to create a series of joyful outdoor swimming scenes—in lakes, rivers, the ocean—and celebrate interacting with nature through swimming in this beautiful, award-winning picture book. People of diverse heritage & abilities are portrayed, encouraging readers not to be afraid of the water, and also conveys the message that enjoying the natural world belongs to everyone. #Canadian #kidlit