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Sad Animal Babies

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Sad Animal Babies (Hardcover)

By Brooke Barker
$16.99
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ISBN: 9781419729874
Published: Abrams Image - October 9th, 2018

 

Filled with fun facts about juvenile animals of all kinds! The drawings that accompany each fact are adorable and peppered with the author's poignant (and slightly painful) jokes. I had a tough time putting it down. Informational, cute, and great for cracking a smile and unleashing an "awwww" or two.

Stacey

Snow Pony and the Seven Miniature Ponies

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Snow Pony and the Seven Miniature Ponies (Hardcover)

By Christian Trimmer, Jessie Sima (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781481462686
Availability: Available to Order from Supplier: Arrives at Store in a Week(ish)
Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - August 21st, 2018

 

Why yes, this book is quite fabulous. It has a cute story for kids based on Snow White, except most of the characters are ponies. Bright colors, cute characters, and even some humor adults will appreciate - you can't go wrong.

Stacey

SANITY & TALLULAH

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Sanity & Tallulah (Paperback)

By Molly Brooks, Molly Brooks (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781368022804
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Published: Little, Brown Ink - October 16th, 2018

A fun story about two smart girls in their space station home with their three-headed kitten named Princess, Sparkle, and Destroyer of Worlds. What's not to love? I really enjoyed the relationship treatment in the story, both with the girls' friendship, their familial relationships, and the relationships amongst coworkers on the station.

Stacey

New Poets of Native Nations

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New Poets of Native Nations (Paperback)

By Heid E. Erdrich
$18.00
ISBN: 9781555978099
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Published: Graywolf Press - July 10th, 2018

 

It's hard to summarize this collection of poetry. There's just so much raw emotion, and each author has their own distinct voice. The poems are all powerful declarations of resilience in the face of generations of societal bigotry and cruelty.

Stacey

Mortification of Fovea Munson

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The Mortification of Fovea Munson (Hardcover)

By Mary Winn Heider, Chi Birmingham (Illustrator)
$16.99
It's Complicated--Contact Us for More Information
ISBN: 9781484780541
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - June 5th, 2018

 

A darkly comedic middle-grade novel that will probably appeal to fans of "The Green Ribbon," both children and adults who enjoy children's fiction. I would probably not recommend for the easily queasy.

Stacey

Ask Baba Yaga

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Ask Baba Yaga: Otherworldly Advice for Everyday Troubles (Paperback)

By Taisia Kitaiskaia
$14.99
ISBN: 9781449486815
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Published: Andrews McMeel Publishing - September 26th, 2017

 

Some of the questions posed are very traditional for an advice column, but the responses are all earthy, poetic, and a little sinister. I can easily picture Baba Yaga's claws clacking away as she type up her response. I enjoy the raw, truthfulness of some of the answers, but just a reminder that Baba Yaga is not an actual therapist. (This book was featured on BitchReads' list of "11 Books to Hex the Patriarchy" last October.)

Stacey

Mirage

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Mirage: A Novel (Mirage Series #1) (Hardcover)

By Somaiya Daud
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250126429
Availability: Available with a Delay: On Order at Supplier: Email online@portersquarebooks.com for More Info
Published: Flatiron Books - August 28th, 2018

 

This is my favorite book right now. In Mirage, Somaiya Daud has crafted a beautiful fantasy (which seamlessly features some sci-fi concepts). The characters feel so alive. The setting and cultures, inspired by her Moroccan heritage, are intricate, beautiful, and refreshingly unique. The story is rich and engaging, but also succinct.

Stacey

If You Plant a Seed

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If You Plant a Seed: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (Hardcover)

By Kadir Nelson, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062298898
Availability: Available to Order from Supplier: Arrives at Store in a Week(ish)
Published: Balzer + Bray - March 3rd, 2015

 

I love Kadir Nelson’s artwork. He’s done some of my favorite New Yorker covers lately, and this book is a shining example of his ability to tell a great story through imagery. The allegory presented is simple but beautiful, and it’s a good lesson leading into a new school year. I also feel like the book is timely for the peak of summer harvests.

Stacey

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