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The Gift Of Ramadan
This book arrived at a perfect timing for me as the holy month of Ramadan draws near. ‘The Gift of Ramadan’ by Rabiah York Lumbard,...

Shameer Bismilla
Apr 14, 2021


In My Mosque
As I read this stunning book, it certainly reminded me of the lovely memories I had when I first entered a mosque as a child. The words...

Shameer Bismilla
Apr 11, 2021


Love Is Powerful
What a book to educate young children about the world of activism! This moving story is about the 2017 Women's March, from a perspective...

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Apr 6, 2021


The Middle Kid
Any middle child would easily relate to this book. A truly engaging and interesting way how this story was told. This early reader...

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Apr 6, 2021


Milo Imagines The World
“Imagination is more important than knowledge” – Albert Einstein. Everyone is born with vivid imagination and like what Walt Disney once...

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Mar 15, 2021


Made By Maxine
This book is delightful, fun and totally uplifting for any inspiring young female character who has a "YOU CAN DO IT", "GO GIRL, GO!"...

Shameer Bismilla
Mar 15, 2021


Everyday Ninja
What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘ninja’? These are phrases and words from my students - black masked figures, acrobatic...

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Feb 28, 2021


The Boy Who Loved Everyone
Dimitri is a fun loving boy. He would profess his love to anything he sees, ants, a tree with heart-shaped leaves, the class guinea pig...

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Feb 20, 2021


The Purple Puffy Coat
This beautiful book has a moral message for all young readers and provides a good avenue for discussion during the read-aloud session....

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Feb 5, 2021


Lotte's Magical Paper Puppets
What a captivating lyrical prose! I am totally in love with the paper cut illustrations. After researching about Lotte Reiniger, I was...

Shameer Bismilla
Jan 30, 2021


Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Everyone craves for deeper, honest and meaningful connections. This book aptly describes the beauty of life and friendship. This is a...

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Jan 29, 2021


Outside In
Deborah Underwood’s words and Cindy Derby’s gorgeous illustrations are so powerful that one has to see the story through two different...

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Jan 28, 2021


Kindness Grows
A simple act of kindness can drive melancholy away. The popular phrase “act of kindness” that we always hear about, is actually an...

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Jan 25, 2021


Eyes That Kiss In The Corners
I loved reading “Eyes That Kiss In The Corners” to my class kids. The author talks about an Asian girl's feelings that has ‘eyes that...

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Jan 24, 2021


My Very Favorite Book In The Whole Wide World
This book is a gem. My Very Favorite Book In The Whole Wide World is written by Super Bowl Champion and literacy advocate Malcolm...

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Jan 16, 2021


The Couch Potato
Another addition to John Jory and Pete Oswald's funny picture book series. This is a great message for children who are too attached to...

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Jan 16, 2021


Neighbors
Love love love this book!!! We all want connections and communication is key to building relationships. This book made me ponder how many...

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Jan 16, 2021


A Thousand No's
This book is written for anyone who has faced rejections. Everyone knows that being told ‘No’ has a negative implication. Sometimes the...

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Jan 16, 2021


If All The World Were...
This is a story about family, love, and loss. It is written in a lyrical form accompanied with beautiful illustration. Every word and...

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Jan 11, 2021


Ellie's Dragon
Bob Graham has written another delightful book that focuses on inevitable changes in life as we grow up. This book is joyful and...

Shameer Bismilla
Jan 8, 2021
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