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Book of the Day: What’s Wrong with My Child? From Neurological and Developmental Disabilities to Autism…How to Protect Your Child from B12 Deficiency

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I was sent a copy of What’s Wrong with My Child?: From Neurological and Developmental Disabilities to Autism…How to Protect Your Child from B12 Deficiency by Sally M Pacholok What’s Wrong with My Child?: From Neurological and Developmental Disabilities to Autism…How to Protect Your Child from B12 Deficiency by Sally M Pacholok Release Date: 2015-03-15 “What’s Wrong with My Child?” is the only book for parents that offers a complete guide to detecting and preventing pediatric disorders caused by B12 deficiency. Written by Sally Pacholok and Dr. Jeffrey Stuart, authors…

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Kidlit Book of the Day: Princess in Training by Tammi Sauer

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I was sent a copy of Princess in Training by Tammi Sauer Princess in Training by Tammi Sauer Release Date: 2015-05-05 “Princess power saves the day in a humorous antidote to pretty in pink.” —Kirkus Reviews Princess Viola is great at skateboarding and karate-chopping, but she’s lousy at the royal wave, walk, and waltz. The king and queen are not pleased. What’s a princess to do? Attend the skill-polishing Camp Princess, of course. In the end, it’s a good thing Viola is made of tougher stuff. Who else will save…

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Kidlit Book of the Day: Tallulahs Tap Shoes by Marilyn Singer

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I was sent a copy of Tallulah’s Tap Shoes by Marilyn Singer Tallulah’s Tap Shoes by Marilyn Singer Release Date: 2015-05-05 It’s summer, and Tallulah is excited about going to dance camp. She’ll get to take plenty of ballet classes. She’ll have to take tap, too, and she’s NOT excited about that. She’s never taken tap before, so she’ll be a beginning beginner. And she’s right—tap class is not much fun. Plus there’s a girl her same age who’s maddeningly good at tap dancing. But that same girl isn’t very…

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Book of the Day: The Octopus Scientists by Sy Montgomery

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I was sent a copy of The Octopus Scientists (Scientists in the Field Series) by Sy Montgomery The Octopus Scientists (Scientists in the Field Series) by Sy Montgomery Release Date: 2015-05-26 With three hearts and blue blood, its gelatinous body unconstrained by jointed limbs or gravity, the octopus seems to be an alien, an inhabitant of another world. It’s baggy, boneless body sprouts eight arms covered with thousands of suckers—suckers that can taste as well as feel. The octopus also has the powers of a superhero: it can shape-shift, change…

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Kidlit Book of the Day: Gooney Bird and All Her Charms

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I was sent a copy of Gooney Bird and All Her Charms (Gooney Bird Greene) by Lois Lowry Gooney Bird and All Her Charms (Gooney Bird Greene) by Lois Lowry Release Date: 2015-05-12 “A great choice for beginning chapter-book readers.” —SLJ “With apt jokes, recognizable classroom curriculum, and comfortably familiar characters, not to mention sly jabs at censorship, Lowry’s Gooney Bird and her skeletal adventures will satisfy readers who appreciate a humerus tale.” —The Bulletin   Gooney Bird Greene’s uncle, Dr. Oglethorpe, has lent her second grade classroom a real…

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Book of the Day: Game Slaves by Mr. Gard Skinner

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I was sent a copy of Game Slaves by Mr. Gard Skinner Game Slaves by Mr. Gard Skinner Release Date: 2015-05-12 “Readers looking for smart, original sci-fi and gamers who wish they could live in a virtual world will happily immerse themselves in this story and hope for possible sequels.”—The Bulletin, starred review “A delightful final twist hits a perfect note.” —KirkusReviews Phoenix and his team rule the worlds of video games. For them, life in the grinder is great. Until Dakota joins them. Dakota’s convinced she’s real, and she…

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Book of the Day: Mary Poppins in the Park

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I was sent a copy of Mary Poppins in the Park by Dr. P. L. Travers Mary Poppins in the Park by Dr. P. L. Travers Release Date: 2015-05-05 Who else but Mary Poppins can lead the Banks children on such extraordinary adventures? Together they all meet the Goosegirl and the Swineherd, argue with talking cats on a distant planet, make the acquaintance of the folks who live under dandelions, and celebrate a birthday by dancing with their own shadows. And that’s just for starters!   | Have you read…

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Book of the Day: Mary Poppins Opens the Door by Dr. P. L. Travers

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I was sent a copy of Mary Poppins Opens the Door by Dr. P. L. Travers Mary Poppins Opens the Door by Dr. P. L. Travers Release Date: 2015-05-05 Mary Poppins returns, falling from the sky like a shooting star! Soon Mary and the kids are off on a new round of marvelous adventures. A visit to Mr. Twigley’s music box-filled attic, an encounter with the Marble Boy, a ride on Miss Calico’s enchanted candy canes–all part of an average day out with the world’s most beloved nanny.   |…

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Book of the Day: Mary Poppins Comes Back by Dr. P. L. Travers

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I was sent a copy of Mary Poppins Comes Back by Dr. P. L. Travers Mary Poppins Comes Back by Dr. P. L. Travers Release Date: 2015-05-05 Pulled down from the clouds at the end of a kite string, Mary Poppins is back. In Mary’s care, the Banks children meet the King of the Castle and the Dirty Rascal, visit the upside-down world of Mr. Turvy and his bride, Miss Topsy, and spend a breathless afternoon above the park, dangling from a clutch of balloons.   | Have you read…

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Book of the Day: Mary Poppins by Dr. P. L. Travers

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I was sent a copy of Mary Poppins by Dr. P. L. Travers Mary Poppins by Dr. P. L. Travers Release Date: 2015-05-05 With a brand new look, this classic tale continues to enchant readers of all ages!   From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed. It all starts when Mary Poppins is blown by the east wind onto the doorstep of the Banks house. She becomes a most unusual nanny to Jane, Michael, and the twins. Who…

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