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A- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsAsian characters / Black heroine / Canada / Christmas / family relationships / holiday novella / novella / POC / POC author / road trip / second chance at loveNo Comments
Greg Wong hates when things don’t go according to plan, so he definitely doesn’t appreciate it when his mother insists he drive Tasha Edwards back to Mosquito Bay for the Christmas holidays. He likes peace and quiet when he’s in the car, and that’s the opposite of what he’ll get ... more >
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When naughty little Mitten asks Nessie why she never falls for his tricks, Nessie answers with a tale of experience. She’s “been there, done that!” Told in gentle rhymes, City Kitties is more than a story about knowing the value of experience. It’s about knowing which experiences are truly valuable. ... more >
B- Reviews / Book Reviewsanimals / children's book / picture books2 Comments
Doris the gharial crocodile has her motherly hands full with twenty-six misbehaved hatchlings. Follow along on a journey through the alphabet as she tries to bring peace back into her home. An amusing book about a crocodile and her cheeky hatchlings, whose names all start with a specific letter of ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviewschildren's book / kintsugi / picture books / POC / POC authorNo Comments
Soomi’s new sweater arrives, but it doesn’t quite fit. Mom makes it just right and Soomi can’t wait to show her friends. Soon, Soomi’s brand new sweater isn’t so new anymore. Her friends try to patch it up, but nothing works. Thankfully, Mom knows just what to do. She creates ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviewsanimals / Fantasy / holiday novella / immigrant / LGBTQIA+ / mystery / novella / reporterNo Comments
A Shady Hollow Holiday Short Story It’s the winter solstice in Shady Hollow, that magical time of year when creatures of all shapes and sizes come together to honor the season and eat as much pie as possible. Reporter Vera Vixen is eager to experience her first holiday in town ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsEastern Europe / Hanukkah / Historical / Humor / Jewish characters / Jewish-faith / religion / Small-TownNo Comments
Whether you spell it Hanukkah or Chanukah, most books only have one story. This book goes to eleven! Funny, Silly, Heartwarming, Delicious! Izzy Abrahmson’s holiday stories have been enjoyed by readers and listeners around the world. This book collects eleven of his favorites, plus the novella, “Out of the Woods.” ... more >