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August 13, 2026

Reading List by Jayne

JayneA Reviews / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readscats / children's book / parents / poetry / Reading lists / tigers2 Comments

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Tiny Tiger Says Why Can’t I? (Tiny Tiger, Big Feelings) by Smriti Prasadam-Halls In the first book of an irresistible new series from internationally acclaimed creators Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Steve Small, there are so many fun things Tiny Tiger wants to do—if only parents would stop saying no! Meet Tiny Tiger: ... more >

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June 5, 2026

Reading List by Jayne for Children

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The Octopus by Guojing Join a little girl as she discovers the hidden world of her new octopus friend in this stunning wordless picture book by critically acclaimed author-illustrator Guojing. A little girl goes to the beach with her mother, never expecting the day full of magic and wonder that ... more >

May 4, 2026

REVIEW: Wombat Waiting by Katherine Applegate

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From the Newbery Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and Odder comes a stunning middle grade standalone novel-in-verse about compassion, resilience, and surprising friendships, following a dog named Wombat in the aftermath of a catastrophic fire. Wombat isn’t actually a wombat—but when the ... more >

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March 30, 2026

Reading List by Jayne for Children

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Holly Jolly Kitty-Corn : A Picture Book by Shannon Hale This festive kitty-corn tale features Christmas decorations, gingerbread houses, one (almost) perfect tree—and the magic of true friendship. The best part of Christmas is the merry music! No, it’s the gingerbread! No, it’s definitely decorating the tree! Kitty and Unicorn can’t wait ... more >

January 23, 2026

REVIEW: Memento Monstrum : Bedtime Tales with Grandpa Dracula by Jochen Til

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Where The Bad Guys, Hotel Transylvania and The Addams Family meet How to Babysit a Grandpa—a monstrously fun bedtime tale collection! This is your warning! This book contains Count Dracula’s memoirs. And as you would expect, there are plenty of hideous creatures in it—giant yetis, insidious werewolves, slimy fish monsters—maybe ... more >

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October 11, 2025

Reading List by Jayne for October

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Late Today by Jungyoon Huh A resonant reminder to make the time to be kind, set in the bustling city of Seoul. One rainy morning, the Seogang Bridge hums with traffic—and in between the cars is a tiny kitten. People mutter to themselves, but no one wants to stop or ... more >

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