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Heidi Grange
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I am a elementary school librarian. I've been at the same school for 19 years. I love to read and review books on my blog: https://geolibrarian.blogspot.com. I love watching nature documentaries. I love cats and horses!
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~What an inspiring story! Visiting the North Pole at 75-years-old. Remarkable! PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION : To the Top of the World by Deborah Blumenthal & Anastasia Magloire Williams #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookbiographies
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PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION : To the Top of the World by Deborah Blumenthal & Anastasia Magloire Williams
TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles written by Deborah Blumenthal, illustrated...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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~Another delightful #pigeon book will enter the world in March. Can Pigeon handle sharing the same birthday as someone else? PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's My Bird-Day! by Mo Willems #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookhumor #2026books

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's My Bird-Day! words and pictures by Mo Willems (Available 3/31/2026)
IT'S MY BIRD-DAY! words and pictures by Mo Willems Union Square Kids, 2026 ISBN:9781454999621 Source: publisher for review Ages 4-8 All op...
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January 20, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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~Another lovely look at the natural world combining digital art, poetry, and expository text.~ WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Forests by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social and Kalen Chock #kidlit #picturebooknonfiction #poetry

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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Forests by Nell Cross Beckerman & Kalen Chock
FORESTS written by Nell Cross Beckerman, illustrated by Kalen Chock Orchard Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-5461-3097-0 Source: purchased Ages 6-1...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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~What an informative and beautiful picture book! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : HairStory by @SopeMartins and Briana Mukodiri Uchendu #kidlit #picturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : HairStory by Sope Martins & Briana Mukodiri Uchendu
HAIRSTORY written by Sope Martins, Briana Mukodiri Uchendu Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-3810-5 Source: publishe...
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January 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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~A delightful introduction to some of the traditions of the holiday through the efforts of the twins to bring good luck to their house.~ EARLY READER REVIEW : Ling & Ting's Lunar New Year by @authorgracelin.bsky.social
#kidlit #earlyreaders #ChineseNewYear
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EARLY READER REVIEW : Ling & Ting's Lunar New Year: Two Times Lucky
LING & TING'S LUNAR NEW YEAR Two Times Lucky written & illustrated by Grace Lin Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN:   978031...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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~A delightful new picture book with stunning illustrations, amusing characters, and a fun story! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Claydate: A Playdate with the Claymates by @devpetty.bsky.social and @eldridgestudio.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Claydate: A Playdate with the Claymates by Dev Petty & Lauren Eldridge
CLAYDATE: A Playdate with the Claymates written by Dev Petty, illustrated by Lauren Eldridge Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2026 I...
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January 6, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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~I thoroughly enjoyed this #middlegrademystery with it's southern charm and delightful characters. Geo Librarian: #MMGM : Secrets of the Broken House by @tarynsouders.bsky.social @sbkslibrary.bsky.social
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#MMGM : Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders
SECRETS OF THE BROKEN HOUSE written by Taryn Souders Sourcebooks, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-4642-4497-1 Source: publisher for review (Thanks!) Ages...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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~Another winning title in the Food Group series. My students will be thrilled! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Humble Pie by Jory John & Pete Oswald #kidlit #picturebooks #popularkidsbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/12/pict...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Humble Pie by Jory John & Pete Oswald
THE HUMBLE PIE written by Jory John, illustrated by Pete Oswald Harper, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-06-346973-0 Source: purchased Ages 4-8 All opinions...
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December 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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~What would happen if all the presents from a well-known Christmas song actually appeared? Trust Adam Rex to imagine the possibilities. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The 13th Day of Christmas by Adam Rex #kidlit #picturebooks #christmaspicturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The 13th Day of Christmas by Adam Rex
THE 13TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS written & illustrated by Adam Rex Neal Porter Books, Holiday Publishing Inc, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-8234-5653-6 Source...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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~While a boy prepares for Christmas, his stuffed bunny prepares for a different holiday.~Geo Librarian: PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's Almost Time for Christmas by Maisha Oso & Tom Knight #kidlit #picturebooks #christmaspicturebooks

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's Almost Time for Christmas! by Maisha Oso & Tom Knight
IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! written by Maisha Oso, illustrated by Tom Knight Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-6659-8014-2...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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~What will Biff the dog do when he doesn't get the ballet part her wants? It's easy to relate to his disappointment. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Nutcracker by Anna Kemp& Sara Ogilvie #kidlit #christmaspicturebooks #picturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Nutcracker by Anna Kemp & Sara Ogilvie
THE MUTTCRACKER written by Anna Kemp, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-6659-8103-3 Sou...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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~Jan Brett works her magic with this lovely tale inspired by Theseus and the Minotaur. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Christmas Sweater by Jan Brett #kidlit #picturebooks #Christmas
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Christmas Sweater by Jan Brett
THE CHRISTMAS SWEATER written & illustrated by Jan Brett G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-53391-8 Source: purchased Ages 4-8 All opi...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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~Anyone who works with children can appreciate the futility of Papa Chicken's efforts to stop his daughter's interruptions of the show.~PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Interrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker by David Ezra Stein #kidlit #picturebooks #Nutcracker
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Interrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker by David Ezra Stein
INTERRUPTING CHICKEN SAVES THE NUTCRACKER written & illustrated by David Ezra Stein Candlewick Press, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-5362-0779-8 Source:...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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~A cute addition to a popular series! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas by Jory John & Pete Oswald #kidlit #picturebooks #Christmaspicturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas by Jory John & Pete Oswald
HAVE YOURSELF A CHEESY LITTLE CHRISTMAS written by Jory John, illustrated Pete Oswald Harper, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-06-343786-9 Source: purchas...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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~A delightfully silly story with a sweet message and un unusual ending.~Geo Librarian: PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Candy Corn Christmas by Jonathan Fenske #kidlit #picturebooks #Christmaspicturebooks

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Candy Corn Christmas by Jonathan Fenske
CANDY CORN CHRISTMAS written & illustrated by Jonathan Fenske Little Simon, 2025 ISBN: 9781-6659-7366-3 Source: publisher for review (Than...
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December 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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I do love Christmas-related picture books. The theme of finding joy in the happiness of others is so relevant at this time. #kidlit #picturebooks #Christmaspicturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Dasher and the Polar Bear by Matt Tavares
DASHER AND THE POLAR BEAR written & illustrated by Matt Tavares Candlewick Press, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-5362-3631-6 Source: purchased Ages 4-8 ...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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The THREE copies I ordered just arrived. Trying to figure out how to enter them into the data base and not cause a riot...
December 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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~What's Christmas without some delightful shenanigans from friends Unicorn & Kitty. Although I do wonder how they manage to lace up their skates. Hmmm. #kidlit #Christmaspicturebooks #picturebooks @shannonhale.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/12/pict...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Holly Jolly Kitty-Corn by Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham
HOLLY JOLLY KITTY-CORN written by Shannon Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-4197-6879-8 So...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Can Amar juggle his school's journalism class, his crush, family celebrations, friendship challenges and meeting Shaquille O'Neill of the Orlando Magic? Find out in WISH I WAS A BALLER. #kidlit #mglit #graphicnovelforkids geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/12/mmgm...
#MMGM : Wish I Was a Baller by Amar Shah & Rashad Doucet
WISH I WAS A BALLER written by Amar Shah, illustrated by Rashad Doucet Graphix, 2025 ISBN: 9781339042442  Source: purchased eBook Ages 9-1...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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~It's always delightful to discover fun new seasonal titles perfect for sharing with kids! PICTURE BOOK REVIEWS : Zombie and Brain are Friend by Stephanie Lucianovic & ZomBees by Justin Colon #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/10/pict...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEWS : Zombie and Brain are Friends/ZomBees
ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS written by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, illustrated by Laan Cham Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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~Always on the lookout for books as fun to read as Creepy Carrots. This book will be enjoyed by readers who like that one with the same sense of menace lurking. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : This Book is Dangerous! by Ben Clanton #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/10/pict...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : This Book is Dangerous! by Ben Clanton
THIS BOOK IS DANGEROUS! A Narwhal and Jelly Picture Book written & illustrated by Ben Clanton Tundra, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-77488-656-4 Source:...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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~I loved this tender story of a tween coming to terms with his mother's death while moving to a new state and starting at an experimental school. #MMGM: Schooled by Jamie Sumner #kidlit #mglit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/10/mmgm...
#MMGM: Schooled by Jamie Sumner
SCHOOLED written by Jamie Sumner Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 978--1-5344-8605-8 Source: ARC from publisher for review Age...
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October 7, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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Can Twig still be Twig when everything they thought they were changes? Find out in Jessie Sima's delightful new picture book: SNOW KID! #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW & AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR INTERVIEW : Snow Kid by Jessie Sima
SNOW KID written & illustrated by Jessie Sima Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 979-8-3471-0020-0 Source: publisher for...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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~I am so looking forward to sharing this one. Such a creative combination of story and art. Love it! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: The Day the Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho & Caroline Kusin Pritchard & @dansantat.bsky.social #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/09/pict...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: The Day the Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho, Caroline Kusin Pritchard & Dan Santat
THE DAY THE BOOKS DISAPPEARED written by Joanna Ho & Caroline Kusin Pritchard illustrated by Dan Santat Disney Hyperion, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-...
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September 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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~I laughed my way through this addition to an already popular series. Look forward to sharing it with kids. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #funnybooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers
THE DAY THE CRAYONS MADE FRIENDS written by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers Philomel, 2025 ISBN: 979-8-217-04039-1 Source: purchased Ages 6-9 ...
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August 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM