Tricycle and Friends, by Lester Aradi, earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Tricycle and Friends, by Lester Aradi, is the story of the true-life adventures of a three-legged golden retriever and his rescued farm animal friends. When Tricycle arrives at his new home he's more than a little nervous.  But his worries vanish as he soon makes lots of new friends at the farm he now calls home.  Much to Tricycle's surprise and delight, he meets another dog who, like him, only has three legs.  And soon he will become a service dog to help kids with their own share of physical challenges find hope and happiness.  Tricycle and Friends, is a wonderfully uplifting and encouraging book that addresses topics such as adoption, bullying, physical challenges, and loss of a loved one.  Recommended for home and school libraries, Tricycle and Friends, earnds the Literary Classics Seal of Approval. 


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Dr. Nicole's Are You Eating My Lunch? earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

When Xavier visits the zoo he is in for a big surprise when he realizes his lunch has gone missing.  So he asks the snake, "Are you eating my lunch?" to which the snake replies "No, I am eating my eggs, go ask the goat."  So Xavier asks the goat.  Each time he asks one of the zoo animals about his lunch, he is sent away to inquire of another animal.

This book, with expressive and whimsical illustrations, is penned in English first, followed in French. This format provides children with excellent tools to learn another language through powerful visuals and repetition.  Are You Eating My Lunch, is a wonderful educational picture book and is sure to be enjoyed by adults and children alike.  Recommended for home and school libraries, Are You Eating My Lunch? has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

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Can We Keep Him? earns the CLC Seal of Approval

Buddy and Ali show up at home one day with an adorable little puppy in hopes of persuading their mother to let them keep him.  Their mother resists, explaining that puppies require lots of work, love and attention. But Buddy and Ali insist they are ready and able to take on the responsibilities of caring for this little black ball of fur.

Author Ann Dwan warmly depicts this timeless tale which is sure to be a hit with young readers.  Vivid illustrations are a wonderful addition to this simply sweet book.  Can We Keep Him? is recommended for home and school libraries, and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.


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Red Socks Go with Absolutely Anything, by Darla Woodley, earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Red Socks Go with Absolutely Anything is a children's picture book inspired by one family's splendid tradition of wearing red socks to show support for their loved ones.

In this book we find a young boy, whose mother calls Sunshine, experiencing a series of events over the course of his young lifetime.  Some are bigger than others, but all are seemingly monumental in the eyes of the boy going through them at the time.  And at each turn, when our boy Sunshine begins to doubt himself, he notices his mother's ever-so-subtle gesture of wearing a pair of red socks to show her support.  With each event he comes to realize that with love and encouragement he feels strong, he is ready, and he can do anything.

The message in this book is one that will speak to youngsters from their earliest and most intimidating moments, and will carry them throughout their lives in a wonderfully empowering way.  Red Socks Go with Absolutely Anything is perfect for gift giving, especially for milestone events.  We recommend pairing this book with some red socks, as they will most certainly be wanted after reading this delightful book which is sure to be returned time and again.


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The Amazing Animal Alphabet earns the CLC Seal of Approval

The Amazing Animal Alphabet of Twenty-Six Tongue Twisters is a picture book full of mind-numbing, tongue-twisting phrases for each of twenty-six different animals from A to Z.  All with wildly imaginative word combinations created to joggle the mind and confound the tongue, this book will provide countless hours of giggling fun for children and parents brave enough to tackle this challenging read.

Written and illustrated by Robert Pizzo, The Amazing Animal Alphabet of Twenty-Six Tongue Twisters offers a brilliant display of whimsical characters and vivid backgrounds, with each page more wildly extravagant than the one before.  This book is highly recommended and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.


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Pitter and Patter, by Martha Sullivan, earns the CLC Seal of Approval

Pitter and Patter are two little raindrops which fall simultaneously from a rain cloud.  Pitter lands on an oak leaf before making his journey to the sea.  Patter finds her way to the soil where she eventually makes her way to an underground stream.  Throughout their travels the two raindrops encounter various creatures along the way.  They greet each one cordially with a friendly hello, or howdy before continuing on towards their final destination.  Eventually Pitter and Patter reunite in the sea where the warm air draws them back up into the sky to begin their journey once again.

Pitter and Patter is an enchanting book for children which provides a lively and uplifting story that is entirely unique and fun to read.  Kids are sure to enjoy this story which clips along at a happy pace, introducing youngsters to various creatures while briefly eluding to the science of rain. Illustrations by Cathy Morrison are a joy to behold in this book which is highly recommended for home and school libraries.  Pitter and Patter has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.


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Bubble Tubbie, by Epiphany Schwarz, has earned the CLC Seal of Approval

Bubble Tubbie is an interactive children's picture book offering up countless hours of educational and sensory fun for little ones.  Vibrant and engaging illustrations that seem to pop off the pages of this book are only the beginning of what makes Bubble Tubbie so terrific.  Lyrical verses shape a winning cadence that begs lots of wiggling and jiggling, clapping and tapping.  Float away, from bubble gardens to bubble jungles and even a bubble spaceship within the pages of this finely crafted book.  There are no limits to where some bubbly bubbles and a little imagination can take you.

Bubble Tubbie is available in traditional book format, or as a waterproof, bring-along-in-the-tub version.  Both options are highly recommended and both are of extremely high quality and built to endure lots of abuse from little hands The traditional book is constructed with a padded hard-cover and sturdy, high-gloss pages and includes stickers.  The waterproof bath version is also available in a gift set which includes two tubbie scrubbies and a waterproof LED bubble ball with soothing lights that glow and change colors

It appears that author Epiphany Schwarz hasn't missed a thing when considering all the many ways children and parents might utilize this book.  Bubble Tubbie is sure to become a favorite with little ones and is highly recommended for home libraries and as an excellent choice for gift giving.



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