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    31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Fantasy for Kids

    Betsy Bird, December 21, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists

    If you have a kid that loves fantasy, some of these books might fit the bill!

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    31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Science Fiction Titles for Kids

    Betsy Bird, December 20, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists

    Today, I'm giving all my love to those quirky sci-fi (yes, I know science fiction fans hate that term) titles of 2021, both in picture book and older reader form. There weren't a ton, but what there was was magic.

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    31 Days, 31 Books: 2021 Older Funny Books

    Betsy Bird, December 19, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists

    As you know, I already tackled funny picture books this year. It is time now to turn our attention to funny books for older readers.

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    31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Easy Book and Early Chapter Titles

    Betsy Bird, December 18, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists

    In the old days I used to separate out my Easy Book lists from my Early Chapter Book ones. This year, I may regret not doing that. So many good books!

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    31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Poetry for Kids

    Betsy Bird, December 17, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists

    Oh poetry, you funny little beast, you. Here are the titles that made my little poetry lovin' heart go pitta-pat this year. Hopefully they'll do the same for yours.

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    31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Middle Grade Novels

    Betsy Bird, December 16, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists

    Let's talk about the great middle grade novels of 2021 a little early this year! A collected list of some of the best books my librarians and I have seen.

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    31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Unconventional Children’s Books

    Betsy Bird, December 15, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists

    We're almost halfway through our 31 Days, 31 Lists series, and today things are getting weird! Prepare to enjoy some books that upset your expectations in all the best ways.

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    31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Fairy Folk, and Religious Tales

    Betsy Bird, December 14, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists

    Fairytales and folktales are like mushrooms. You have a general sense when they'll crop up but you never know quite where. Today, they're cropping up here.

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    31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Translated Books for Kids

    Betsy Bird, December 13, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists

    Today, I celebrate not just the translated picture books that I've done in the past, but also translated board books, nonfiction, poetry, and more. Enjoy!

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    31 Days, 31 Books: 2021 Wordless Picture Books

    Betsy Bird, December 12, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists

    On today's round-up of some of the best wordless titles of 2021 we examine a fascinating collection of different styles, tastes, storylines, and methods. Put another way, some of my favorites of the year.

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