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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Informational Fiction
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What is truth and what is fiction? And what happens when you stir the two together? You get today's list 31 Days, 31 Lists: Informational Fiction!
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Fantasy for Kids
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If you have a kid that loves fantasy, some of these books might fit the bill!
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Science Fiction Titles for Kids
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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.
31 Days, 31 Books: 2021 Older Funny Books
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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.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Easy Book and Early Chapter Titles
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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!
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Poetry for Kids
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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.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Middle Grade Novels
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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.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Unconventional Children’s Books
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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.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Fairy Folk, and Religious Tales
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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.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Translated Books for Kids
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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!