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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 Books: 2021 Wordless Picture Books
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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.
Come check out an array of photography. There are scientific texts and contemplations on age. There are bunnies, foxes, and baby chicks. Enjoy!
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Books With a Message
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I think we all feel a little browbeaten by the books that prefer to thwack young readers bluntly over the head with their messages. These books, picture books and board books one and all, are more adept.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Math Books for Kids
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Each year I keep a keen eye out for math books. This year, it was hard to pick between them! Come for the numbers. Stay for the numerals.