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Mr. McCloskey’ s Mar velous Mal lards: The Making of Make Way for Ducklings

Author: Emma Bland Smith

Publisher: Calkins Creek

Illustrator: Becca Stadtlander

Ages: 7-10 years

I like this because it’s about a true story. Mr. McCloskey wants to draw ducks. He works and works until he perfects his drawings. He wants to make them “better than OK” and even brings live ducks into his apartment! When he is done, he also writes a book. When he finishes the book, many children read it and it becomes very popular. (You might have guessed, but Mr. McCloskey is the author and illustrator of “Make Way for Ducklings.”) “Mr. McCloskey’s Marvelous Mallards: The Making of Make Way for Ducklings” tells all about this author's life and career as an author and illustrator. This story is great for children because it tells how hard Mr. McCloskey worked to make those pictures and how many attempts it took to make it just right!

By Thomas T., 10

Hey, Bruce! An Interactive Book

Author and Illustrator: Ryan T. Higgins

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Ages: 3-8 years

This is a great book about a grumpy bear, Bruce, and his mice friends, Rupert, Thistle and Nibbs. This book is interactive, so you move the book to make something happen. I think it is a great book for young children.

Readers get to move with the story and interact with the characters. All the characters in this book will make you laugh out loud.

By George M., 10

Gar vey in the Dark

Author: Nikki Grimes

Ages: 8-12

Publisher: Wordsong

When a weird disease spreads around the world, a global emergency is declared, and everything is shut down. Then, many people start dying and COVID-19 becomes very scary. “Garvey in the Dark” explains the start of COVID-19, its rise, the re- den. They decide that they are so responsible that they should get a pet next. Even though they take good care of their pet, something very sad happens. This book can help young readers deal with loss in a caring way. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it because it teaches the reader to accept bad strictions with lockdown and the effect on the world. Garvey and his dad live in California and have to go into lockdown. This book is about how Garvey helps his dad handle this scary time. This novel is a story in verse, so it’s pretty short. My opinion on this book is that it's a very good book that any kid who lived through the start of COVID-19 should read.

By Mostin McC., 10

Gilly and the Garden

Author: Dr. Donna Housman

Illustrator: Renée Andriani

Publisher: Brown Books Publishing

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Ages: 4-7 years

This book starts off with Shemmy and Hemmy taking care of their gar- things and to focus on remembering the good times. It is creative, interesting and overall has a very nice life story. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.

By Atticus B., 10

That Fat Cat Who Changed His Ways

Author: Daniel Walten

Illustrator: Jo-Anne Button

Publisher: Brown Books Publishing Group

Ages: 4-8 years

Have you ever wanted to hear a comeback story? Well, this is the book for you. This story is about a cat who is fat, and he lets the mice steal all of the food in the house because he is too lazy to care. Butch, a retired athlete, wants to train "That

Fat Cat" to be fit. The cat soon realizes that exercising is fun and works harder than ever! After many long tiring hours, the cat becomes fit, healthy and happier than ever before.

By Charlotte R., 9