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Do you need some other ideas for great books to read? We have plenty to choose from. We’ve added a new review category as well: Young Readers. Many of us have young children or grandchildren that we read to, or like to purchase children’s books to give as gifts.

 

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THE WONDER BOOK, by Amy Rosenthal and illustrated by Paul Schmid, is a treasure on every page. Reviewed by Judy Miller. Preschool-3rd grade.

 

Vimala Rodgers explains how your handwriting tells your story in TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE THROUGH HANDWRITING. Reviewed by Mary Ann Moore.

 

The bilingual ¡MUU, MOO! RIMAS DE ANIMALES, ANIMAL NURSERY RHYMES, selected by Alma Flor Ada & F. Isabel Campoy, English versions by Rosalma Zubizarreta, and illustrated by Viví Escrivá is a collection of adapted and original Latin poems and animal stories. Culturally rich. Reviewed by Judy Miller. Ages 2-7.

 

Reviewer Jennifer Melville says NO WILL BUT HIS, by Sara Hoyt, is an intriguing historical novel of Kathryn Howard, 6th wife of Henry 8^th.

 

Author Danielle Ofri shares her compassion of others in her beautiful memoir, MEDICINE IN TRANSLATION. Reviewed by Susan Schoch.

 

Reviewer Susan Schoch found TO KILL A TIGER, by Jid Lee, to be “a story to inspire and support all of us as we work to become more fully ourselves.”

 

ALEX & THE AMAZING DR. FRANKENSLIME, by Margaret Desannoy, is good book with an important message, delivered with humor, compassion and insight. A read for parents as well. Reviewed by Judy Miller. Ages 9-12

 

LOVE IN A TIME OF HOMESCHOOLING, by Laura Brodie, is a memoir of a mom homeschooler that might change your perspective on homeschooling. Reviewed by Jennifer Melville

 

THINKING WRITE, by Kelly Stone, offers ideas to help you focus on and improve your writing. Includes a CD. Reviewed by Doris Roop-Benner.

 

Holly Hughes’ BEYOND FORGETTING, is a collection of poetry and prose about Alzheimer’s by caregivers, relatives. Transforming. Reviewed by Lynn Goodwin.

 

Carolyn Scarborough discusses cultivating wisdom and joy in everyday life in BACKYARD PEARLS. Reviewed by Lisa Shirah-Hiers. (Check out Lisa’s interview of Carolyn too!)

 

SPEAKING OF DIALOGUE, by Sammie L. Justesen, is a how-to for fiction writers. Reviewed by Sharon Lippincott.

 

INFLUENCE, by Dychtwald & Larson, is about how women's economic power will change our world for the better. Reviewed by Patricia Pando.

 

Dominique Browning’s SLOW LOVE, is a memoir about losing a job, gaining a life. Reviewed by Mary Ann Moore