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Funny Animal Stories, Rhyme Time Stories

A Sticky Beach Adventure

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August 31, 2026

In The Lollipop Fiasco by Rachel Hilz, a simple walk along the shore takes a very sticky—and very silly—turn when one little lollipop causes an unexpected chain reaction. What starts as an innocent treat quickly attracts some very unusual beach companions, and before long, one child has a whole collection…
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Music & Arts Stories

A Dance Story About Finding Confidence

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August 27, 2026

Me and Marta and the Magic Shoes, written by Jodi Glaser-Taub, is a sweet story about a young girl whose mother encourages her to learn to dance. But when she joins the class, she quickly discovers that dancing doesn’t come as easily to her as it does to the other…
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Cozy Cat Stories, Friendship & Feelings Favorites

Salz & Peppa and the Missing Pizza

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August 24, 2026

Have you ever smelled something so delicious that you just had to investigate? In Salz & Peppa and the Missing Pizza, written by Clarissa Chiffon, two curious cat detectives find themselves in the middle of a cheesy mystery! 🍕 A Pizza Mystery in Brooklyn Salz and Peppa are best friends…
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Friendship & Feelings Favorites

Building New Memories with Dad

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August 17, 2026

What happens when a garage is packed with tools, boxes, and memories? In Dad and Me and the Garage, created by Evy Escapes, a child discovers that a garage can hold much more than just things. It can hold family history, special memories, and the stories behind the objects we…
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Funny Animal Stories

A Funny Chain Reaction Story for Kids

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August 10, 2026

Have you ever had trouble getting dressed in the morning? Most of us have struggled with a stubborn sock or a twisted shirt—but what if putting on a pair of leggings started a day you’ll never forget? Trouble with Leggings, written by Rachel Hilz, takes an ordinary morning and turns…
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Learning Adventures

A Farm Full of Wordplay

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August 6, 2026

Mia’s Marvelous Farm Adventure, written by Joseph Licari, is a delightful picture book that introduces children to one of the trickiest parts of the English language—homophones! Through colorful farm adventures, silly examples, and memorable characters, young readers discover that some words may sound exactly alike while having completely different meanings.…
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Learning Adventures

A Delightful Read-Aloud About Plural Nouns

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August 3, 2026

Have you ever wondered why we say mice instead of mouses? Sometimes the English language has some surprising rules, and that’s exactly what makes Mia’s Mouses by Joseph Licari such a fun story to share with young readers! 🐭 Meet Mia and Her Tiny Friends Mia is a cheerful, curious…
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Funny Animal Stories

Silly Baboon Story About Being Different

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July 27, 2026

What was that rumble? Thunder? An earthquake? Nope… it might just be Bongo the baboon! 😂 In The Burping Baboon!, written by Patrick Whitby, readers meet Bongo, a cheeky baboon with a very unusual problem. He simply cannot stop burping! And these aren’t ordinary little burps. Some rumble, some squeak,…
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Friendship & Feelings Favorites

A Gentle Story About Letting Go and Making Room

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July 20, 2026

Families grow, kids grow, and sometimes… the number of boxes grows too. Mom and Me and the Boxes, created by Evy Escapes, is a gentle, thoughtful story told through the eyes of a little girl whose home is filled with her mom’s “treasures.” This story beautifully captures what it feels…
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Fun Fantasy Fairytales

The Little Dragon Who Learned to Fly

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July 13, 2026

In The Tale of Fergus and Una: Winter by Antony J. Bowman, two dragons protect a grand old castle—Fergus, the brave older brother, and Una, his curious younger sister who dreams of flying alongside him one day. When winter arrives and snow begins to fall, Fergus sets out on a…
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