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We’re taking a Thanksgiving Week break but will be back on December 2 , 2024 with new reviews and resources each school day. Thanks for reading and sharing reviews with us!

"A delightful story about a boy that goes through and thanks the world for everything, one by one." Thank You, Written and Illustrated by Jarvis (a #granitemedia #granitelibraries book review) granitemedia.org/2024/11/thank-…

"I had plans of adding it to the library board book collection, but I will be displaying it in the winter months for all students to enjoy." Winter Light Written and Illustrated by Aaron Becker (a #granitemedia #granitelibraries book review) granitemedia.org/2024/11/winter…

"...this book is inspiring!" The Girl Who Figured It Out, Written by Minda Dentler, Illustrated by Stephanie Dehennin A new #granitemedia #granitelibraries book review: granitemedia.org/2024/11/the-gi…

"...this will be a future read aloud at my library this year." I See Color : An Affirmation and Celebration of Our Diverse World, Written by Valerie Bolling and Kailei Pew, Illustrated by Laylie Frazier A new #granitemedia #granitelibraries book review: granitemedia.org/2024/11/i-see-…

The Hotel Balzaar Written by Kate DiCamillo, Illustrated by Julia Sarda Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars) A #granitemedia #granitelibraries #kidlit book review granitemedia.org/2024/11/the-ho…

The One and Only Family Written by Katherine Applegate Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5 stars) A #granitemedia #granitelibraries #kidlit book review granitemedia.org/2024/11/the-on…

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody Written by Patrick Ness, Illustrated by Tim Miller A #granitemedia #granitelibraries #kidlit book review granitemedia.org/2024/11/chroni…

"The text has a beat and rhyme that reads like a fairy tale. The illustrations are a bit dark, droll, and lighthearted, all rolled into one..." The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods, Written and Illustrated by Mikey Please (a new #granitemedia book review) granitemedia.org/2024/11/the-ca…

"...It makes a lovely read aloud...Illustrations are gorgeous" A Mischief of Mice, Written and Illustrated by Christie Matheson a new #granitemedia #granitelibraries book review granitemedia.org/2024/11/a-misc…

"Great photography and very detailed information...highly recommend." Urban Coyotes, Written by Mary Kay Carson, Photographs by Tom Uhlman granitemedia.org/2024/10/urban-…

"This is a fabulous nonfiction book about how seven different animal migrations around the world have been interrupted..." Wildlife Crossings: Protecting Animal Pathways Around the World, Written by Catherine Barr, Illustrated by Christiane Engel granitemedia.org/2024/10/wildli…

An elementary student reviewer gave this 5 stars! The Magic Paintbrush, Written by Kat Zhang with Eric Darnell, Illustrated by Phoebe Zhong (a new #granitemedia #granitelibraries book review) granitemedia.org/2024/10/the-ma…

"A fantastic mystery, especially for younger grades...his book is an exciting read that explores the connection of art." A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall, Written by Jasmine Warga A new #granitemedia #granitelibraries book review. granitemedia.org/2024/10/a-stra…

"Such a charming book about an adorable young dragon who finds his own strengths." The Bakery Dragon Written and Illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz granitemedia.org/2024/10/the-ba…

"The Legend of the Worry Doll would make a great addition to library sections dealing with diversity, cultures, emotions, and legends." The Legend of the Worry Doll Written by TeriLee Greeff, Illustrated by Hayley Moore granitemedia.org/2024/10/the-le…

"...Great read for all, especially those who have a love of cats and adventures sprinkled with a bit of magic." Cat & Cat Adventures: The Staff of Knowledge, Written and Illustrated by Susie Yi A new #granitemedia #granitelibaries book review granitemedia.org/2024/10/cat-ca…

"...This book is fully festive, starting with the sparkly snowflake cover..." Pizza and Taco: Best Christmas Ever, Written and Illustrated by Stephen Shaskan A new #granitelibaries #granitemedia book review granitemedia.org/2024/10/pizza-…

“Fiction reading correlates with empathy.” @EmilyInouyeHuey loved your presentation today! Books teach empathy. We need empathy in our society especially right now. #itcamefromthelibrary @UELMA_Utah Excellent conference today! @tfenton84 @GraniteEdTech @GraniteLibrary

"This early chapter book...is timeless, sweet, and charming..." Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories, Written and Illustrated by Jarvis A new #granitelibaries #granitemedia book review granitemedia.org/2024/10/bear-a…