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Hello Opportunity: The Story of Our Friend on Mars
This book was a trigger for bringing the wonder of space travel and exploration to my son, along with laying out the possibility that one day he might be a part of it – should he choose to. The book is non-fiction – it’s the real story of the Mars Rover called Opportunity (nicknamed “Oppy”)…
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Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep!
I’ve recently added this book to my arsenal of bedtime books. I read one or two books of the kids’ choice, then pick a book that they both enjoy but has a bedtime vibe to it. This is great because it’s written with a wonderful rhyme and rhythm which allows for me to read through…
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Welcome Little One
This is probably a more well-known book for new parents, but I wanted to include it because it meant a lot to me. As a new parent, I was sometimes at a loss for what to say to my baby, feeling strange trying to put my thoughts into words. This book has both beautiful meaning…
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Ten Little Ladybugs
This is a book I’ve gifted a number of times because of how much I liked it. The book has a great rhythm and rhyme to it as it counts from page to page from ten ladybugs down to just one, with a fun surprise at the end. It starts out with ten ladybugs on…
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Little Monkey Calms Down
This book is by far my favorite out of the whole series of Hello Genius books (the large set can be found on Amazon Kids+). The colors and the simple but beautiful illustrations make it a very enjoyable visual experience. The process of reading the book helps walk a small child through the process of…
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Agatha May and the Anglerfish
This was an awesome find – a new release that I had picked up at the library. The story is about a young girl, Agatha May, who is not a fan of school. She finds that she doesn’t quite fit in and is at odds with her teacher. By the end, however, she finds her…