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Thanksgiving is all about showing kindness and gratitude to everyone you love. This year, if you're very careful and clever, you might help a turkey friend find his own family,…
I've always had a sweet-tooth. And sometimes, there's nothing that satisfies a sweet-tooth quite like a nice slice of cake. The book on this list may or may not be…
Oh no! Looks like someone's about to become lunch! In these silly stories, you'll find plenty of hungry predators looking for a bite to eat. But, when your favorite foods…
Sometimes, there's nothing like a good graphic novel. If you enjoy graphic novels and hate having to deal with pesky holds lists, then these books just might be for you!…
I first got hooked on horror films in high school. This was after a childhood of growing up with Scooby-Doo and Abbott and Costello meet the various monsters. My tastes…
Count Dracula is probably the world's most recognizable vampire--and with good reason! This blood-sucking bad guy has been terrorizing generations of readers, ever since he first appeared on paper in…
Read I Cannot Draw a Horse by Charise Mericle Harper to find out how a simple "nothing shape" becomes a cat, a squirrel, a beaver, a bunny, a dog, a…
The picture books on this list all have one thing in common: there is a hungry monster looking for some sort of delicious, crunchable snack! Whether it's a tasty child…
November is Native American Heritage Month. This month has been chosen to honor the complexity and honor of Native American culture and history. The following are titles aimed at a…
Coping with chronic pain can be challenging for individuals living with short- or long-term health conditions, affecting various aspects of one’s daily life. A range of pain management treatment options…
For about two and a half years, my grandpa and I read together over the phone. What started off as a COVID quarantine activity soon took on a life of…
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about minimalism, downsizing, decluttering, simplifying, the KonMari Method etc. While I am certainly no expert in this field as evidenced by my…
Westlake Porter Public Library has many picture book titles that address sensory issues, overwhelming situations, sensory processing disorder, or autism. Check out Samantha Cotterill's Little Senses series and similar titles.…
Welcome to the newest installment of The Classic of the Month! This month, we're going to be looking at one of my all-time favorite short stories, a tale of a…
Humans and water are inseparable. We drink it, work with it, exhale it, and play with it. The human body can only last mere days without it. It has been…