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The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

DiCamillo's simple yet poetic prose creates this atmosphere and fills the story with interesting characters who all play a role in the adventure. And despite k...

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The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

DiCamillo's simple yet poetic prose creates this atmosphere and fills the story with interesting characters who all play a role in the adventure. And despite k...

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Are All the Giants Dead? by Mary Norton

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

It really is a simple tale but one where you enjoy the journey as much as the destination. The allusions to fairy tales, the way the characters interact, the de...

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Thumbeline – Richard & Clara Winston (translators); Lizbeth Zwerger (Illustrator)

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

The simple yet poignant tale follows Thumbeline as she goes through a series of rough encounters on her way to finding both a place to call home and a prince fo...

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The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde (Chris Beatrice, illustrator)

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

All together it is a nice package: art, literature and music. A great way to introduce your kids to all three. My kids enjoyed it and I am sure yours will too.

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A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Fans of creative young adult fiction and those interested in modern takes on classic fairy tales will enjoy this unique book. But as always, you mileage may var...

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