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Grumpy Monkey

2022-03-27T14:19:44-04:00

By Suzanne Lang My quick notes: I lol'd almost the entire time I read this to my kids. I felt like the author was writing about me, to me! My wife was in the background with a reaffirming smirk on her face. A really fun read for young and old, it'll remind you to [...]

The Masterpiece

2022-03-28T03:25:52-04:00

By Jay Miletsky My quick notes: I'm a big fan of Jay Miletsky's books, and this is no exception. It's about "understanding, accepting, and demonstrating kindness to all." It's the story of a group of paintbrush friends who have the goal of creating a masterpiece. This is a great means to create a conversation [...]

I am Albert Einstein

2022-03-28T03:27:40-04:00

By Brad Meltzer My quick notes: In terms of favorite books series, Brad's Ordinary People series is hard to beat. This book tells the story of a unique and special Albert Einstein and teaches the importance of being yourself, asking questions and overall curiosity. Being different is OK, and that's a message we all need [...]

Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock

2022-03-28T03:28:56-04:00

By Jay Miletsky My quick notes: This is part of a great series of books written by Jay (former guest of the show). Tess is a bit different than the rest of her friends, and it gets her down. But through kindness and adventure, we learn to see Tess's differences as a guiding light. [...]

Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast

2022-03-28T03:31:33-04:00

By Josh Funk My quick notes: Haha, possibly because I absolutely love to eat and raid refrigerators wherever I go, this book hit home! On a serious note, this is a great picture book that teaches lessons on friendship, competition and not letting little things get in the way of relationships. The artwork and [...]

I am Gandhi

2022-03-28T03:40:17-04:00

By Brad Meltzer My quick notes: "I am Gandhi" tells the story of a small, shy and afraid little boy who saw injustices in the world and wanted to do something about it. He was imprisoned and mistreated but never gave up fighting for what he believed in. This is a grown up subject [...]

I am Martin Luther King, Jr.

2022-03-28T03:41:08-04:00

By Brad Meltzer My quick notes: Martin Luther King saw injustice and fought for peace. His journey started as a young boy and continued all of his life. We can learn a great deal from him and this book. Like Meltzer's other "Ordinary People" books, I am Martin Luther King, Jr. teaches us to [...]

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