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Cinderella and the Furry Slippers

By Davide Cali, Illustrated by Raphaelle Barbanegre

(Tundra, 32 pages)

Vibrant and hilarious illustrations portray a hunky prince from a magazine, a gothic Fairy Godmother, an unusual turnip carriage and a quirky dance-off competition.  When the prince turns out to be very unpleasant, Cinderella decides to join a unique all-girl circus. Children ages five to seven will love the new look of this traditional tale.

Rulers of the Playground

By Joseph Kuefler

(Balzer + Bray, 32 pages)

Jonah and Lennox both want to run the playground. When the children take sides, but still want to please both parties they find it isn’t fun anymore. A great read aloud, filled with lovely illustrations, this book for ages four to eight will initiate conversation about the concept of sharing, kindness and friendship. 

It’s Not Jack and the Beanstalk

By Josh Funk, Illustrated by Edwardian Taylor

(Two Lions, 32 pages)

This fractured fairy tale takes us behind the scenes of Jack ‘s adventures. As the narrator tries to tell the story, Jack insists on changing it and reveals a new version of what happens when he meets the giant. Bright illustrations will have readers ages’ four to eight smiling, and the dialogue will keep them laughing.

Inside Your Insides

A Guide to Microbes That Call You Home

By Claire Eamer, Illustrated by Marie-Eve Tremblay

(Kids Can Press, 35 pages)

What are microbes? Are they good or bad? Where do they live on your body and why? All these questions and more are answered in this great guide filled with humorous illustrations and fun side facts and jokes. This book will appeal to children eight to 12 who love science of the body.

 

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