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20 Best March Books for Young Readers

CHILDREN'S

MY TIGER

by Joy Cowley ; illustrated by David Barrow

A deeply amusing, wonderfully subversive look at defying expectations and watching what you eat. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

RAMADAN RAIN

by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow ; illustrated by Aliaa Betawi

A contemplative tale of patience, gratitude, belonging, and the beauty of the rain. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

EMEKA, EAT EGUSI!

by Candice Iloh ; illustrated by Bea Jackson

A delicious introduction to new food and old traditions. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE ANIMALS SPEAK

by S.D. Nelson ; illustrated by S.D. Nelson ; translated by Dakota Goodhouse

A masterful must-read for young readers navigating their world. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE SELFISH SISTER

by David Sedaris ; illustrated by Bob Staake

Blessedly bad behavior gets its day in the sun, and we are HERE for it! Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

PHOENIX

by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

A potent, heartrending story about surviving upheaval and discovering that some rescues work both ways. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

WHEN TOMORROW BURNS

by Tae Keller

As beautiful and intricate as the rings of an ancient tree. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

MYSTERY IN THE GRAND CANYON

by Dusti Bowling ; illustrated by Beth Hughes

A delight for dog lovers with some wonderfully tender moments. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

DON'T EAT THE BIRTHDAY BOY!

by Donna Barba Higuera ; illustrated by Juliana Perdomo

A grander, badder boogey world, with an even larger monstrous heart than its predecessor. Full review >

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