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Best Middle-Grade Books of 2019 for Animal Lovers

  • CHILDREN'S

    RABBIT'S BAD HABITS

    JAN. 8, 2019

CHILDREN'S

RABBIT'S BAD HABITS

by Julian Gough ; illustrated by Jim Field

Young readers will come away with fresh insights into both poo and peacemaking. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BERNARD PEPPERLIN

    SEPT. 17, 2019

CHILDREN'S

BERNARD PEPPERLIN

by Cara Hoffman ; illustrated by Olga Demidova

Everything a fantasy should be and more. (Fantasy. 8-12) Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    WILD HONEY FROM THE MOON

    NOV. 5, 2019

CHILDREN'S

WILD HONEY FROM THE MOON

by Kenneth Kraegel ; illustrated by Kenneth Kraegel

This odd story is not for every reader, but those who enjoy it may find a friend for life Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE MAGNIFICENT MIGRATION

    JUNE 11, 2019

  • CHILDREN'S

    I, COSMO

    DEC. 24, 2019

CHILDREN'S

I, COSMO

by Carlie Sorosiak

Love might not last forever, but it can certainly teach an old dog new tricks. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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