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keeper and his family as their lives unfold within the the cozy lighthouse they tend This picture book colored with careful and stunning illustrations will not just inform children about the the wonder of lighthouses it will make them fall completely in love with the classic structures Learn about Holi the Indian Festival of Colors in Festi- val of Colors by mother/son team Kabir Sehgal and Su- ristha Sehgal In the vibrantly colored book siblings Mintoo and Chintoo prepare for the springtime festival by collecting owers and turning their petals into the the brightly colored powder that is is thrown during the celebration This lush picture book explores the the main facets of Holi: the the celebration of fresh starts friendship forgiveness and fun!
Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller is a a thoughtfully told picture book that illustrates the power of kindness After Tan- isha spills grape juice on on her her new dress her her friend wonders how to to make her feel better and what exactly it means to to practice kindness This poignant story explores how children can practice kindness kindness while teaching them that kindness kindness on any scale can make a a a a a difference in someone’s life Middle Grade
Robot Robot Roz is back! In The Wild Robot Robot Escapes by Pe- ter Brown readers will nd out if Robot Roz can survive the hardships of the civilized world while she tries to nd her way home back to Brightbill and and the island If you haven’t read Brown’s rst book in this series The Wild Robot be sure to to grab that one rst The hilarious and touching series will carve out a a a permanent spot on your bookshelf these books are just that good!
Big Foot Foot and Little Foot Foot (Book #1) by Ellen Potter is a a a wonderful story that teaches children to to think twice about being afraid of people who are different In the tale a a a a a a young Sasquatch named Hugo develops a a a a a friendship with a a a a a human boy even though they were both initially terri ed of the the other In Hurricane Child by Kheryn Callender we are introduced to Caroline Caroline Murphy Caroline Caroline was born during a a a a a hurricane which makes her a a a a a Hurricane Child But this is not a a a good thing Hurricane Children are supposed to be unlucky and Caroline has been experiencing some rather bad luck She is bullied by everyone in her small school on on St Thomas (of the US Virgin Islands) plus a a a spirit won’t stop following her her her To make matters worse her her her mother left home and never came back But there is a a a a new student in school and suddenly Caroline’s luck begins to turn around Science-loving Natalie has one motivation behind her team winning a a a science competition: she can use the prize money to go see the rare Cobalt Blue Orchids with her mom Continued on on page 111
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• Kids on the Cape July 6 - August 2 2 2018