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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is an iconic book.  It’s one of those books that has had so much influence that where do I even begin discussing it?  The thought is overwhelming.  I don’t even dare attempt it.  This won’t be a formal review of any sorts but rather my random thoughts [...]

Henry’s Freedom Box:  A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine and illustrations by Kadir Nelson is the last book that I’ll be spotlighting for Black History Month.  First, just take a look at that cover!  Oh my.  What a beautiful book, what beautiful illustrations.  It’s the type of book that you know [...]