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January Book Reviews

It’s 2023!! And we’re so excited about the books being sent out this month by Dolly’s Imagination Library. Here are reviews for a couple of the FUN books arriving in mailboxes this January! Milo’s Hat Trickby Jon Agee Milo the Magnificent botched his card trick. He tangled his rope trick. He’s not exactly…magnificent. When theContinue reading “January Book Reviews”

December Book Reviews

Winter is nearly here and more books will be arriving in mailboxes soon! Here are mini-reviews for a winter favorite and a heartwarming story by the incredible Dolly herself! The Snowy Dayby Ezra Jack Keats When Peter awakens to find snow has fallen overnight, he rushes to go play outside. He makes tracks in theContinue reading “December Book Reviews”

November Book Reviews

Fall is here and more of Dolly’s book picks are being sent to mailboxes near you! Here are mini-reviews for a modern classic that will be sent to little readers (Group 2–born in 2021) and a new winter tale that will be sent to preschoolers (Group 5–born in 2018) which is sure to delight! Goodnight,Continue reading “November Book Reviews”

September Book Reviews

It’s nearly fall and more books will be arriving in mailboxes soon! Teamwork and perseverance are themes in both of the books this month reviewed by Amanda Urabe for Imagination Library of Waco. Brick by Brickby Heidi Woodward Sheffield Papi labors hard in the hot sun as a bricklayer every day while Luis goes toContinue reading “September Book Reviews”

August Book Reviews

Summer continues and so do the great book selections from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! Amanda Urabe, with the Imagination Library of Waco, has written reviews for a couple of the books that will be arriving in mailboxes this August. Wonder Walkersby Micha Archer Two children take a “wonder walk” in this gem of a book.Continue reading “August Book Reviews”

July Book Reviews

Dolly’s Blue Ribbon Book Selection Committee always has some great book choices! Amanda Urabe, with Imagination Library of Waco, has written some mini-reviews of a few of the books being mailed out this month. One Leaf, Two Leaves, Count with Me! by John Micklos Jr. and illustrated by Clive McFarland A young boy enjoys playingContinue reading “July Book Reviews”

Early Literacy Tips

by Amanda Urabe Literacy is defined most simply as “the ability to read and write.” Here are some little things you can do with your young child to begin the path of literacy. Read together. Emilie Buchwald, award-winning children’s book author said “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” It’s never tooContinue reading “Early Literacy Tips”