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Have you ever started a book that you just know you're going to love, but it's just not the right time to read it? That is Combat Monsters for me. This is a book I should have been able to dive head first in, but with the world burning around me and WWII no longer seeming like a distance memory I found myself getting distracted while reading and not being able to dig into the stories. I'll try again down the road. The audiobook has quality narration, it's not a you problem it's a me problem.

Thank you Blackstone Audio for the gifted ALC. 

 One of my favorite romance books of the year so far, The Perfect Rom-Com highlights the importance of believing in oneself, honesty over everything, and diversity makes us stronger. The Bridge is a nonprofit program that works with people immigrating to the United States. Bryony Page teaches an ESOL class at The Bridge, but with financial stains a constant battle she decides to write a book about her grandmother; the founder of The Bridge, in an effort to bring in more money and attention.

The story has several times jumps within it, and while that normally irks me, it worked well for The Perfect Rom-Com. This is the type of book that I eat up quickly and am sad that it's over.

Thank you UpLit Reads for the gifted copy. 

***Read Across the States: New Jersey

A new edition to The Very Worst Ever Series, Backstage Fright is about our main character being cast as the lead in a play and so much chaos ensuing. It's silly, funny, and easy to get invested in. Broken into shorter chapters with illustrations, this book is good for emerging readers. 

Thank you Simon Kids for the gifted copy.  

Ratnip and his siblings really, really want a pizza for dinner but it appears the city is having a shortage. When they make a plan to make their own chaos ensues in this silly new series about a rat and his siblings living in an old, abandoned pizza parlor. An emerging reader book with short chapters and illustrations, it is sure to bring a lot of laughs. 

Thank you Simon Kids for the gifted copy.

Ratnip is a new series for emerging readers. With short chapters and illustrations throughout, this new series is sure to capture young readers. A collector of treasure, Ratnip stumbles on an item he wants to collect. When he figures out that the item is actually a lost item belonging to a human, he and his animal friends come up with a plan to return it to the human. A story about honesty, teamwork and outside the box thinking, I really enjoyed the theming and writing.

Thank you Simon Kids for the gifted copy. 

The second book in the Lucy Lancaster series, and this time Lucy and her friends are supposed to visit the museum. When bad weather and the sniffles get in the way, Lucy must learn how to get over her disappointment and find joy in her day. With great lessons about friendship, short chapters and illustrations to break up each section, this is a great book for emerging readers.

Thank you Simon Kids for the gifted copy. 

The first book in the Lucy Lancaster series, Lucy and her friends get to watch caterpillars turn into butterflies for a science unit in school. When strange things start to happen every time Lucy hiccups, it takes her time to figure out why. With short chapters and an easy to follow storyline, this book is sure to delight young readers. Marketed at ages 5-9 years old, there is a good mixture of illustrations to break up each chapter and page so the text blocks aren't too overwhelming. 

Thank you Simon Kids for the gifted copy. 

A chapter book for ages 5-9, the Itty Bitt Princess Series is back with The Kitty-Catwalk. It's almost time for the palace fashion show and Itty and her friends are eagerly awaiting the theme. When it's revealed Itty is disappointed because everyone has an opinion on what she should wear and do, without accounting for her thoughts or feelings. With a push from a friend, Itty realizes it's okay to speak up for herself and be heard. 

Strong theming for self acceptance, self confidence, and speaking up for yourself; this is a great addition to the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty Series collection. 

Thank you Simon Kids for the gifted copy.  

An easy to follow early reader about Groundhog's Day and what it means if a groundhog sees their shadow. Featuring a classroom full of students, there is a lot of dialogue and great illustrations to go alongside the story. 

Thank you Simon Kids for the gifted copy. 

A perfect follow up to Bea Jackson's children's picture book Lily's Dream. In A Fairy Finds Her Song, Lily the Fairy is on a mission to figure out her special gift. With fairy friends and her human friend Willow by her side, Lily learns to grow into her own special fairy. Easy to read and follow, this is a great beginner book for young readers.

Thank you Simon Kids for the gifted copy.