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  Voice in the Desert The -...

  Valerio Di Stefano

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  The Voice in the Desert, beyond a skillfully written novel, is also a series of notes masterfully expressed by the amazing pen of Valerio di Stefano. Valerio, already author of several books, all of literary and philanthropic inspiration, is also a philologist, skill perfectly shown in this work. A work that is capable of completely immersing us in the illusory and, at times, oniric universe of Don Fiorentino, a parish priest of an unknown village who has a great passion: the classics of Italian and foreign literature. The incredible strength of this novel is the alternation of letters that the protagonist forwards to his favorite authors, almost as if he wanted to teach them how to write and to express themselves, by praising some techniques and harshly criticizing others. Valerio's writing is driving, it leads you page after page to discover biblical notes and quotes, always with the clear awareness of broadening your own cultural baggage which, compared to his, appears meager and eternally empty. (Chiara Surico)

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  Magic at the Bed & Biscuit

  Joan Carris

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  When Grampa's friend drops off his chicken, Malicia, at the Bed and Biscuit for a well-earned vacation, Ernest the mini-pig is determined to put aside his dislike for chickens and be a good host. But Malicia is no ordinary chicken: she’s magic! And she seems determined to use her magic to make the animals miserable. Together with Gabby the mynah bird, Milly the cat, and Sir Walter the Scottish terrier, Ernest must figure out a way to get Grampa to see how awful Malicia really is—before she does something truly terrible!

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  Audrey Takes Her Time

  Katie McAllaster Weaver

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  Audrey finds a new friend who shares her interest in art.

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  The Dim Star

  George F. Kacenga

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  The brightest stars were too busy to notice a lonely child’s wish, and the result was magical for both the child and the Dim Star. Have you ever felt lonely? Have you ever wished on a star? What if your wish could come true, no matter where you were or how lonely you felt? The Dim Star shows how this wish is granted for children and adults alike. After contending with different stars showing different emotions, the Dim Star gets his big chance to make the reader’s wish come true. This young reader picture book is great for bedtime, road trips, or times when we are separated from those we love. Many of the questions at the end of the story will have different answers each time the story is read, and they are helpful for facilitating conversations with young readers who may have a difficult time expressing their feelings. The charming lesson learned at the end of the story applies to everyone and will stay with young and adult readers for a lifetime.

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  D J and the Zulu Parade

  Denise Walter McConduit

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  A New Orleans boy has an opportunity to ride on a Mardi Gras float—but will fear and worry rain on his parade? D.J. can’t believe his luck—he has the chance to dress up and ride in a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade! But while he looks forward to participating in the popular Zulu parade on Fat Tuesday, dressed as a page to the queen of Zulus, he starts to worry. What will his costume be? What about the makeup he’ll have to wear? What if he falls off the float?  Like any child thrown into a new situation, young D.J. finds that it can be quite overwhelming. This book answers many questions children have about the customs and traditions of their own heritage in a way they can understand and relate to—and helps them recognize their own fears and worries in D.J.’s story.  Based on the experiences of Denise McConduit’s son, who actually rode in the Zulu Parade, this tale of coping with anxiety and embarking on adventure is both entertaining and inspirational, and is filled with the celebratory spirit of Mardi Gras.

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  Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild

  Jacqueline Briggs Martin, June...

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  "Fermentation expert Sandor Katz's hearty voice punctuates Lori Prince's overall narration of this picture book. It's a biography of Katz, who moved to a "community of queer folk" in Tennessee in search of a healthy life after his HIV diagnosis. He has become famous for his recipes for fermented foods. ... The whole package fizzes with briny verve." AudioFile Magazine

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