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Best Beginning Readers of 2022

CHILDREN'S

MADDIE AND MABEL

by Kari Allen ; illustrated by Tatjana Mai-Wyss

A real charmer; kids will eagerly anticipate reading more about these two. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

by Lauren Castillo ; illustrated by Lauren Castillo

An endearing and heartwarming journey to define family and self that will resonate deeply. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

I DID IT!

by Michael Emberley ; illustrated by Michael Emberley

Joyfully encouraging—just what uncertain little ones need as they make their first forays into independence. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

GIGI AND OJIJI

by Melissa Iwai ; illustrated by Melissa Iwai

An affirming option in the quickly diversifying field of early-reader books. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

SHAHRZAD AND THE ANGRY KING

by Nahid Kazemi ; illustrated by Nahid Kazemi

Clever construction and intertextual inspirations weave a thought-provoking homage to a fabled heroine and master... Full review >

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