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The Weedy Garden by Margaret Renkl, Billy Renkl (illus)

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The Weedy Garden by Margaret Renkl, Billy Renkl (illus)
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This book is a delightful visit to the weedy garden, from birds, butterflies, and bumblebees flying about to animals hopping, scurrying, and slithering through. The playful text paired with the gorgeous collage illustrations will make the reader hope for a visit.

The Weedy Garden by Margaret Renkl, Billy Renkl (illus), (List Price: $19.99, Greenwillow Books, 9780063432819, February 2026)

Reviewed by Rae Ann Parker, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt

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The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt
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Welcome back, crayons, except… they are gone! Our story begins with an empty crayon box, no wax left in sight, and no sign of where they went—until we start getting letters from our colorful friends and the new adventures they have embarked on. From living out dreams of being a firefighter to becoming a board game piece or even finding your long-lost twin, the crayons have again taken over my heart with the friends they just can’t wait to tell us about. Dare I say best crayons book yet, get ready to obsess over these guys!

The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt, (List Price: $19.99, Philomel Books, 9780593622360, June 2025)

Reviewed by Grace Sullivan, Fountain Bookstore in Richmond, Virginia

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