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Chase, Kit
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Kangaroo and Koala both enjoy blowing bubbles, but Koala is too shy to talk to Kangaroo or climb out of her tree. However, when some of their bubbles stick together to form a bubble monster, Koala musters the courage to help her new friend. Delicate watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations depict the rosy-cheeked animal tykes' sweet friend-courtship and keep even the bubble monster looking more cute than scary.
Reviewer: Rachel Marsh
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In their third friendship problem-solving story, bunny Charlie, elephant Oliver (Oliver's Tree), and owl Lulu (Lulu's Party) enjoy a day on the river. Charlie becomes glum because he is "not good at fishing or making boats," so his friends think up a way to better include him in the fun. Watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations perfectly evoke the summer-day setting and the friends' emotions.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
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What better way to spend a rainy day than hosting a party for friends? While Lulu the owl excitedly prepares a special chocolate treat for guests Oliver the elephant and Charlie the bunny, something goes awry with the recipe. Fortunately, Oliver and Charlie come up with a sweet solution to save the party. A charming tale with winsome watercolor-and-ink illustrations.
Reviewer: Grace Enriquez
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While playing hide-and-go-seek, Lulu the owl proclaims "trees are the best hiding spot," but Oliver, being an elephant, can't climb trees like she and rabbit Charlie can. Seeing Oliver's disappointment, the two friends set to work building a (ground-level) treehouse they can all play in together. Sweet pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations help deliver a tender story about friendship, imagination, and inclusion.
Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden
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