A sizable friendship

“Trudi & Pia”

Ursula Hegi

Trudi was a dwarf who wished to be the same size as other girls her age. She had problems like looking into other people’s eyes to talk.

Trudi went to see a traveling circus. There she met Pia, a brave animal trainer and magician. But most surprising of all, Pia was a dwarf, just like Trudi. They became magical friends from that moment on.

To find out the secrets that Pia taught Trudi to help her change her feeling of “being the only one,” read this wonderful book.

Reviewed by Jasper, 2nd grade

Landell Elementary

Cypress

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“Snow White”

Brothers Grimm

When Snow White was born her mother died. Then she has a stepmom who wants to kill her. The stepmom transforms into an old woman. She tricks Snow White with the comb, lace and an apple. Snow White falls down and goes to sleep. Then the seven dwarfs take the comb and lace and Snow White wakes up. Find out what happens next.

Reviewed by Arrika, 9

Horace Mann Elementary

Glendale

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“Spiderwick Chronicles: Field Guide”

Holly Black

The Grace children, Mallory, Simon and Jared, are ordinary siblings. That is until they move into their Aunt Lucinda’s old house. It starts when Jared Grace takes a dumbwaiter up into an office filled with artifacts and books. He finds a letter that says, “in a man’s torso you will find, the secret to all mankind.” The next day he finds a chest. Inside there is Arthur Spiderwick’s field guide to magical creatures, such as bogards, brownies, pixies and unicorns. Then things started getting weird. And this is only the beginning.

Reviewed by Madeline, 9

Ivanhoe Elementary

Los Angeles

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“Puppy, Watch Me Grow”

Discovery Kids

This book is about the care of puppies. It tells what puppies eat and the best time to separate them from their mothers. It also tells how to find the best owner. There is a section on how to teach your puppy tricks.

It is also very important to take your puppy on walks. If you want to know how to take care of your puppy, this is a good book to read.

Reviewed by Grant, 10

Canterbury Avenue Elementary

Arleta

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