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Recently, I was contacted by Red Chair Press and they wanted me to check out 3 of their newest book series. I really liked the new series of books. Let’s take a look at these three new series in depth.

Animals That Help Us is a series of 6 books that show kids that animals are more than pets. It explains how some dogs, cats, horses, pigs, and more have important jobs to do. The series connects to primary social studies and reading curriculum with a human-interest focus. The books are written by Alice Boynton.

Books in this series are:

Animal Detectives
Therapy Animals
Horses On Patrol
Service Animals
Guide Dogs For The Blind
Military Animals

The next series is called, Nature Is All Around Me. These books are a colorful feast of the nature all around us. From the color of an apple, the shape of the moon to small ant hills and tall mountains, readers discover the amazing surprises nature has all around us. The series helps with compare and contrast and basic concepts. These books are written by Jennifer Marino Walters.

Nature Books Red Chair Press

Books in this series are:

Sizes In Nature
Shapes In Nature
Numbers In Nature
Colors In Nature

The third series is called First Chapters: The Jupiter Twins. This set of four books are written by Jeff Dinardo and illustrated by Dave Clegg. Thes first chapter books are perfect for young readers transitioning to longer stories. The Jupiter Twins books range from 850 to 1,200 words with 4-5 chapters. Each page beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Dave Clegg. Trudy and Tina are best friends. They are also twins. Trudy loves adventure and Tina is happy to go along for the ride — as long as it’s a smooth ride!

Books in this series are:

Field Trip To Mars
Lost On Earth
Party On Pluto
Scout Trip To Saturn

Check out our video review of the books below:

You can find these great book series on Mommy Ramblings’ 2018 Holiday Gift Guide.

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The Ostrich and Other Lost Things is a new book by Beth Hautala, author of Waiting for Unicorns. The book tells the story of eleven-year-old Olivia Grant who, despite being extraordinarily good at finding lost things, can’t find her brother’s toy ostrich—a comfort item she believes helps manage his autism.

So, when summer break begins, and the local community theater announces auditions for an all children’s production of her favorite show, Peter Pan, Olivia jumps at the chance to claim something for herself. But what begins as a promising opportunity and a wonderful escape quickly becomes pure chaos.

The visiting zoo with an odd assortment of animals–including an ostrich that causes even more trouble than Jacob’s missing toy–only make matters worse, as Olivia’s summer is shaping up to be just as consumed by Jacob’s needs as the rest of her life has been. In time, and with the help of some unlikely alliances, Olivia must learn what it means to be separate from her brother and still love him, how to love herself in spite of her own flaws, and that not all lost things are meant to be found.

Olivia has feelings that will be very relatable to anyone growing up with a special needs sibling. Sometimes the stress is almost too much and Olivia wonders why can’t things be more normal. Dealing with Jacob’s meltdowns, doctor’s appointments, rituals and more can wear on a tween trying to find her own way. If Olivia could just find her brother’s Ostrich, things might get better instead of worse.

Vetted by healthcare professionals and inspired by the author’s experiences, Beth Hautala writes with sensitivity and authority as she explores the larger impact of autism on the family of the individual diagnosed. The Ostrich and Other Lost Things is a timely, universal message of understanding and tolerance. The bonds and challenges of caring for a sibling with autism are bravely explored, along with the pain and power that comes from self-discovery in this beautifully written novel.

Listen to me read the prologue and chapter 1 of the this great book:

Praise for The Ostrich and Other Lost Things:

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