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Olga and the Smelly Thing From Nowhere challenges gender stereotypes

Elise Gravel’s absurd graphic novel about a girl who loves animals and science — but not people — is an ode to friendship that will charm readers of all ages

Olga is a budding scientist who keeps an observation notebook like some kids keep a diary, and this book provides a peek into her quirky point of view. She professes to like animals more than people and is delighted when she finds a mysterious and smelly animal in the shed behind her house. Naming the being Meh, she attempts to learn more about this pink, furry, football-shaped species.

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Wonder is full of family feels

R.J. Palacio’s popular novel tells the story of a kid who finds acceptance 

Thanks to the 2017 movie starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay, the book Wonder is a pop-cultural phenomenon, and if you haven’t read it yet, you should definitely add it to your family’s must-buy list.

A cross-over hit, this novel is appealing to young readers as well as adults and could be shared among strong readers over the age of 7 or 8.

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