Brightly roundup + gallery for audit
by the Brightly Editors
Young adult thrillers are my latest addiction and I can’t get enough of them. Whether they’re exploring deep space, experimenting with monsters, or navigating private school politics, YA thrillers inevitably keep me turning pages well past my bedtime. Here are a few action-packed thrillers I’m obsessing over this summer.
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Make Way for Ducklings
Buy from:Young readers will be charmed by the vividly rendered characters of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard, their adorable children, and their eventful journey all over Boston. For the next decade or so, prepare to affectionately call every mallard you see in real life Mr. or Mrs. Mallard.
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Anatole
Buy from:“In all France there was no happier, more contented mouse than Anatole.” Until, that is, Anatole learns people despise mice. Horrified, Anatole finds a delightful way to regain his pride and repay the people from whom he takes food.
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Blueberries for Sal
Buy from:Sal and her mother are picking blueberries and encounter a young bear and its mother doing the same. A charming story of a summer day in Maine, and the small adventures that can enter ordinary days.
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The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night
Buy from:Originally published with black and white illustrations, this classic picture book earned Peter Spier a Caldecott Honor. Over 50 years later, the artist returned to it, adding vibrant colors to his gorgeous artwork and making it accessible to a new generation of readers.
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