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| Daisy by Jessixa BagleyStarring: shy warthog Daisy, who walks with her eyes downcast after the other kids make fun of her appearance.
What happens: Looking at the forest floor reveals a world of hidden beauty to Daisy, and soon her collection of forgotten and discarded treasures leads her to something even more valuable: an understanding friend.
Art alert: Soft springtime hues emphasize the quiet wonder in this "ode to the art of paying attention" (Horn Book Magazine). |
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| Early One Morning by Mem Fox; illustrated by Christine DavenierWhat it is: an idyllic vision of farm life featuring a pink-cheeked boy who takes the scenic route -- visiting the red tractor, the green truck, the haystack, and various farm animals -- as he searches for a tasty addition to his breakfast with Grandma. Why kids might like it: Toddlers will enjoy the warm, textured artwork, as well as pointing out each of the boy's favorite spots and reciting along with the soothing, repetitive text. |
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It's Big Sister Time!
by Nandini Ahuja; illustrated by Catalina Echeverri
What happens: A devoted big sister helps her family care for a newborn, who needs the rules demonstrated by a positive role model who was once an expert baby herself.
What it is: An uplifting celebration of older siblinghood, told through the eyes of a big sister.
Part of a Pair: Check out It's Big Brother Time by the same author and illustrator.
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| Wolfboy by Andy HarknessWhat it's about: Wolfboy is on the prowl! He's "HUNGRY and HUFFY and DROOLY and GROWLY" and he's hunting high and low for rabbits. When he finally finds them...well, we won't spoil the ending, but you can expect giggles, not gore.
Why kids might like it: With stunning, three-dimensional clay artwork and LOTS of ALL-CAPS text, Wolfboy makes a riveting read-aloud.
Kids might also like: Drew Brockington's Hangry, which features a different monster in need of a snack. |
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The spring book
by Todd Parr
What it is: The best-selling creator of The Kindness Book celebrates the beauty and wonder of the spring with colorful depictions of traditional activities and holidays, from rolling down green hills and dancing in the rain to St. Patrick’s Day and Memorial Day.
What's inside: "Brids are singing and everyone is sneezing because Spring is here! The Spring Book captures a variety of moments that encompasses this season.
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My blended family
by Claudia Harrington
What it's about: the story of a normal day in Olivia's life. Lenny follows Olivia for a school project and learns about her life with her stepfamily.
What happens: When classmate Lenny visits her home, he discovers Olivia has a stepmom and four stepsiblings. Who gets her snack? All the kids! Who helps with her homework? Eve and Tiffany! Who reads her bedtime story? Nora and Dad!
Series alert! Part of the My Family Series by Clauida Harrington, available on Hoopla.
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Florence and her fantastic family tree
by Judy Gilliam
What it's about: explores the idea of what it means to have a big, messy, complicated, and remarkable family.
From the cover: "Everyone has a family tree, no matter how big or small. But what happens when mine has more than just the roots, trunk, and branches? I've got six parents (yes, six, you can count with me and see) and enough siblings to take up almost all of my fingers. Will this piece of paper. . . even fit on Ms. Collin's wall at school?".
What's inside: With adorable drawings and the succinct words of a child, you can't help but love your own family tree, no matter how large or small, simple or chaotic."
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| The Ring Bearer by Floyd CooperWhat it's about: Jackson's mama is getting married! While Jackson's a bit anxious about how his household will change with the addition of stepdad Bill and little stepsister Sophie, he's mostly nervous about his role as ring bearer. It's a long way down the aisle...
Art alert: Floyd Cooper's soft, lifelike chalk illustrations capture the warmth between family members as a pep talk from Grandpop -- and some surprising inspiration from Sophie -- help Jackson conquer his wedding-day worries. |
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A Family is a Family is a Family
by Sara O'Leary; illustrated by Qin Leng
What it's about: When the teacher asks each student to describe what makes their family special, one girl stays quiet, because her family "is not like everybody else's." It's only after she hears her classmates' honest, wide-ranging stories that she finds the confidence to open up about her caring foster family.
Try this next: Miriam B. Schiffer's Stella Brings the Family, another feel-good story in which a classroom activity reveals the diversity of students' families.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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