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| The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed; illustrated by Hatem AlyCreative chaos ensues when a little sister puts her stamp on the book her big brother has written: "She ruined every rhyming verse, so now my story sounds much -- MORE MAGNIFICENT!" Color-coded dialogue and energetic illustrations add to the laugh-out-loud fun. |
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| The Last Zookeeper by Aaron BeckerIn a precarious postapocalyptic world, a robot labeled "NOA" works diligently to protect a menagerie of animals from ever-rising floodwaters. Whether or not they’re familiar with the story of Noah’s ark, kids will be riveted by the lush, detailed illustrations and wordless worldbuilding in this hopeful tale. |
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| Animal Albums from A to Z by Cece BellWhile vinyl-loving grown-ups will appreciate the "record collection" concept, children will adore the absolute absurdity in this alphabet book of animal recording artists, from Arnie Dillow to the Zydeco Zebras. Popular author Cece Bell (El Deafo) never misses when it comes to silliness. |
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| Ahoy! by Sophie BlackallAvast ye! And hold fast for a thrilling sea voyage in which a parent and child face storms and giant squid, all from the safety of home. Illustrations that shift seamlessly between reality and fantasy highlight the power of imaginative play. Read-alike: Laura Perdew’s The Fort. |
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| You're Going to Love This Book! by Jory John; illustrated by Olivier TallecUnabashed verve overflows from this picture book as it announces its supposed appeals: Bedtimes! Dentists! Brussels sprouts! Plus chores -- ah yeahhh! With exuberant artwork, enthusiastic interjections, and a twist ending, this book is sure to elicit heaps of giggles. YEAHHH! |
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A place for rain
by Michelle Schaub
This engaging and educational picture book about protecting our waterways follows a classroom as they build a rain garden, empowering readers with the tools to reduce pollution, diminish flooding and create a habitat for wildlife. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Ride beside me
by Lucy Knisley
"Riding their bikes through the neighborhood, a mother and son see all types of bikes, including unicycles and tandem bikes, and before long, the bikes outnumber the cars and trucks, forming a parade celebrating the beautiful community they all share. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Awe-samosas!
by Marzieh Abbas
It's Noor's first time making her Dadijaan's Special Samosa recipe. When she can't get in touch with her Dadijaan because it's nighttime in Pakistan, Noor must improvise to make her family's recipe without all of the correct ingredients
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Brianosaurus
by Ged Adamson
"Discovering that frogs were around when dinosaurs were alive, Brian decides that makes him a Brianosaurus, but when his woodland friends and the other frogs tell him how to behave, he decides the only way to be happy is to be himself. Illustrations. "
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Lost stick
by Anoosha Syed
Pup Milo sets off on an adventure around the world to track down what he thinks is his best friend's prized possession
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All that grow
by Jack Wong
While on a walk with his older sister, a boy learns all about the plants they see, making him realize how vast the universe is and how much there is to learn, which he will cultivate in his own way. Illustrations.
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| Friends Beyond Measure by Lalena FisherThis simple story of enduring friendship boasts unusual visuals: infographics! Kids who love visual information will want to pore over the Venn diagram of interests, the schematic for making fairy tea, the flowchart for ways to spend more together, and lots more. |
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| Big by Vashti HarrisonFor little kids, being "big" is a good thing -- until suddenly it isn’t. Winner of the 2024 Caldecott Medal, this cleverly illustrated and tenderly told story about how judgment and fatphobia impacts a big-hearted girl will resonate with readers of all ages. |
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Eyes that speak to the stars
by Joanna Ho
A young Asian boy, who notices that his eyes look different from his friends', realizes that his eyes—like his father's, grandfather's, and younger brother's—rise to the skies, speak to the stars and are visionary. 125,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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| When I'm With You by Pat Zietlow Miller; illustrated by Eliza MillerLively artwork underscores the feel-good vibes in this friendship story told through bouncy rhymes just right for reading aloud: "You’ll be the key to my lock. The right shoe for my sock…If one plus one makes two, I'm the one who goes with you."
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Guinea pigs go gardening
by Kate Sheehy
"Bob and Ginger the guinea pigs plant delicious fruit and vegetables in their garden, enough to last them through the year. They love to nibble on lettuce, radishes, peppers, peas, pumpkins, apples, and watermelon. Follow Bob and Ginger as they clear thegarden of weeds, make compost to help their plants grow big, plant seeds, and finally harvest their crops, ready to make delicious treats like apple pie..."
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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