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Picture Books November 2023 |
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| Sir Morien: The Legend of a Knight of the Round Table by Holly Black and Kaliis Smith; illustrated by Ebony GlennLeaving his life of dragon-taming and crocodile surfing, bold Prince Morien ventures out from his North African home in search of his long-last father, one of King Arthur’s knights. Humor and adventure harmonize in this fast-paced picture book (the first from popular author Holly Black and coauthor Kaliis Smith). |
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| How This Book Got Red by Margaret Chiu Greanias; illustrated by Melissa IwaiRed is frustrated that books about pandas focus on black-and-white giant pandas instead of red pandas like her. She could fix that by writing her own book -- but would anyone read it? Adorable artwork amps up the charm of this fable about representation. |
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| I Want 100 Dogs by Stacy McAnulty; illustrated by Claire KeaneA child reconsiders her request for 100 canine companions after parental questioning: How would she walk even 90 dogs, or feed 60 dogs, or groom 30 dogs? Packed with playful illustrations, this tail-wagging tale offers a satisfying conclusion for all ages. |
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| Mole is Not Alone by Maya TatsukawaAn invitation to Rabbit’s party sparks social anxiety for introverted Mole. Whimsical visual details add to the charm of the Mole’s tentative journey to the soiree, as well as the sweet twist upon arrival. Read-alike: Where is Bina Bear? by Mike Curato. |
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| Patchwork by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Corinna LuykenIn this lyrical and multi-hued picture book, readers get a reminder that kids are complex people with unlimited potential: they can love sports and poetry, or dancing and coding, or pink and blue (as well as every other color). Read-alike: Christian Robinson’s You Matter. |
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The hair book
by LaTonya Yvette
Bold graphics and simple alliterative text celebrate all types of hair, including poufy hair, wavy hair, Afro hair, hair covered in a hijab and more. No matter your hair-YOU are welcome anywhere!
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| Somewhere in the Bayou by Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome PumphreyWhile trying to cross the bayou, four critters -- Opossum, Squirrel, Rabbit, and Mouse – spot an unidentified tail sticking out the water. The assumptions each animal makes about the tail’s owner contribute to their fate in this cartoony, cautionary fable. For fans of: Jon Klassen’s Hat trilogy. |
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I was born a baby
by Meg Fleming
This adorable read-aloud story introduces baby animals who share what they are called and what they grow up into, and shows how some baby animals share their names with several other species.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Carrollton Public Library 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton Texas 75006 4220 North Josey Lane, Carrollton Texas 75010
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