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Picture Books January 2019
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| Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert by Morag Hood; illustrated by Ella OkstadSophie is a unicorn expert. She dresses up her toys, stuffed animals, and even her baby brother as unicorns! But living with enchanted animals can be tricky business. And Sophie is so caught up in teaching others that she fails to notice the magic right under her nose. This funny and fresh picture book tells the story of a unicorn hiding in plain sight and a little girl who is totally oblivious to his presence! |
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| Little Fox in the Snow by Jonathan London; illustrated by Daniel MiyaresA red fox emerges from its burrow one wintry morning, a fiery streak against stark white surroundings, driven by hunger and curiosity to investigate its world. Encountering a mouse, a hare, and a wolverine, the little fox takes on the role of both hunter and hunted before returning to the safety of its den, where — perhaps — it dreams of something more. Jonathan London’s poetic text and Daniel Miyares’s stunning impressionistic paintings provide an evocative portrait of a fox and its place in the natural world. |
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| Don't Touch My Hair! by Sharee Miller It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls; and even under the sea, in the jungle, and in space, she's chased by a mermaid, monkeys, and poked by aliens...until, finally, Aria has had enough! Author-illustrator Sharee Miller takes the tradition of appreciation of black hair to a new, fresh, level as she doesn't seek to convince or remind young readers that their curls are beautiful--she simply acknowledges black beauty while telling a fun, imaginative story. |
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| Tiger vs. Nightmare by Emily Tetri Tiger is a very lucky kid: she has a monster living under her bed. Every night, Tiger and Monster play games until it’s time for lights out. Of course, Monster would never try to scare Tiger―that’s not what best friends do. But Monster needs to scare someone…it’s a monster, after all. So while Tiger sleeps, Monster scares all of her nightmares away. Thanks to her friend, Tiger has nothing but good dreams. But waiting in the darkness is a nightmare so big and mean that Monster can’t fight it alone. Only teamwork and a lot of bravery can chase this nightmare away. In this charming graphic novel for young readers, cartoonist Emily Tetri proves that unlikely best friends can be an unbeatable team, even agianst the scariest monsters. |
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| Is That You, Eleanor Sue? by Tricia Tusa Saturdays are dress-up days when Eleanor Sue: Climbs out the window . . . Tiptoes over to the front door . . . And rings the doorbell. Ding dong. When her mother answers, she doesn’t see Eleanor Sue. She sees: A cranky old neighbor. Or a hungry witch. Or a white-bearded wizard. Eleanor Sue is a master of disguise, but when her mother gets in on the act, along with Grandma, anything can happen in this whimsical picture book by award-winning author/illustrator Tricia Tusa. |
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| Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer; illustrated by Richard JonesSnow is coming, and it's time to get ready! The squirrel gathers nuts, the geese soar south, and the snowshoe hare puts on its new white coat. But what should the fox do? Each animal advises the fox that its own plan is best, but the fox thinks otherwise—yet it's not until he meets a golden-eyed friend that he finds the perfect way to celebrate the snowfall. Stunning illustrations by the new talent Richard Jones are the perfect complement to the Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer's lyrical and playful homage to the natural world. |
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| Shelter by Céline Claire; illustrated by Qin LengAs a big storm approaches, two strangers arrive in the forest. All the animal families, safe in their homes, are worried. They wonder, What are they doing there? What do they want? So, as the pair knocks at the door of one home after another asking for shelter, all the animals turn them away, leaving them to fend for themselves. But then an accident suddenly forces the fox family out into the snow and the wind, and the foxes find they must ask these outsiders for help. Will they find it in their hearts to give it? |
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| How to Find a Fox by Nilah Magruder Equipped with a camera and determination, a little girl sets out to track down an elusive red fox. But foxes are sneaky, and it proves more difficult than she thought. Nilah Magruder's debut picture book charmingly tells the story of what it means to not give up and how sometimes what you're looking for is closer than you think. |
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| Watersong by Tim McCanna; illustrated by Richard SmytheThe storm starts with a quiet "drip drop," but as a wandering fox searches for shelter, the downpour increases to "gurgle burble" and "wash! wham!" until finally resolving with a "whoosh sigh" and a sparkling rainbow. Sprightly, stylized watercolors complement the lively onomatopoeia in this sensory rainy-day story. |
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After School Chromebook Connection Use one of the library's Chromebooks to work on homework, do school projects, or play games with your group. Every Wednesday! Family Storytime 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. An all-ages welcome storytime. Stories and fun for everyone!
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February 9 & 23 (Second and Fourth Saturdays) Saturday Family Storytime 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. An all-ages welcome storytime. Stories and fun for everyone, weekend edition! Thursday, February 14 Make Something of It! (Lollipop Lit) 3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Come for a story or two, then stick around for some crafting related to our theme, where we make something of it! (Delicious lollipop included.)
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