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Picture Books January 2018
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Dino Duckling
by Alison Murray
Even as an egg, Dino Duckling is different from all the other baby ducks. And when he's born, no one seems to notice that he's actually a dinosaur! Mama Duck knows that there is plenty of room for difference in a loving family, but there's one big problem: How will Dino Duckling fly south for the winter without any wings? Can Dino Duckling ever truly belong? Alison Murray's heartwarming reinvention of a classic is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered how to fit in.
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Hoot and Peep : a song for snow
by Lita Judge
Hoot the owl cannot remember much about snow to tell his little sister, Peep, so she sets out to compose her own snow song
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Nothing Can Frighten a Bear
by Elizabeth Dale
Daddy Bear insists he's the scariest creature in the forest -- didn't you know that nothing can frighten a bear? When a noise in the night awakens Baby Bear, he starts to believe maybe there is something scarier out there than Daddy Bear. The bears set out to investigate. But as the monsters vanish one by one, it looks like Daddy Bear might not be so brave after all! This hilarious, rhyming text about bedtime frights is a perfect read-aloud with a funny refrain.Book Annotation
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Small Walt
by Elizabeth Verdick; illustrated by Marc Rosenthal
Cozy, old-fashioned illustrations perfectly capture the warm relationship that forms on one snowy day, when driver Gus decides to take a chance on little red Walt, "the smallest snowplow in the fleet." Vehicle-obsessed children longing for further tales of plucky plows will also want to check out Steven Savage's Supertruck and Virginia Lee Burton's classic Katy and the Big Snow.
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| The Boy and the Whale by Mordicai GersteinStarring: Abelardo, a brave young boy who, despite warnings from his practical fisherman papa, swims out to save the giant whale that has gotten tangled in their only fishing net.
Why kids might like it: Detailed illustrations capture the drama and exhilaration of this daring aquatic rescue, which was inspired by real events. |
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| Who Am I? An Animal Guessing Game by Robin Page; illustrated by Steve JenkinsWhat it is: a readaloud-ready guessing game for little zoologists. Cut-paper illustrations and hints about the habitat, diet, and behaviors of seven different animals present readers with age-appropriate clues to puzzle over before each animal's identity is revealed.
Don't miss: the extra animal facts on the final pages.
Kids might also like: My First Day, Creature Features, and the many other inventive nonfiction animal books by Robin Page and Steve Jenkins. |
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| The Bear's Song by Benjamin ChaudWhat it's about: When Little Bear follows a bee into a fancy French opera house, Papa Bear takes off after the cub, resulting in a chandelier-rattling climax and a highly unusual solo.
Series alert: Kids who relish finding the hidden pictures within this book's intricate, bustling illustrations should be sure to check out Little Bear's continuing adventures in The Bear's Sea Escape and The Bear's Surprise. |
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| Boot & Shoe by Marla FrazeeStarring: Boot and Shoe, two canine siblings whose reassuring daily routine is shattered when a bewildering squirrel-chasing incident leaves each dog convinced that they've lost the other. Spare text and expressive artwork blend to create an irresistible, feel-good tone.
Reviewers say: "A dog-lover's delight and tender ode to friendship" (School Library Journal). |
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| Black Dog by Levi PinfoldWhat it's about: Outside the Hope family's ramshackle house sits a big black dog, and it's getting bigger every time someone looks outside! Frightened, the family hides -- except for Small. Bravely stepping up, Small taunts the colossal dog into chasing her, leading to an unexpected conclusion.
Why kids might like it: Rich, vibrant illustrations enhance a charming fable which encourages readers (big and small) to face their fears. |
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| Where's Walrus? and Penguin? by Stephen SavageWhat it is: a wordless, retro-modern romp featuring two escaped zoo animals who'll take on any disguise, no matter how silly, to elude the pursuing zookeeper.
Who it's for: sharp-eyed kids who love seek-and-find books but aren't quite ready for Waldo.
Series alert: New fans may want to check out Walrus' first escape in Where's Walrus? |
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| Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! An Alphabet Caper by Mike TwohyWhat it is: An unconventional alphabet book that introduces letters through a high-speed, slapstick dog-and-mouse chase. Visual humor abounds in the energetic illustrations, making the story suitable for readalouds or one-on-one sharing.
Kids might also like: Nate Evans' Bang! Boom! Roar! |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Henrico County Public Library Administrative Offices 1700 N Parham Road Henrico, Virginia 23229 (804) 501-1900 www.henricolibrary.org |
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