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Picture BooksNovember 2014
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"Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children." - Alex Haley, author and journalist (1921-1992)
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New and Recently Released!
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Lion, Lion by Miriam BuschA little boy embarks on a search for a lion while a lion begins a hunt for a tasty lunch, in a story that complements a classic theme with a whimsical twist at the end. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Not Afraid of Dogs.
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| Kid Sheriff and the Terrible Toads by Bob Shea; illustrated by Lane SmithMayhem rules in the frontier town of Drywater Gulch, where the lawless Toad Brothers are out to "steal your gold, kiss your cattle, and insult your chili." Yet when Sheriff Ryan comes riding into town (slowly, on a tortoise), he blames all of the Toads' troublemaking on…dinosaurs? With a supremely silly scenario and plenty of over-the-top cowboy slang that just begs to be read aloud, Kid Sheriff and the Terrible Toads is "a crowd-pleasin' knee-slapper that'll have 'em rolling in the aisles, yessirree" (Kirkus Reviews). For another tortoise-riding Wild West adventure, check out Anne Isaacs' Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch. |
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| Sebastian and the Balloon by Philip C. SteadWeary of his boring neighborhood, young Sebastian fashions a hot-air balloon out of scraps and sets off to "see something new for a change." As his voyage progresses, he meets (and shares his pickle sandwiches with) a motley group of friends, including a bear, a stork, and three elderly knitters. When they arrive at a broken-down roller coaster, Sebastian and his new companions use their creativity to repair the coaster and ride it until it's time to fly home. Similar to Aaron Becker's Journey, Sebastian and the Balloon is a whimsical, vibrantly illustrated celebration of curiosity and exploration.
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Mix It Up!
by Hervé Tullet; translated by Christopher Franceschelli
Hervé Tullet, author of the popular Press Here, is back with another inventive, engaging book that gives instructions directly to the reader. Focusing this time on color, Mix It Up! begins with a series of primary-colored dots. Readers are then encouraged to touch, smear, shake, and tilt the book in order to reveal new color combinations on every page. Tullet's minimal (but paint-spattered) illustrations are wonderfully tempting, vividly evoking the texture of actual wet paint. "Rivaling an iPad for its sheer fun and interactive elements" (School Library Journal), Mix It Up! is a mess-free way to teach kids about color mixing…though it's sure to send them running for the real paints!
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Thank yous and Grandparents too! On Saturday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m., the Central Library will have a visit from Jean Reagan, author of the New York Times bestseller How to Babysit a Grandpa and its companion book, How to Babysit a Grandma. Below are just a few books about thankfulness, and some grandparent stories as well! |
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Our Grandparents : A Global Album
by Maya Ajmera
Key contributors to the Global Fund for Children present a tribute to the multi-generational relationships between young people and their grandparents, profiling loving families from a variety of cultures.
This book is shelved in our non-fiction section (306.87 Aj66o)
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Two Mrs. Gibsons
by Toyomi Igus
The biracial daughter of an African American father and a Japanese mother fondly recalls growing up with her mother and her father's mother, two very different but equally loving women.
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Luka's Quilt
by Georgia Guback
Luka's grandmother Tutu makes a traditional Hawaiian quilt, but Luka is disappointed that there are only two colors on the quilt, and Tutu's feelings are hurt. But at the Lei Day celebration, they put aside their differences, work out a compromise, and enjoy the holiday together.
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When I Am Old With You
by Angela Johnson
A child imagines being old with Grandaddy and joining him in such activities as playing cards all day, visiting the ocean, and eating bacon on the porch
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Gracias by Pat MoraA young multiracial boy celebrates family, friendship, and fun by telling about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful. This bilingual Spanish/English book is shelved in our Spanish picture book section (SPA P Mora)
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Giving Thanks : Poems, Prayers, and Praise Songs of Thanksgiving by Katherine PatersonThe two-time Newbery Medal-winning author of Jacob Have I Loved and a master scherenschnitte paper-cutting artist present an intricately illustrated collection of gratitude-themed poems, prayers and praise songs from a wide range of cultures and religions. This book is shelved in our non-fiction section (242 P273g)
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How to Babysit a Grandpa by Jean ReaganSharing mischievous antics with his grandfather, an exuberant young narrator counsels readers on how to provide appropriate care for a grandparent, offering advice from topping cookies with ice cream and blowing dandelion puffs to splashing in puddles and staging a scary play. Come meet the author of this book at the Central Library on Saturday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m.!
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Mama Provi and the Pot of Rice by Sylvia Rosa-CasanovaAs she climbs up the stairs of her apartment building in order to bring arroz con pollo (chicken with rice) to her sick granddaughter, Mama Provi meets several neighbors who trade their own special dishes for some of her rice. This book is shelved in our fiction section.
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In this Caldecott-winning classic, Allen Say offers a poignant account of a family's unique cross-cultural experience in America and Japan, in a story that warmly conveys his own love for the two countries, and the strong and constant desire to be in both places at once.
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This book is shelved in our non-fiction section (810.8 T3294)
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Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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