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Picture Books December 2019
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| Bad Dog by Mike BoldtThe question: Why is Rocky such a bad dog? Her enthusiastic new owner can’t get Rocky to come when she’s called, or go for walks, or even play with other dogs! Instead, she prefers napping and watching the fish tank. What gives?
The answer: One glance at the adorably exaggerated artwork will show readers what the protagonist doesn’t see: that Rocky is actually a cat -- and might also make a pretty great friend. |
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The Cool Bean
by Jory John
The creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg depict a less-than-cool bean struggling to fit in with the swaggering, sunglass-wearing cool beans at school before he discovers what being cool is really about. 200,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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I wonder
by K. A Holt
A diverse group of kids explore the world from their young perspectives, asking such thought-provoking questions as what clouds taste like, whether different vehicles speak the same language and whether their toys miss them when they are gone. Illustrations.
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| The Perfect Seat by Minh Lê; illustrated by Gus GordonWhat it’s about: A moose parent and child search their city for a just-right place to read together.
Why kids might like it: Some of the rejected spots (a crowded train, an oversized armchair) make sense, while others (a slippery slide, a rough bicycle ride) are absurd enough to provoke giggles while also prompting children to consider their own ideal reading location. |
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| Pluto Gets the Call by Adam Rex; illustrated by Laurie KellerWhat it’s about: While trying to cope with the news that he’s no longer a planet, friendly little Pluto shows readers around the solar system.
Read it for: interesting space facts, planets full of personality, and comics-style illustrations.
Kids might also like: Stacy McAnulty’s Earth! or Nick Seluk’s The Sun is Kind of a Big Deal, both similarly playful guided tours led by anthropomorphized objects in the solar system. |
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Baby cakes
by Theo Heras
A brother and sister have fun in the kitchen baking baby cakes for tea time, and includes a recipe for cupcakes and icing
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| If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano; illustrated by Erin E. SteadWhat it’s about: A boy gazes hopefully at the sea, eager for a glimpse of an elusive whale. It’s hard to stay focused when there's so much to see (roses waving in the wind, a far-off ship full of "possible pirates"), but nevertheless he keeps watching...and waiting...
Why kids might like it: Told in gently rolling free verse and illustrated in muted colors, this quietly beautiful book will leave readers enchanted. |
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| Waiting by Kevin HenkesWhat it’s about: A group of toys -- an owl, a puppy, a pig, a bear, and a rabbit -- sit on a windowsill and wait. Some anxious for the weather to change, or for their human to arrive, while others contentedly abide in anticipation.
Why kids might like it: This contemplative slice of life depicts a truth that even the most squirrelly kids can recognize: sometimes, you just have to slow down, look around, and wait. |
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| Pearl by Molly IdleWhat it's about: Though pink-finned mermaid Pearl longs for a big, important job, her mother asks her to patiently look after a tiny grain of sand.
Read it for: swirling jewel-toned illustrations, plus an ending that reminds readers that "the smallest of things can make a great difference."
Who it's for: mermaid fans of all ages, as well as kids who love author/illustrator Molly Idle's Flora books. |
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| Wait by Antoinette PortisWhat it’s about: While rushing to catch a train, a mother keeps asking her dawdling son to "hurry!" But each time, the boy implores her to "wait" as his attention wanders to a hungry duck, a friendly construction worker, a curious dog, and finally, a sight that makes even the stressed-out mother stop and wonder.
Try this next: JonArno Lawson's Sidewalk Flowers, another simple, lovely book about an observant child's ability to find beauty in the everyday world. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Lambton County Library 787 Broadway St. Wyoming, Ontario N0N1T0 519-845-3324www.lclibrary.ca |
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