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Night train, night train
by Robert Burleigh
Rhyming, lyrical text and evocative, period-inspired artwork that transforms from the grayscale of night to the spectrum of day describe the sights and sounds of an overnight journey from country to city on a 1940s passenger train.
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Peppa Pig and the family reunion
by Candlewick Press
When her grandparents and cousins arrive for a family reunion lunch of yummy spaghetti, Peppa Pig spends time with youngest family member Baby Alexandra, who she tries to teach first words around the noisy hubbub of family.
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Because
by Mo Willems
Written by the six-time Emmy Award-winning Sesame Street writer and three-time Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, this story follows a young girl's journey to center stage through a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence and magic.
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I am just right
by David McPhail
A bunny preschooler, who has grown too big for his grandpa to pick up, celebrates the milestones of transitioning away from the crib and tricycle to the big-boy bed, new clothes and just-right hugs. By the award-winning creator of Mole Music
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Mommy sayang
by Rosana Sullivan
Taking comfort in her beloved Mommy's reassurances that she will always be by her side, little Aleeya becomes worried when her Mommy falls ill, a challenge that compels her to become the one by her mother's side, offering love and hope.
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| Little Green Peas: A Big Book of Colors by Keith BakerWhat it is: Smiling, anthropomorphic peas guide readers through this rhyming introduction to nine different colors.
Why kids might like it: There are surprises on every page as playful peas cavort through the colors, encouraging kids to seek and find them all. And don’t miss the paper airplane that glides through every spread!
Series alert: This is the 3rd in the Peas series which begins with LMNO Peas, though kids can read them in any order. |
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| Peanut Butter & Cupcake! by Terry BorderStarring: Peanut Butter, who’s looking for a new friend.
What happens: Peanut Butter sings as he searches: "I’ll make you chuckle deep down in your belly, and we’ll go together like Peanut Butter and..." Although children will know just how to complete the rhyme, it takes Peanut Butter several tries to find his ideal bestie.
Art alert: Photos of anthropomorphic food with bent wire limbs adds ample whimsy to this tale, which is followed by several sequels. |
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| Potato Pants! by Laurie KellerThe setting: Lance Vance’s Fancy Pants Store, where there’s a one-day-only sale on (you guessed it) pants for potatoes!
The dilemma: Potato is beside himself with excitement until he spots his nemesis, Eggplant, among the eager shoppers. Can Potato find the courage for a confrontation, or will there be no new duds for this spud?
Why kids might like it: Potato’s wide eyes and penchant for ALL CAPS dialogue make him a giggle-worthy character that kids will root for. |
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| The Nuts: Bedtime at the Nut House by Eric Litwin; illustrated by Scott MagoonIntroducing: siblings Hazel and Wally Nut, who’d much rather keep playing, dancing, and bouncing all over their family’s treehouse than go to bed.
Sing out! While they resist bedtime (and the reprimands of Mama Nut), Hazel and Wally sing a reassuringly repetitive song; readers can make up their own tune, or listen to the included recording.
Series alert: This is the 1st in a pun-tastic series from the author of the Pete the Cat books. |
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| Nothing Rhymes with Orange by Adam RexWhat it’s about: An orange feels left out as a cheery cavalcade of fruit proclaims their virtues in rhyme. Their efforts range from comically awkward (cabana with banana, antelope with cantaloupe) to esoteric (Nietzsche with lychee), prompting frustration from the neglected orange. Can some inventive wordplay sweeten this sour citrus?
Who it’s for: With a blend of absurdity and empathy, this offbeat read-aloud will resonate with anyone who's ever felt overlooked. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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