Yolo County Library
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10 Books to READ AloudFebruary 2016
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Wait
by Antoinette Portis
As a boy and his mother move quickly through the city, the boy sees a dog, a butterfly and a hungry duck while his mother rushes them toward the departing train, but eventually, the little boy teaches his mother to slow down and enjoy the sites around them.
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Waiting
by Kevin Henkes
Five toy animal friends sit happily together on a windowsill, patiently waiting for anticipated weather changes that are orchestrated by their young human companion. By the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Kitten's First Full Moon.
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Waiting for the Biblioburro
by Monica Brown
When a man brings to a remote village two burros, Alfa and Beto, loaded with books the children can borrow, Ana's excitement leads her to write a book of her own as she waits for the BibliBurro to return. Includes glossary of Spanish terms and a note on the true story of Columbia's BiblioBurro and mobile libraries in other countries
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The long, long line
by Tomoko Ohmura
Waiting in a long line for a ride on a giant whale roller coaster, 50 exotic animals discover that the anticipation they share is just as much fun as the ride itself, in a colorful tale that pairs each animal with skill-building numbers and identification labels.
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If you want to see a whale
by Julie Fogliano
In a quiet and beautiful picture book by the team that created the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor book And Then It's Spring, a boy learns exactly what it takes to catch a glimpse of an elusive whale.
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"Slowly, slowly, slowly," said the slothby Eric CarleAs all the animals of the forest race past him throughout the day and night, they become curious as to why sloth just hangs in his one spot all the time, yet after asking him, the other animals begin to see the wisdom in sloth's simple outlook on the world.
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Leo the late bloomer
by Robert Kraus
With his mother's encouragement and his father's gentleness, Leo the little lion finally learns to read, write, and eat neatly, proving to late blooming readers that eventually everyone has his or her day in the sun.
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The red hat
by David Teague
Feeling lonely in his skyscraper home high above the city, Billy spots a potential friend in the new skyscraper next door but is unable to meet her because of the wily wind that gets in the way every time he reaches out.
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Waiting is not easy!
by Mo Willems
Required to wait for a special surprise from Piggie, an excited Gerald discovers that he has trouble being patient. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
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Katie loves the kittens
by John Himmelman
When Sara Ann brings home three little kittens, Katie the pooch is so excited that she can't stop chasing after them, but when they become frightened and start to run away, Katie has to find a way to reassure them that she only wants to play!
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