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| Time Out! by Ale Barba"That’s it! You’re in Time Out." Spoken by an unseen adult in response to a skateboard crash, these words begin the lecture that makes up the text of this picture book…though the dynamic, stylized illustrations tell another story. While stuck in time out, the pig protagonist needs only a pencil and a flash of ingenuity to draw up a grand space adventure, complete with in-flight milkshakes on a rocket ship to the moon. When "time in" is called, it's unclear whether this little piggy has learned anything about skateboard safety, but young readers will have no trouble understanding the limitless possibilities of imagination. |
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The Giant Jumperee
by Julia Donaldson
The award-winning author of The Gruffalo and the award-winning illustrator of Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes present a jaunty animal fable involving a mysterious creature who nearly scares away an entire community of animals.
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Escargot
by Dashka Slater
Escargot is a beautiful French snail who only wants to be your favorite animal and get to the delicious salad at the end of the book, even if he has to try a carrot, which he hates
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| Life by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Brendan WenzelAlthough "life begins small," it isn't exactly a small topic, and this lavishly illustrated picture book encourages readers to consider it from differing perspectives. "Ask any animal on earth, what do you love about life?" The answer varies from animal to animal, and Cynthia Rylant's spare, lyrical text honestly addresses life's uncertainties as well as its joys. Expansive and ultimately reassuring, Life will appeal to thoughtful readers of all ages, as well as those who simply want to savor the details in Caldecott Honoree Brendan Wenzel's lush, lively illustrations of wildlife. |
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| Quest by Aaron BeckerIn this epic, action-packed follow-up to the Caldecott Honor-winning Journey, two friends are given an urgent mission: to rescue a fantastical realm from invaders by collecting a rainbow of magic crayons. Armed with their own red and purple crayons, the girl and the boy go searching through underwater cities, ruined temples, and soaring mountains, cleverly drawing themselves out of danger at every turn. Told entirely through pictures, Quest proves that quick wits and "a boundless love of fun are worth all the words in the world" (Booklist). Readers looking for further wordless adventures with dreamy, intricate illustrations will enjoy the works of David Wiesner and Bill Thomson. |
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Draw! by Raúl ColónBased on his own childhood, an award-winning artist presents a wordless book about the limitless nature of creativity through the story of a boy named Leonardo, who begins to imagine, then draw, a world crafted through the sheer power of his imagination.
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| The Monster Returns by Peter McCartyJeremy recognizes the monster's voice, even over the phone: "I'm coming back and I'm bored." Jeremy has a pen that can draw things into existence, and he's used it carefully ever since he drew (and sent away) a spiky, demanding blue monster -- the same monster who's now on his way to Jeremy's house. Whether or not they've read Jeremy Draws a Monster, children will sense Jeremy's apprehension about the monster's return, and will root for him as he enlists the neighborhood kids to craft an unorthodox response to his unwelcome visitor. Interested in further exploration of creativity and consequences? Try Bill Thomson's Chalk. |
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| Andrew Draws by David McPhailIf you had the power of creation, how would you use it? That's the question that kids are invited to ponder through Andrew, the dramatically coiffed hero of this picture book. Armed with a crayon and stack of paper, Andrew begins drawing nonstop, and as his artwork improves, it starts to become real. He begins by drawing gifts for his family, but as his reputation spreads, so does his altruistic ambition. With a hopeful message and warm watercolor illustrations, Andrew Draws is a "small, cozy book for one-on-one sharing" (School Library Journal) |
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| Dog Loves Drawing by Louise YatesIn this sequel to Dog Loves Books, Dog encounters a book he doesn't quite understand: a sketchbook. When he starts drawing in the sketchbook, Dog realizes that he can step inside the world he draws, and soon he's playing games and going on train trips with hand-drawn friends. What distinguishes this picture book are the varying artistic styles on display: Dog is drawn with soft strokes, and while his art tools are depicted with pleasing precision, the drawings he produces are charmingly messy. The resulting combination is anarchic and irresistibly fun, letting young readers see that creativity -- no matter how untrained – is a worthy pursuit. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Yolo County Library
226 Buckeye St. Woodland, California 95695 530-666-8005
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