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Tad by Benji Davies What it’s about: As "the smallest almost-a-frog in the whole wide pond," endearingly tiny Tad has learned to wiggle twice as fast as her tadpole siblings. However, despite her speed, Tad can’t keep up when her siblings begin turning into frogs.
Why kids might like it: Kids who feel out of sync or who worry about being left behind may find reassurance in Tad’s eventual -- and dramatic -- metamorphosis. | | The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson What it is: a crowd-pleasing concept book starring an industrious hive of bees and their intrepid helper: you, the kid listening to the book! Without you, how will the bees know which flowers to visit?
Why kids might like it: The book’s cheery colors and bouncy rhymes will help encourage kids to count bees, recognize colors, and learn about pollination.
Try this next: the popular Tap the Magic Tree, another eye-catching interactive book by author Christy Matheson. | | Together We Grow by Susan Vaught; illustrated by Kelly Murphy What it’s about: “Go away! We’re full today!” That’s how most of the farm animals respond when a lashing thunderstorm drives a fox family to seek shelter in the cozy barn. Can the smallest duckling convince the other barn-dwellers that there's room for everyone?
Read it for: pithy rhyming couplets, luminous illustrations filled with soft brushstrokes, and a gentle message about inclusion.
Reviewers say: “Emotionally charged and eloquently rendered” (Kirkus Reviews). | |
Fire Truck vs. Dragon
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Chris Barton
What it is: A companion to Shark vs. Train depicts a wacky rivalry between a fire-breathing ruler of the skies and a fearless fire-fighting vehicle, who become unlikely friends during confrontations over a campfire, a birthday party and other blazing events.
Who it is for: itty-bitty dragon lovers everywhere!
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Poor Little Guy by Elanna Allen Starring: an itsy-bitsy bespectacled fish and the outsized octopus who captures it.
What happens: The octopus toys with the little fish, and although its unhinged playfulness contains an undercurrent of threat, the balance of power between predator and prey isn’t exactly as it seems.
For fans of: the minimalist illustrations, dark wit, and expectation-defying twists in Jon Klassen’s This Is Not My Hat. | | Inky's Amazing Escape: How a Very Smart Octopus Found His Way Home by Sy Montgomery; illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford What it’s about: the real-life exploits of Inky, an octopus whose drive to explore led him to make a highly unusual exit from New Zealand’s National Aquarium.
Why kids might like it: It’s tough not to like this book’s clever cephalopod hero, and the abundance of fascinating facts will grab aspiring scientists.
About the author: Naturalist Sy Montgomery writes for readers of all ages – you might recognize her from her popular adult book The Soul of an Octopus. | | Also an Octopus by Maggie Tokuda-Hall; illustrated by Benji Davis What it is: a delightfully off-kilter metafictional romp disguised as a how-to guide for writers.
What’s inside: Since “every story needs a character,” and this story stars a ukulele-strumming octopus. And since every character “needs to want something," the octopus resolves to build a purple spaceship made of glitter and waffles. You can imagine how outrageous things get after that...
Who it’s for: Budding storytellers may be inspired by Also an Octopus’ blend of absurdity and instruction. | |
How to Put an Octopus to Bed
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Sherri Duskey Rinker
What it is: a tale of an exuberant young octopus who takes charge of the family bedtime routine by making sure everyone has brushed their teeth, put on pajamas and gotten tucked in by all eight of his arms.
By the author of: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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