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Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers
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Cats in Construction Hats
by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Six colorful cats and their tiny rat friends work together to build a house.
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Big Gorilla: A Book of Opposites
by Anthony Browne
What's the opposite of old? Young! What's the opposite of sad? Happy! Big or small, alone or together, the primates in this book of opposites are wonderfully unique, from gorillas to white-faced capuchins to orangutans. With Anthony Browne's striking palette and flair for facial expressions, this celebration of the world of primates is sure to charm and entertain.
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Other Stories
by Lucy Cousins
An opportunistic little visitor. A billy goat who takes no prisoners. An industrious (and self-preserving) red hen. Three classic children's tales - Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, and The Little Red Hen - from the best-selling, award-winning author-illustrator showcased together in one rousing volume.
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Creepy Sheepy
by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Sleepy Sheepy wants his costume to be creepy and unique, so on Halloween night he becomes a Sheepwalker sheep.
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Duckie & Snaps: We Cannot Be Friends
by Ame Dyckman
After Duckie's egg rolls into Snaps' nest, they hatch and the enthusiastic duckling and reserved crocodile become friends, until they are told they cannot be friends because crocodiles eat duckies, in a story with big personalities and zany read-aloud fun.
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Love Is Here with You: A Lullaby of Blessings
by Jyoti Rajan Gopal
As a family sings their baby to sleep, deities from the Hindu pantheon act as guardians of sweet slumber, from wise Ganesha, remover of obstacles; to joyful Krishna, prince of music; to powerful Durga, goddess of strength and protection.
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Punch!: A Story About Kindness
by Michael Hall
When Badger bullies his friends Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear, they teach him an unforgettable lesson about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness.
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The Found Things
by Petr Horáček
The sun is shining when Rabbit wakes up - a perfect day for a walk! But when it's time to get dressed, only one sock can be found. Is the other one under the bed? No, but look, there's a nice warm hat. How about inside the closet? Not there either, but how about that beautiful tutu! As Rabbit comes up empty-handed in the search for a matching sock, each location yields another discovery and another item to add to the outfit of the day. And running into friends Squirrel and Mouse outside brings the best discovery yet!
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Wake Up, Moon!
by Lita Judge
The snowstorm is over, and stars are out, but one squirrel is having too much winter fun with his friends, in a cozy story about animal friends spending an unforgettable night together.
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My Little Golden Book About Pride
by Kyle Lukoff
Offers a way for families with young children to begin addressing themes of diversity and equality. It does so with an introduction to the history of Pride parades and the meaning behind each color of the LGBTQ+ rainbow flag.
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One Light
by Christie Matheson
Mouse feels all alone one dark and dreary night. She wonders if anybody else feels lonely, too. She's not sure if a single person can make a difference, but she decides to try. Mouse lit one light...And the result is magical. One by one, others in the neighborhood follow Mouse's lead. With each new spark, the stormy night becomes less gloomy. This luminous story is a brilliant and tender call to action, encouraging readers to spread kindness and create change in the world - one light at a time.
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Fish Don't Go to School
by Deb Pilutti
Henry tackles his first-day-of-school nerves by donning his beloved sparkly fish costume, but as the day progresses and he becomes more comfortable, Henry takes off different parts of his costume.
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Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue!
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Before the construction crew can start renovating a fine old neighborhood, they need the help of the garbage vehicles to clean up truckfuls of trash, and much more.
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Lost
by Bob Staake
As a little girl loses her cat, join the search party in an almost wordless story that celebrates helping our neighbors and gently reminds readers that what is lost can always be found.
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Dot! Scribble! Go!
by Hervé Tullet
Once again, Hervé Tullet brilliantly and successfully coaxes children to recognize and celebrate their innate artistic talent. He convinces each reader that their hand is magic and capable of transforming a few simple lines, squiggles, dots, and shapes into... well, pretty much anything they can imagine!
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Bear Feels Sad
by Karma Wilson
Bear spends the day missing his friends until they reunite.
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How to Spot a Mermaid
by Jane Yolen
A guide to what mermaids are, where you can find them, and how they may behave.
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