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Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers Winter 2024
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My Dad Is a Tree
by Jon Agee
A little girl convinces her dad to be a tree all day long, no matter what, even in the rain, in this imaginative picture book that encourages playing pretend and pays tribute to parents who will do just about anything for their kids.
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I Am Dog!
by Peter Bently
A day in the life of a dog - told from the dog's point of view! A funny rhyming picture book from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton. Have you ever wondered just what goes on in a dog's head? Now you can find out in this funny rhyming story!
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If I Was a Horse
by Sophie Blackall
Entertaining equine escapades ensue when a young child spends the day imagining their life as a horse, in this joyful celebration of the real power of imagination.
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Philadelphia Chickens: A Too-Illogical Zoological Musical Revue
by Sandra Boynton
Celebrating its 21st anniversary and accompanied by a full-length, fully orchestrated CD of original songs, this full-color songbook of 17 ½ illustrated story poems has been redrawn and redesigned for a new generation of readers, singers and musicians.
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Ploof
by Ben Clanton
In this imaginative and interactive book, Ploof, a friendly, puffy cloud full of feelings, helps little readers learn social-emotional skills like empathy, encouragement and kindness - and how to be a fantastic friend.
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Something, Someday
by Amanda Gorman
This stunning new picture book by the presidential inaugural poet and a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator shows how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact - and how, with a little faith and friendship, we can find beauty and create change.
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I'm Sticking with You--and the Chicken Too!
by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
In this follow up to I'm Sticking with You, Bear and Squirrel are back, and they're perfectly in tune. They make merry music, they sing the same song - it's all going great, until Chicken comes along. Chicken knows she could add something to Bear and Squirrel's band of two, but the duo is certain that three is a crowd! Fed up, Chicken leaves--and lands herself in hot water. Will Bear and Squirrel come to the rescue?
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Uh-Oh! Rabbit
by Jo Ham
Appearing for the first time in a series of children's books, Rabbit, a black-silhouetted bunny constantly on the go, knows life comes with its share of ups and downs, from seesaws and diving boards to ski jumps and slides.
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The Voice in the Hollow
by Will Hillenbrand
Taking a shortcut home through the spooky Hollow, young mouse Hubert is guided on his journey by another mouse, but when he reaches his destination, he turns to find his guide gone and races home to tell his family about his wild adventure.
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Playful Pigs from A to Z
by Anita Lobel
Waking up in their pen ready for an adventure, 26 playful pigs happily oink their way through the alphabet when they discover a field full of surprises.
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Lunar New Year: A Celebration of Family and Fun
by Mary Man-Kong
In this celebration of the Lunar New Year, preschoolers can learn about the zodiac animals, the delicious food, the exciting parades and all the fun traditions that are part of this joyous celebration!
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We Don't Talk About Bruno
by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Through bright illustrations, this magical picture book brings to life the hit song "We Don't Talk About Bruno” from Disney's Encanto.
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365: How to Count a Year
by Miranda Paul
This fun-filled exploration of the many ways a year can be broken down, such as 52 Friday night movie nights, 365 “good mornings,” and 12 calendar backgrounds, introduces numbers big and small in imaginative ways.
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A Delicious Story
by Barney Saltzberg
When Big Mouse eats the story in their book, Little Mouse, who is not ok with this, wants to hear a tale and will settle for nothing less, in this funny read-aloud that showcases both the patience required of true creativity and on-the-spot storytelling.
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Forever Our Home
by Tonya Simpson
This thoughtful lullaby introduces young readers to the plants and animals of the Prairies and the Plains, and captures, through breathtaking artwork, the sacred, ancestral connections between Indigenous children and their Traditional Territories.
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Stuck in the Middle
by Tom Tinn-Disbury
Divorce and separation can be hard on any family and a difficult topic for children to understand, including Tilly. Tilly lives in the mountains with her mummy and daddy. She loves it - there are beautiful views and lots of space to play. The only downside is that she lives some of the time with Mummy on one mountain and the rest of the time with Daddy on another. Even though their mountains are joined by a bridge, Tilly isn't allowed to use it. Instead, Tilly has to walk all the way down one mountain and trek up the next to get between the two houses, which makes her extremely tired and makes her wish that they all lived together. One day, when upset, Tilly decides to fix the old, wobbly bridge in the hope that it will fix her family. Will she succeed?
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You're Finally Here!
by Mâelanie Watt
A rabbit has many questions involving where a friend has been and why it took so much time for the friend to appear.
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Be Antiracist
by Nyasha Williams
Ally Baby Can books introduce allyship to tiny change-makers! Perfect for shared reading with an adult. Ally Baby Can: Be Antiracist models how young kids can stand up for members of the BIPOC community in the fight against systemic racism. Extensive back matter includes important guidelines for allyship, a kid-friendly reading list, and other helpful resources for baby and you. It is never too early to learn about ways to change our world.
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I Love Your Face!
by Karma Wilson
Full of joy, heart and love, this sweet read-aloud picture book shows little ones how utterly irresistible they are - especially their beautiful faces!
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Penguin and Ollie
by Salina Yoon
Worried about his new friend, a shy octopus named Ollie, Penguin recruits the other animals to help look for him, and discovers something more precious than treasure.
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Daddy's Hugs and Snuggles
by Linda Ashman
Featuring a diversity of families, this joyful ode to the special love between father and child captures all the precious moments they share throughout the day.
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Stanley's Park
by William Bee
Stanley and his friends have fun at the local park, in this fun-filled picture book with illustrations that helpfully depict community parks for toddlers.
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A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree
by Daniel Bernstrom
Entertaining illustrations and energetic text reveal what happens when a hungry, fuzzy bear and a hive of angry bees come face to face.
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Make Way for Butterfly
by Ross Burach
Butterfly learns from Bee that he too is a pollinator and can help in the important work of pollinating plants.
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Dragon Noodle Party: A Story of Chinese Zodiac Animals
by Ying Chang Compestine
All the animals of the zodiac celebrate snake's long and happy life by preparing long noodles - a Chinese tradition for birthdays - in this colorful picture book that includes a kid-friendly Dragon Beard Noodles recipe as well as a note about the Chinese Zodiac.
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Sleepy Sheepy
by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Despite his name, Sleepy Sheepy is WIDE-AWAKE, giving Ma and Pa Sheepy a run for their money as they try to get him to go to bed.
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Let's Go!
by Michael Emberley
A little creature and five friends find creative ways to get to a party.
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Mine!
by Candace Fleming
When five furry creatures - Mouse, Hare, Fox, Deer and Bear - go after one shiny red apple, which has just fallen to the ground, they wonder what to do, in this uproarious picture book that celebrates sharing.
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Tiny Dino
by Deborah Freedman
A small but mighty bird declares it is a dinosaur! But no one believes that dinosaurs still exist. How can it be a dinosaur when it is so little? Dinosaurs didn't have feathers...or did they? This tiny dino is here to explain to its animal friends that birds are, in fact, dinosaurs, and all creatures are connected to one big animal family.
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10 Cats
by Emily Gravett
A family of playful kittens jump, slide and splatter paint everywhere in this entertaining introduction to numbers and colors from award-winning author of Monkey and Me, Dogs and The Odd Egg.
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Playtime for Restless Rascals
by Nikki Grimes
A mother wakes up her child whose job is to play, as there is so much to do in a fun-filled day, from dancing in puddles to jumping in leaves.
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100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli
by David LaRochelle
This comical counting adventure follows 100 mighty dragons all named Broccoli as they each embark on their own journey until there's one dragon left, who retreats to a cave for the winter and reemerges in the spring with a special surprise!
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Good Morning, Good Night
by Anita Lobel
Told from a child's perspective, this engaging picture book introduces the concept of opposites as the narrator strolls through town and sees all that makes the city go.
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ABC and You and Me
by Corinna Luyken
In this original ABC book that encourages readers to sit up and move, kids and grownups use their bodies to make the shapes of each letter (and observant readers will notice details on each page that represent those letters). Gloriously illustrated by the acclaimed creator of The Book of Mistakes, this is a terrific new way to learn the alphabet.
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See You Someday Soon
by Pat Zietlow Miller
In this touching picture book, a child imagines ways to connect with a grandmother who lives far away, knowing that any type of journey is worth it to see someone you love.
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The Bears Shared
by Kim Norman
This delightful read-aloud celebrates finding warmth and shelter during a springtime storm as a group of bears share their lair with the animals of the forest when they need it most.
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Tap! Tap! Tap!: Dance! Dance! Dance!
by Herve Tullet
This innovative picture book, filled with color, action and movement, encourages interactive thinking by inviting children to a very special dance - one in which their hand becomes the dancer and the book the dance floor.
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Bearplane
by Deborah Underwood
From the departure gate to the baggage claim, Bear Cub experiences his first time on a plane.
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Tooth Fairy helper
by Christy Webster
When the Tooth Fairy is too tired to deliver a prize to a little girl with a wiggly tooth, Uni the unicorn is ready to help and, with a little magic, makes sure the little girl has something special to wake up to.
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Crane Jane!
by Andrea Griffing Zimmerman
Lifting cargo from ships to dry land, Crane Jane must use all her skill to keep the crane under control when high winds send her load swinging, in this second book in the series that introduces women as leaders in unusual jobs.
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