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| Colette's Lost Pet by Isabelle ArsenaultDisappointed she cannot have a pet, Colette, who has just moved to a new house, claims she's lost a pet parakeet and two neighborhood boys agree to help her find it.
How will Colette's new friends feel when they discover that the bird is merely a flight of fancy? You'll have to read through to the unexpected ending of this charming, minimally colored picture book to find out. For fans of Earl the Squirrel by Don Freeman. |
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| Little Excavator by Anna DewdneyThere's Loader and Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane. They're ready to transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park. And who wants to help most of all? Little Excavator! But are there any jobs for someone so small? Anna Dewdney's signature rhyming text and inviting illustrations make this a perfect read aloud for for fans of things that go!
For another exuberant, anthropomorphic construction vehicle, try Candace Fleming's Bulldozer series. |
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| Firefighter Duckies! by Frank W. DormerFirefighter Duckies fill a busy day with everything from rescuing a whale that is stuck in a tree to helping a monster who is having trouble seeing.
With exaggerated illustrations, an over-the-top tone, and plenty of repetition to encourage child participation, Firefighter Duckies! is an upbeat and satisfyingly silly story. For fans of Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School. |
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| A Place to Read by Leigh HodgkinsonThe little reader in this book is having a hard time finding the ideal reading spot. Everywhere has noise, or smells, or is too hot or cold . . . and our reader finds himself with lots of company in each reading spot he considers.
Those who relish this bookish twist on the Goldilocks story may also appreciate author/illustrator Leigh Hodgkinson's earlier (but very different) spin in Goldilocks and Just One Bear. |
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| Can an Aardvark Bark? by Melissa Stewart; illustrated by Steve JenkinsBarks, grunts, squeals--animals make all kinds of sounds to communicate and express themselves. With a growling salamander and a whining porcupine, bellowing giraffes and laughing gorillas, this boisterous book is chock-full of fun and interesting facts and is sure to be a favorite of even the youngest animal enthusiasts.
Large type plus crisp torn-paper collages make the book welcoming for younger kids, while older kids may be intrigued by the detailed animal information in the final pages, but readers of all ages will find it hard to resist this title. For fans of Move! by Steve Jenkins. |
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| Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio; illustrated by Christian RobinsonThis is the story of four puppies: Fi-Fi, Foo-Foo, Ooh-La-La, and Gaston. Gaston works the hardest at his lessons on how to be a proper pooch. He sips-- never slobbers! He yips-- never yaps! And he walks with grace-- never races! Gaston fits right in with his poodle sisters.
Chunky, stylish illustrations pair perfectly with this sweet story that will resonate with anyone who's found comfort in a chosen family. If you love Gaston, don't miss the sequel, Antoinette. |
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| Wolfie the Bunny by Ame Dyckman; illustrated by Zachariah OHoraWhen her parents find a baby wolf on their doorstep and decide to raise him as their own, Dot is certain he will eat them all up until a surprising encounter with a bear brings them closer together.
While adults will appreciate Wolfie the Bunny's playfully modern details (the bunnies shop at a local co-op), kids will be drawn to its bold, colorful artwork and relatable family situations. For fans of Dog and Bear by Laura Vaccaro Seeger. |
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| Bear Is Not Tired by Ciara GavinBear and his duck family do everything together. That is, until winter arrives. Bear is supposed to hibernate this time of year, but he doesn't want to miss out on any of the fun. But can Bear really stay awake all winter long? Gentle humor and endearing illustrations bring a delightful twist to a bedtime routine that children and their parents will easily recognize.
Rounded shapes and pastel colors in the illustrations add a gentle, homey feel to this picture book that will be a hit with fans of Karma Wilson's Bear Snores On. |
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| Mother Bruce by Ryan T. HigginsBruce is a grumpy bear who likes no one and nothing but cooked eggs, but when some eggs he was planning to boil hatch and the goslings believe he is their mother, he must try to make the best of the situation.
How does one crotchety bear cope with raising four stubborn goslings? Find out in this "visually beautiful, clever, edgy, and very funny" (Kirkus Reviews) book that's just right for reading out loud. For fans of Bear's Eggs by Ingrid Schubert. |
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| Quackers by Liz WongA cat who thinks he's a duck? He must be Quackers!! This quirky funny book is about standing out, fitting in, and building a life with room for all. Quackers is a duck. Sure, he may have paws and whiskers. And his quacks might sound more like...well, meows, but he lives among ducks, everyone he knows is a duck, and he's happy.
Addressing issues of family and identity in a kid-friendly way, Quackers will appeal to young nonconformists, who might also enjoy Sharon G. Flake's You Are Not a Cat or Andrea J. Loney's Bunnybear. |
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