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Antoinette
by Kelly DiPucchio; illustrated by Christian Robinson
Fluffy little Antoinette isn't bothered that she's the only poodle in a family of bulldogs. Nope, she's bummed out that her brothers Rocky, Ricky, and Bruno all have special talents, but she doesn't…at least not yet. Her mom tells her to be patient, but it's tough. Then a friend goes missing, and Antoinette's tenacious, tumultuous search (which leads her all over Paris) reveals more than just the whereabouts of the lost dog. With illustrations that practically burst with "retro verve" (Publishers Weekly), this funny, upbeat sequel to Gaston can be enjoyed by fans and newcomers alike.
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Time now to dream
by Timothy Knapman
When they hear a strange sound coming from the forest one night, Alice and Jack are scared but investigate it anyway
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Life on Mars
by Jon Agee
Arriving on the planet Mars, a young astronaut looks around: it's dark, it's cold, and there's no one to eat the chocolate cupcakes he's brought. Undeterred, he sets out to explore…and a shy, curious Martian picks up his trail. Minimal but effective sight gags abound in the heavily outlined illustrations as the Martian -- huge, orange, and pointy-eared -- mirrors the astronaut's movements but is never detected, not even when it offers a timely bit of assistance. Kids who love yelling advice at clueless characters will relish this offbeat read and may also like Mac Barnett's Sam and Dave Dig a Hole.
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A perfect day
by Lane Smith
Enjoying an idyllic day in Bert's backyard, Cat, Dog, Chickadee and Squirrel are disturbed by a bumbling bear who crushes the flowerbed, drinks from the wading pool and gobbles up their food. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of It's a Book.
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Mouse and Hippo
by Mike Twohy
Painting a portrait of his hippo best friend that does not quite fit on the canvas but delights his friend anyway, Mouse receives an unexpected favor in return, in a giggle-inducing story by the creator of Wake Up, Rupert! Simultaneous eBook.
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| Count the Monkeys by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Kevin CornellIn this raucous picture book from the author of Extra Yarn, readers are encouraged to count the monkeys -- except that the monkeys are all hiding from a king cobra. Good thing those two mongooses ("or is it mongeese?") chased the cobra away. But what about the three crocodiles? Readers will have to hum, roar, and wave their arms to fend off the increasingly goofy creatures who frighten the monkeys. Hilariously tongue-in-cheek and bursting with "Saturday-morning-cartoon cheerfulness" (Booklist), Count the Monkeys is an irresistible read-aloud. For another interactive jungle adventure, check out What to Do If an Elephant Stands on Your Foot by Michelle Robinson. |
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| 8: An Animal Alphabet by Elisha CooperWhat's so special about the number eight? Why, eight is author/illustrator Elisha Cooper's favorite number, and he shares his admiration through this interactive book. On the first page, readers find a menagerie of watercolor-illustrated animals beginning with the letter A -- alpaca, aardvark, anteater, etc. -- including eight little ants to find and count. Every letter of the alphabet gets the same treatment, with eight matching animals in every mix. (In case you've never heard of critters such as quolls or xeruses, there are quirky factoids about every animal at the end). Combining counting, matching, animal info, and the alphabet, 8 is hard to define…and hard to put down. |
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| City Shapes by Diana Murray; illustrated by Bryan CollierA little girl with a kaleidoscope looks out from the cover of this book, inviting you in: "The city is bursting with shapes of each kind. And if you look closely, who knows what you’ll find!" Indeed, there are circles, ovals, squares, rectangles, triangles, diamonds, and stars to seek and find among the full-page collage illustrations, which combine photorealistic detail and bright watercolors. Alongside the rhythmic text, the images create a busy, expansive sense of the girl's New York City world. More than just a concept book, City Shapes is a sure bet for quiet reading or sharing out loud. |
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Shapes, reshape!
by Silvia Borando
Shapes reshape themselves into different animals
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Mix It Up!
by Hervé Tullet; translated by Christopher Franceschelli
Hervé Tullet, author of the popular Press Here, offers another inventive, engaging book that gives instructions directly to the reader. Focusing on color, Mix It Up! begins with a series of primary-colored dots. Readers are then encouraged to touch, smear, shake, and tilt the book in order to reveal new color combinations on every page. Tullet's minimal (but paint-spattered) illustrations are wonderfully tempting, vividly evoking the texture of actual wet paint. "Rivaling an iPad for its sheer fun and interactive elements" (School Library Journal), Mix It Up! is a mess-free way to teach kids about color mixing…though it's sure to send them running for the real paints!
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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San Mateo Public Library 55 West 3rd Avenue San Mateo, California 94402 (650) 522-7802www.smplibrary.org |
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