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The Bedtime Book
by S. Marendaz
Unable to fall asleep when her favorite bedtime book goes missing, Mouse embarks on a search with the help of Frank the dog, in a whimsical nighttime story that incorporates themes of friendship and sharing. Illustrations.
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The Three Billy Goats Buenos
by Susan Middleton Elya; illustrated by Miguel Ordóñez
What it is: a bilingual spin on The Three Billy Goats Gruff that asks readers to consider why the troll is so grumpy in the first place.
Why kids might like it: With bright, chunky art and appealing rhymes in a mix of English and Spanish, this empathy-building tale makes a crowd-pleasing read-aloud.
Want a taste? “There once were three goats, a brotherly trio. They needed to crisscross a fast-moving río. But under the bridge lived a grumpy gigante with tootsies as big as a small elefante.”
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| Don't Worry, Little Crab by Chris HaughtonWhat it’s about: At first, Little Crab is thrilled to join Very Big Crab on a trip from their tide pool home to the open ocean. But the crashing waves bring newfound anxiety; can this crustacean find the courage for undersea exploration?
Why kids might like it: Bursting with bold, blocky artwork as well as alliteration and onomatopoeia, Don’t Worry, Little Crab makes an attention-grabbing read-aloud.
Kids might also like: Carolyn Crimi’s There Might Be Lobsters, another beach-set book about overcoming fear. |
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Over in the Meadow
by Jane Cabrera
A boldly illustrated rendition of the classic counting song depicts animal mothers and babies who play together on a beautiful day in the meadow before children are invited to find and count all the babies as they appear in groups on the final spread. Illustrations.
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You are ready! : the world is waiting
by Eric Carle
The best-selling creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar combines sparse text with Eric Carle’s signature cut-paper artwork in an inspirational gift book that invites readers to spread their wings and pursue the next big step. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Giraffe Problems
by Jory John
Edward the giraffe feels self-conscious about his neck, until he meets Cyrus, the turtle, who puts an appreciative spin on the image of necks.
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Drawn Together
by Minh Lê; illustrated by Dan Santat
Starring: an English-speaking boy and his Thai-speaking grandfather, both frustrated by the language barrier between them.
What happens: As each discovers that the other can draw, grandfather and grandson begin an artistic duet, both adding distinctive touches to their multi-colored, multi-layered world of imagination.
Who it's for: aspiring artists and families in search of inclusive intergenerational reads.
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Look
by Fiona Woodcock
A brother and sister spend an exciting day at the zoo where they find balloons, baboons, kangaroos, and more. Told entirely through illustrations and single words containing a double "O"
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Circle
by Mac Barnett
When Triangle breaks the rule about not hiding behind the waterfall while playing hide-and-seek with Circle and Square, Circle must rescue him
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I am enough
by Grace Byers
A lyrical ode to self-confidence and kindness for girls from every background, written by the activist star of Empire, touches on themes of diversity, respecting others and loving oneself. 75,000 first printing.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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