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HCPLC's Top 10 Picture Books of 2017
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Ada Twist, Scientist
by Andrea Beaty
The best-selling creators of Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer present the story of a little girl who, in the spirit of such visionaries as Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace, diligently applies her fledgling scientific prowess to advance her understanding of the world.
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The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
by Mo Willems
A latest entry in the best-selling series that includes the Caldecott Honor-winning Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! finds a messy Pigeon refusing to take a bath and insisting he had one a month earlier.
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Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses
by James Dean
Waking up in a grumpy mood and feeling that nothing is going his way all day long, Pete the Cat dons a pair of rocking magic sunglasses given to him by Grumpy Toad and learns that a good mood has been inside himself all along!
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The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
Follows the progress of a hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep.
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The Princess and the Pony
by Kate Beaton
Wanting a big, strong, beautiful horse that will help her fulfill her dream of becoming a warrior, Princess Pinecone is dismayed when her birthday arrives and she does not quite get the horse she envisioned.
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Margret & H.A. Rey's Curious George Goes to a Bookstore
by Julie M Bartynski
George's favorite author is signing books at the new bookstore in town, but waiting in line is hard when you're as curious as our favorite little monkey, especially when surrounded by so many great books!
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The Butter Battle Book
by Seuss
Engaged in a long-running battle, the Yooks and the Zooks develop more and more sophisticated weaponry as they attempt to outdo each other.
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Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues
by Kim Dean
Having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun that he does not want the day to end, Pete the Cat invites his friends to stay for a sleepover and has a cool idea when everyone wants to stay up after he becomes tired.
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What Pet Should I Get?
by Seuss
A never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss follows the adventures of a sister and brother who can't seem to make up their minds while trying to choose their first pet at the pet store, in a story that includes an editor's discussion about Dr. Seuss' creative process, his pets and the discovery of his latest manuscript.
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