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Picture Books October 2018
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Lyle walks the dogs : a counting book
by Bernard Waber
Taking a dog-walking job, Lyle the exuberant crocodile builds a hard-working reputation and takes on more and more customers until he is challenged to walk 10 dogs simultaneously, a situation that also tests his counting skills.
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| A Parade of Elephants by Kevin HenkesWhat it's about: "Look! Elephants!" Five of them, in fact, all candy-colored and all on the march through this spare, inviting book highlighting concepts such as shapes, numbers, and prepositions.
Who it's for: With large text, a gentle tone, easy-to-understand words, and clear demonstrations of concepts, this parade is perfectly pitched for preschoolers. |
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Enemy pie
by Derek Munson
Hoping that the enemy pie which his father makes will help him get rid of his enemy Jeremy Ross, a little boy finds that instead it helps make a new friend. By the illustrator of Odd Velvet. Jr Lib Guild.
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Intergenerational Stories
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My hippie grandmother
by Reeve Lindbergh
A young girl describes all the things she likes about her grandmother, including growing vegetables, picketing City Hall, and playing the banjo
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| In Plain Sight by Richard Jackson; illustrated by Jerry PinkneyWhat it's about: Every afternoon, Sophie and her grandpa play their favorite game. First, Grandpa claims that he lost something -- a paper clip, a lemon drop, a paintbrush -- and then he asks Sophie to help him to find it.
Why kids might like it: they can search along with Sophie in the cheerful clutter of Grandpa's room, sharing in her triumph as she finds each item and basking in the bond between grandparent and grandchild. |
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| A Small Thing...but Big by Tony Johnston; illustrated by Hadley HooperStarring: tiny, pigtailed Lizzie, who's terrified of dogs.
What happens: Lizzie's mom introduces her to a shy older gentleman with a small, perky, dog. Though Lizzie is skittish, the man is encouraging, and as Lizzie gradually finds her confidence, a heartwarming friendship emerges.
Art alert: Uncluttered, old-fashioned illustrations in springtime hues strike just the right visual note for this celebration of small victories. |
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Grumpy Grandpa
by Heather Henson
Unsure how to deal with his grandpa and his grumpy ways, Jack listens to his aunt and uncle as they speak of his grandpa's younger days and learns about a man he never knew, causing him to be more patient and understanding through newfound respect and admiration.
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Yucky worms
by Vivian French
While helping Grandma in the garden, a child learns about the important role of the earthworm in helping plants grow
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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