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Wolf in the snow
by Matthew Cordell
When a wolf cub and little girl are lost in a snowstorm they must find their way home
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The unexpected love story of Alfred Fiddleduckling
by Timothy Basil Ering
When Captain Alfred's boat is caught in an unexpected storm everything aboard the ship is flung to the far reaches of the sea except one little duckling and a fiddle that the the duckling embraces with all his heart
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Hooray for birds!
by Lucy Cousins
Birds of all feathers flock together in a colorful rhyming tale by the creator of Maisy that invites children to imagine themselves as brilliantly plumed birds that make onomatopoeic sounds.
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Carry me!
by Rosemary Wells
Soothing verse and celebrated art by an award-winning author/illustrator enhance a perfect gift for a baby which contains three poems just right for sharing at bedtime or anytime.
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| Princess Cora and the Crocodile by Laura Amy Schlitz; illustrated by Brian FlocaBoring books, tedious exercises, and three baths a day -- Princess Cora's parents claim these things will make her a good queen, but Cora's not so sure. Frustrated yet unable to speak out, Cora writes to her fairy godmother, who sends an unconventional response: a humongous pet crocodile! Though he's far from cuddly, the croc is fiercely loyal -- and perfectly willing to don a dress and mop-wig to impersonate the princess so that she can take a day off. Simultaneously silly and sophisticated, this lengthy collaboration between two award-winning creators is perfect for emerging chapter book readers or for sharing as a family. |
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| Building Our House by Jonathan BeanWhile his award-winning picture book At Night was set in the city, this winsome offering from author and illustrator Jonathan Bean is pure country. A young girl's family lives in a trailer while they slowly build their new home from scratch. Bean, who based the story on events from his own childhood, offers readers a highly detailed account of the house-building process (from laying the foundation to hosting a frame-raising party) as well as a moving portrait of a family whose mutual work creates tight-knit bonds. |
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| All the World by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon; illustrated by Marla FrazeeExpressing both how cozy and how big the world can seem, this evocative book follows a diverse cast of characters through a day’s worth of activities, moving from tightly framed scenes to expansive panoramas. There's fun on the beach, a visit to a farmers' market, a picnic beneath a big, old tree, the hustle and bustle of getting caught in a sudden rainstorm, and more. Children will appreciate the simple, rhythmic rhymes and the gorgeous pictures packed with details; adults will be drawn to the philosophical, interconnected feel of the whole package. |
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| Three Bears in a Boat by David SomanAfter accidentally breaking their Mama's beloved blue seashell, three bear siblings named Dash, Charlie, and Theo sail away in search of a replacement. Although they meet other bears in boats, explore an island, encounter enormous whales, and get caught in a sudden storm, finding another blue shell proves more difficult than they expected. Using the exhilarating sweep of the ocean as a backdrop, Three Bears in a Boat combines visual drama with gentle humor to create a high-seas adventure -- one with a reassuring ending that may remind readers of Maurice Sendak's classic Where the Wild Things Are.
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Contact your librarians for more great books!
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Harrison Memorial Library Ocean and Lincoln Carmel, California 93921 831-624-4629www.hm-lib.org/ |
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