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Picture Books January 2018
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| Who Am I? An Animal Guessing Game by Robin Page; illustrated by Steve JenkinsWhat it is: a readaloud-ready guessing game for little zoologists. Cut-paper illustrations and hints about the habitat, diet, and behaviors of seven different animals present readers with age-appropriate clues to puzzle over before each animal's identity is revealed.
Don't miss: the extra animal facts on the final pages.
Kids might also like: My First Day, Creature Features, and the many other inventive nonfiction animal books by Robin Page and Steve Jenkins. |
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You hold me up
by Monique Gray Smith
Diverse families and friends help to hold one another up by being kind, sharing, learning, playing, laughing, and doing other supportive things together
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Nile crossing
by Katy Beebe
"Khepri, who lives in ancient Egypt, begins to feel nervous as he and his father travel to Thebes for Khepri's first day of scribe school"
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| 100 Things I Love to Do with You by Amy SchwartzWhat it is: a rhyming, cheerful compendium of everyday activities for children to do with a friend, sibling, or parent. Colorful cartoons depict a diverse array of characters trying such pastimes as making mud pies, writing secret codes, eating ice cream, and misbehaving (just a little).
For fans of: creator Amy Schwartz's earlier book, 100 Things that Make Me Happy, or Julie Morstad's How To. |
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| Boot & Shoe by Marla FrazeeStarring: Boot and Shoe, two canine siblings whose reassuring daily routine is shattered when a bewildering squirrel-chasing incident leaves each dog convinced that they've lost the other. Spare text and expressive artwork blend to create an irresistible, feel-good tone.
Reviewers say: "A dog-lover's delight and tender ode to friendship" (School Library Journal). |
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| Black Dog by Levi PinfoldWhat it's about: Outside the Hope family's ramshackle house sits a big black dog, and it's getting bigger every time someone looks outside! Frightened, the family hides -- except for Small. Bravely stepping up, Small taunts the colossal dog into chasing her, leading to an unexpected conclusion.
Why kids might like it: Rich, vibrant illustrations enhance a charming fable which encourages readers (big and small) to face their fears. |
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| Where's Walrus? and Penguin? by Stephen SavageWhat it is: a wordless, retro-modern romp featuring two escaped zoo animals who'll take on any disguise, no matter how silly, to elude the pursuing zookeeper.
Who it's for: sharp-eyed kids who love seek-and-find books but aren't quite ready for Waldo.
Series alert: New fans may want to check out Walrus' first escape in Where's Walrus? |
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A ball for Daisy
by Christopher Raschka
Told through impressionistic illustrations by the Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Hello, Goodbye Window, a poignant, wordless tale features an endearing young dog that is heartbroken when a bigger dog destroys a favorite toy.
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Contact your librarian 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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