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Mermaid day
by Diana Murray
On Mermaid Day, the mer-queen throws a big bash and sea creatures of all kinds attend, including a shy shark who joins in the dancing.
Also available on Hoopla and Cloud Library.
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Lawrence & Sophia
by Doreen Cronin
When Lawrence and Sophia meet and become friends, they find ways to enjoy each other's company without leaving their own safe spots, but when a storm comes, they both venture out of their comfort zones to see if the other is okay.
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Why did the monster cross the road?
by R. L. Stine
Filled with side-splitting jokes, this irresistible story follows monster best friends Hunny and Funny who know exactly how to cheer each other up—with laughter.
Also available on Cloud Library and Hoopla.
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Pa, me, and our sidewalk pantry
by Toni Buzzeo
Together Pa and Jelly Bean build a sidewalk pantry right next to their sidewalk library, and as they get more visitors, Jelly Bean comes up with the idea to combine the books and food; so neighbors feel invited to take a meal and a good book.
Also available on Hoopla and Cloud Library.
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The real story
by Sergio Ruzzier
In this clever and creative whodunit, Cat and Mouse debate the truth behind a broken cookie jar and the missing cookies.
Also available on Hoopla.
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Mine!
by Candace Fleming
When five furry creatures—Mouse, Hare, Fox, Deer and Bear—go after one shiny red apple, which has just fallen to the ground, they wonder what to do, in this uproarious picture book that celebrates sharing.
Also available on Cloud Library.
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Baller Ina
by Liz Casal
Ina uses her signature ballet moves on the basketball court to lead her team to victory, in this celebration of the multifaceted nature of kids.
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Nesting dolls
by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Longing to be just like her gorgeous Gullah Geechee family, Anylaka learns through her Grandma's special set of nestling dolls that what's on the outside doesn't always tell the whole story—and that her unique beauty has been growing within her for generations.
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The red jacket
by Bob Holt
Bob loves his red jacket. The red jacket makes him feel swanky cool. The red jacket makes other seagulls notice him and even speak to him. But when a wave washes it away, will Bob lose his cool and his newfound friends, too?
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Celebrate National Poetry Month |
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How to write a poem
by Kwame Alexander
Combines playful text with inventive artwork to encourage readers to celebrate the magic of discovering their very own poetry in the world around them.
Also available on Hoopla and Cloud Library.
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A poem in your pocket
by Margaret McNamara
Introduces a variety of poetic forms through the story of young Elinor, whose confidence falters as she tries to write something perfect in time for a famous poet's visit to her school.
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Daniel finds a poem
by Micha Archer
An invitation to discover poetry in nature that finds a young boy visiting the park and learning from new animal friends what they perceive as poetry.
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Explosion at the poem factory
by Kyle Lukoff
Kilmer Watts learns how to write poems using a poetry machine, but after an explosion at the poem factory, Kilmer begins to worry about how poetry will ever survive.
Also available on Hoopla.
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Poem in my pocket
by Chris Tougas
Perfect for National Poetry Month, this highly innovative celebration of poetry and creativity doubles as an imaginative rhyming adventure tale and a wonderful allegory for the creative writing process.
Also available on Hoopla.
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Poetree
by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds
A shy girl celebrates winter's end by writing a poem to a tree and is surprised when the tree writes back.
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Guess who, haiku
by Deanna Caswell
A poetic guessing game that invites children to guess the identities of subsequent animals before a final poem reveals that the reader is the last, but not least, character.
Also available on Hoopla.
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How to be a lion
by Ed Vere
When Leonard the lion and his friend Marianne, a duck, are confronted by a pack of lion bullies, they find a creative way to stand up for themselves.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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