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Picture Books October 2020
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In a jar
by Deborah Marcero
A charming, beautifully illustrated picture book about the power of memory and the magic of friendship finds little rabbit Llewellyn, who loves to collect things in jars, and best friend Evelyn trying to find a way to continue their very special friendship when Evelyn’s family moves away.
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Just like me
by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
A collection of poetic mini-stories by the creator of Grandma’s Purse explores the feelings and experiences of everyday girls from diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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No more naps! : a story for when you're wide-awake and definitely NOT tired
by Chris Grabenstein
A strong-willed toddler who does not want to take a nap goes on a stroller ride through the park past her neighbors, from a man sitting on a bench to a busy dogwalker, who take naps in her place until the whole city gradually drifts off to sleep. By the best-selling author of the Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series.
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Cool cuts
by Mechal Renee Roe
The best-selling illustrator of Kamala Harris’ Superheroes Are Everywhere depicts uplifting examples of African American boys and their culturally inspired hairstyles on spreads that repeat the inspiring refrain, “I am born to be awesome!”
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Together we grow
by Susan Vaught
A poignant celebration of inclusivity, acceptance and the importance of community rebuilding in the aftermath of disaster follows the experiences of a lonely fox family that searches for safety when a storm drives nearby farm animals indoors.
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Fred's big feelings : the life and legacy of Mister Rogers
by Laura Renauld
An uplifting picture book portrait of the creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood describes Fred Rogers’ struggles with big feelings in childhood, his relationship with his loving grandfather and his impassioned Capitol Hill hearing about the importance of public television funding.
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The bug girl : (a true story)
by Sophia Spencer
The 7-year-old budding scientist behind the #BugsR4Girls tweets describes how she was bullied for her life-long fascination with insects until she found support from an online community of hundreds of women scientists.
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The secret garden of George Washington Carver
by Gene Barretta
A picture book account inspired by George Washington Carver’s secret childhood garden describes how his experiences with growing things helped him develop a love of nature that shaped his adult achievements as a botanist, scientist and inventor.
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Bones in the White House : Thomas Jefferson's mammoth
by Candice F. Ransom
A picture-book account of the third American president’s lesser-known contributions as a supporter of natural-history exploration describes how Thomas Jefferson’s quest to find an intact mastodon skeleton significantly advanced the evolving science of paleontology.
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Leave It to Abigail! : The Revolutionary Life of Abigail Adams
by Barb Rosenstock
An uplifting tribute to America’s second First Lady describes how she defied historical conventions by asking questions, marrying against expectations, volunteering during the Revolutionary War and boldly representing her new country to powerful European leaders.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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