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Picture Books December 2018
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| I Just Like You by Suzanne BloomWhat it is: a heartwarming celebration of differences among a group of animal friends. Whether they dress differently (a scarf for llama, a parasol for elephant), get around differently (a wheelchair for wombat, a unicycle for squirrel), or pace themselves differently (tiger is speedy where porcupine is steady), nothing can divide these devoted pals.
Want a taste? "You don't look just like me. You don't see the things I see. You don't walk just like me... You just like me!" |
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The Truly Brave Princesses
by Dolores Brown
What it's about: Princess Nin is a firefighter, Princess Gilda is a supermarket cashier, Princess Agnes is retired, and Princess Liang is in a wheel chair. This gallery of princesses gives visibility to lot of women who do not fit with the traditional conception of a princess. Maybe it's time to realize that each and every one of us could be a princess.
What the reviewer's say: "There is a warm spirit of thoughtful, deliberate inclusion behind the list of princesses presented, and the details Brown selects for each princess are delightful, intimate, bite-size treats" (Booklist Review).
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| Hide and Seek by Anthony BrowneFeaturing: Poppy and Cy, a brother and sister who find more than they expected while playing hide-and-seek in the woods.
Art alert: These aren't just any woods -- there are 18 eerie, fanciful shapes hiding in the branches and shadows of this forest, just waiting for sharp-eyed readers to find them.
For fans of: seek-and-find puzzle stories, such as Steve Light's Have You Seen My Dragon? and Have You Seen My Monster?. |
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I Hate My Cats: (A Love Story)
by Davide Cal
What it's about: Ginger and Fred, a pair of cats, can be picky, messy, and troublesome, and although they frustrate the author, in the end their presence is comforting--and essential.
Who it's for: Readers who no all about the ups and downs of living with a feline companion.
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Elbow Grease
by John Cena
Starring: Elbow Grease, a little monster truck with a big problem! He's smaller than his four brothers, but wants to prove that he has the guts and the grit to do big things.
Author alert: Yes, this picture book was written by that John Cena: pro wrestling superstar!
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Lucy Fell Down the Mountain
by Kevin Cornell
What it's about: Lucy is having a terrible day. She's falling down a mountain. As she passes various characters--a mountain man, a bungeeing duck, and a pile of shuffling bears--she tries to ask for help. But everyone misinterprets her requests.
Why you might you might like it: With a perfect blend of Looney Tunes-style comedy and breezy short text, Lucy Fell Down the Mountain offers a simple solution to bad days: Just roll with it!
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Winter Is Here
by Kevin Henkes
What it's about: A companion to the best-selling When Spring Comes and In the Middle of Fall combines simple, poetic text and seasonally inspired artwork in a celebration of winter's sights, sounds and smells.
Author alert: Did you know that, among the dozens of books he wrote, author Kevin Henkes won the Caldecott Award for Kitten's First Full Moon?
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Potato Pants!
by Laurie Keller
What it's about: Potato is very excited to buy a pair of pants on sale at Lance Vance's Fancy Pants Store, but when he sees Eggplant, who pushed him the day before, he is afraid to go in.
Who it's for: If you get a giggle out of absurdist humor, you will not want to miss this high-energy picture book.
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Auntie Luce's Talking Paintings
by Francie Latour
What it's about: Visiting her artist aunt in Haiti every winter, a young girl observes the paintings created in honor of the heroes who fought for the country's independence and discovers her own historical identity when the time comes to have her own portrait painted.
Real-world connection: Luce Turner was a real artist in Haiti, who the author used to visit while growing up.
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Thank you, Omu!
by Oge Mora
What it's about: When her wonderful stew attracts the attention of hungry neighbors, Omu generously shares portion after portion before discovering that she has nothing left to eat herself, a dilemma that culminates in a heartwarming community surprise.
For fans of: Matt de la Peña's Las Stop on Market Street and Mac Barnett's Extra Yarn.
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I Want My Hat Back
by Jon Klassen
What it's about: The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear's memory and renews his search with a vengeance.
Author alert: John Klassen wrote two other slyly humorous tales involving hats: Caldecott Award-winning This Is Not My Hat and We Found a Hat.
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| Good Night, Knight by Betsy LewinWhat it's about: A sleepless knight and a weary horse go on a nighttime quest in search of golden, delicious cookies.
Why kids might like it: Repetition, homophones, and onomatopoeia make the text accessible for emerging readers, while playful illustrations -- Knight sleeps in full armor, and Horse's expressions are priceless -- add a light comic touch.
Kids might also like: Shelley Moore Thomas' Good Knight series. |
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Frog and Fly: Six Slurpy Stories
by Jeff Mack
What it's about: Their unlikely friendship challenged by Frog's certainty that Fly would be a tasty snack, two companions engage in a never-ending battle of wits throughout the course of six short chapters told in the style of comic strips.
Who it's for: Kids who are excited by comic strips and can't wait to read one by themselves.
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Bad Bye, Good Bye
by Deborah Underwood
What it's about: Moving to a new town, new home and new school is hard, but this less-than-80-word picture book shows how a new destination can offer wonderful surprises and how a bad day can turn into a good one!
Who it's for: new readers who want to experience a story while taking pride in their emerging abilities.
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Banana!
by Ed. Vere
What it's about: In a book about manners by the creator of Chick, two monkeys have a dilemma when there is only one banana to share and the monkey without the banana does not know the "magic word."
Why kids might like it: When learning to read gets frustrating, it's a a relief to have a two-word story to conquer.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Morton Grove Public Library 6140 Lincoln Ave Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 (847) 965-4220www.mgpl.org/ |
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