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| The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed; illustrated by Hatem AlyCreative chaos ensues when a little sister puts her stamp on the book her big brother has written: "She ruined every rhyming verse, so now my story sounds much -- MORE MAGNIFICENT!" Color-coded dialogue and energetic illustrations add to the laugh-out-loud fun. |
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| The Last Zookeeper by Aaron BeckerIn a precarious postapocalyptic world, a robot labeled "NOA" works diligently to protect a menagerie of animals from ever-rising floodwaters. Whether or not they’re familiar with the story of Noah’s ark, kids will be riveted by the lush, detailed illustrations and wordless worldbuilding in this hopeful tale. |
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| Animal Albums from A to Z by Cece BellWhile vinyl-loving grown-ups will appreciate the "record collection" concept, children will adore the absolute absurdity in this alphabet book of animal recording artists, from Arnie Dillow to the Zydeco Zebras. Popular author Cece Bell (El Deafo) never misses when it comes to silliness. |
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A unicorn, a dinosaur, and a shark were riding a bicycle
by Jonathan Fenske
When the narrator of the book INSISTS they ride a bicycle, a unicorn, dinosaur and shark, who are relaxing, are quite resistant to this turn of events, in this uproarious picture book that will leave kids wondering who really calls the shots in the story.
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| You're Going to Love This Book! by Jory John; illustrated by Olivier TallecUnabashed verve overflows from this picture book as it announces its supposed appeals: Bedtimes! Dentists! Brussels sprouts! Plus chores -- ah yeahhh! With exuberant artwork, enthusiastic interjections, and a twist ending, this book is sure to elicit heaps of giggles. YEAHHH! |
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Mermaid and pirate
by Tracey Baptiste
Through stormy skies and rough waters, Mermaid and Pirate, who cannot understand each other since they speak different languages and come from different worlds, become friends, learning that kindness and generosity speak louder than words.
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| Big by Vashti HarrisonFor little kids, being "big" is a good thing -- until suddenly it isn’t. Winner of the 2024 Caldecott Medal, this cleverly illustrated and tenderly told story about how judgment and fatphobia impacts a big-hearted girl will resonate with readers of all ages. |
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Buffalo Fluffalo
by Bess Kalb
"A sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is"
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Every Dreaming Creature
by Brendan Wenzel
This fascinating and fanciful read delves into the sensory experiences of sleeping animals. Salamander, octopus, tiger, elephant, and falcon are rendered in expressive mixed-media artwork that hints at each animal's nature as well as its appearance.
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| Jump In! by Shadra StricklandWhen jump ropes hit the pavement, the invitation in this book’s title beckons an entire neighborhood into joyful, boisterous play, from the "Double Dutch divas" to older Ms. Mabel with her "funky wiggle." Read-alike: Jacqueline Woodson’s The World Belonged to Us. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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