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New Picture Books May 2019
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A piglet named Mercy
by Kate DiCamillo
When a pig named Mercy arrives at the Watsons' front door, she brings love and chaos to their lives
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Felipe and Claudette
by Mark Teague
A grumpy cat and a rambunctious dog invariably left behind on their shelter's adoption days navigate respective beliefs about why they have not been able to find forever homes, a situation that is impacted by unexpected loneliness when one of them is adopted. By the award-winning creator of the Dear Mrs. LaRue series.
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The great indoors
by Julie Falatko
Settling in for a relaxing holiday in a human house when its people depart for a camping trip, a menagerie of woodland animals get fancy, cook up a storm and host a big dance party, rending the place a mess just before they have to leave. 25,000 first printing.
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Grumpy duck
by Joyce Dunbar
Feeling very grumpy when her pond dries up, Duck stomps around under an increasingly gloomy cloud, rejecting offers to join her animal friends in their pastimes, including rolling in the mud with Pig and eating laundry with Goat, until a change in the weather brightens everyone's mood.
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Hiking Day
by Anne Rockwell; illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell
What it's about: They've tied their shoes, filled their water bottles, and chosen a trail -- this family is ready to hike to the top of Hickory Hill!
What's inside: straightforward text and detailed illustrations depicting autumn leaves, several kinds of wildlife, and a breathtaking hilltop vista.
Kids might also like: Similar to Hiking Day, Galen Goodwin Longstreth's Yes, Let's is a winsome read about a family hike.
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Pig the stinker
by Aaron Blabey
Rolling in the garbage, splashing in the mud and eating every unsavory thing he encounters, a super-messy Pig the Pug resists his owner's efforts to give him a bath and devises a plan to stop up the tub, with unexpected results. By the creator of The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon
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Side by side
by Christopher Raschka
A celebration of the bond between a child and an adult caregiver combines endearing animal artwork with read-aloud rhymes that remind children how special they are and how much they are loved.
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Ruby's sword
by Jacqueline Véissid
Unable to keep up with her long-legged brothers during an outdoor run, little Ruby picks up a stick and invites them to join her in imaginative swordfighting adventures of magic and creativity, while adorable animal friends play in the background. Simultaneous eBook.
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Dear Boy,
by Paris Rosenthal
A follow-up to the best-selling Dear Girl by the husband and daughter of the late Amy Krouse Rosenthal shares loving, inspirational messages for young boys on how to follow their dreams while practicing kindness, courage and honesty. Illustrated by the best-selling artist of Jack (Not Jackie). 200,000 first printing
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Crunch, the shy dinosaur
by Cirocco Dunlap
The author of This Book Will Not Be Fun and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning illustrator of The Watermelon Seed present the giggle-inducing story of a shy but playful dinosaur who shares whimsical lessons on the art of making friends.
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