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Picture Books November 2018
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| The Wall in the Middle of the Book by Jon AgeeStarring: a knight who's certain that the brick wall dividing this book is all that protects him from the (supposedly) vicious beasts and (probably) dangerous ogre on the other side.
What happens: Chunky, soft-hued illustrations allow readers to see that the knight's real peril isn't his across-the-wall neighbors, but his own limited perspective.
Read it for: sly visual humor and an evergreen message of inclusion. |
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| Carmela Full of Wishes by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Christian RobinsonWhat it's about: On her 7th birthday, Carmela finds a fluffy white dandelion, just right for wishing. But what should she wish for?
Art alert: Carmela's imagined wishes appear in a papel picado style, adding a culturally distinct note to the mixed-media illustrations that lovingly depict her neighborhood.
Reviewers say: This lively and hopeful book offers "another near-perfect slice of life" (Kirkus Reviews) from the award-winning creators of Last Stop on Market Street. |
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Got to Get to Bear's
by Brian Lies
What it's about: In spite of the worsening weather, Izzy the chipmunk sets off to Bear's den in response to an urgent request from a friend in need.
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| Pearl by Molly IdleWhat it's about: Though pink-finned mermaid Pearl longs for a big, important job, her mother asks her to look after a tiny grain of sand.
Read it for: soft, swirling, jewel-toned illustrations, plus an ending that reminds readers that "the smallest of things can make a great difference."
Who it's for: mermaid fans of all ages, as well as kids who love author/illustrator Molly Idle's Flora books. |
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I Don't Want to Go to Sleep
by Dev Petty
What it's about: "Frog is excited about the coming of winter, until he finds out that frogs sleep through the long cold months while they hibernate."--
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Monster Trouble
by Lane Fredrickson
What it's about: Unafraid of the monsters who interfere with her bedtime, Winifred Schnitzel tries to find a way to scare them away.
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Bear Snores On
by Karma Wilson
What it's about: As the other animals of the wood stop by to throw a little party to warm up in Bear's cave, the guests notice that their unexpected host will sleep through it all until he suddenly wakes to discover all the festivities around him.
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Llama Llama Red Pajama
by Anna Dewdney
What it's about: When Mama Llama tucks her in for the night and leaves the room, Baby Llama suddenly starts to get nervous and so bellows, hollers, and screams for her return in this lively picture book with simple text.
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Stick and Stone
by Beth Ferry
What it's about: Stick and Stone are both lonely until Pinecone's teasing causes one to stick up for the other, and a solid friendship is formed. 50,000 first printing.
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If All the Animals Came Inside
by Eric Pinder
What it's about: Illustrations and rhyming text explore the fun and mayhem that could ensue if elephants, kangaroos, bats and more were to come inside a little boy's house.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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