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| The Little Guys by Vera BrosgolWhat it’s about: The forest-dwelling Little Guys are minuscule in size, but with their might combined, they're unstoppable. They can cross deep water! They can forage in tall bushes! They can steal food from chipmunks and beat up bears! Wait, what?
Read it for: jaunty, expressive artwork and a kid-friendly message about the uses (and misuses) of teamwork. |
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| Unicorn and Yeti: Sparkly New Friends by Heather Ayris Burnell; illustrated by Hazel QuintanillaIntroducing: big, fluffy Yeti and small, magical Unicorn, an unlikely pair who meet in a comical collision and forge a friendship based on a shared love of snow and sparkles.
Why kids might like it: this cute, cartoony series opener features colorful speech bubbles and very brief chapters, making it a fantastic choice for newly independent readers.
For fans of: Bob Shea’s Ballet Cat books or Ben Clanton’s Narhwal and Jelly series. |
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If I Was the Sunshine
by Julie Fogliano
The award-winning author of If You Want to See a Whale and the illustrator of President Obama's Of Thee I Sing combine lyrical, thought-provoking verses with warmly evocative art in a celebration of the awe-inspiring nature of relationships, love and connection. 175,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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| High Five by Adam Rubin; illustrated by Daniel SalmieriWhat it is: a series of finger-stretching, hand-slapping challenges to prepare you for the 75th Annual High Five Tournament.
Hold that book steady! This exuberant, interactive read is packed with opportunities for kids to high-five its pages.
Author alert: Fans of the oddball humor and playful illustrations in Dragons Love Tacos won't want to miss this latest book from the same creative duo. |
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| Motor Mouse by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Arthur Howard Starring: Motor Mouse, a friendly delivery driver who approaches a variety of experiences -- sharing, revisiting old memories, and trying new things -- with humor and relatable emotion.
Why kids might like it: While the large format has a familiar picture book feel, the short chapters allow beginning readers to grow their skills.
Series alert: This inviting volume jump-starts a new series of easy readers.
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| Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed; illustrated by Stasia BurringtonWhat it is: an inspiring, star-spangled picture book based on the childhood of Mae Jemison, whose passion and ambition led her to become the first African American woman in space.
Who it's for: space-obsessed dreamers, future trailblazers, and aspiring scientists.
Further reading: Kids who are curious about women in space might also enjoy Carmella Van Vleet's To the Stars!, a biography of astronaut Kathryn Sullivan. |
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The Darkest Dark
by Chris Hadfield
A tale inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield follows a little boy's imaginative journey through the universe, where his adventures in space are challenged by his fear of the dark. Simultaneous eBook. 75,000 first printing.
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How to Catch a Star
by Oliver Jeffers
Determined to catch a star by climbing to the top of the tallest tree and building a rocket ship out of paper, a young boy makes a discovery about the night sky that leads to an unexpected friendship.
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| Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly with Winifred Conkling; illustrated by Laura FreemanFeaturing: Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African American NASA mathematicians who, despite widespread discrimination, made a lasting impact on the space race. Book buzz: Filled with warm, colorful illustrations, this picture book was adapted from Margot Lee Shetterly's book for adults, which was also made into a popular movie in 2016. |
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Stars
by Mary Lyn Ray
Explores the wonder of stars, whether they are in the night sky, on a plant as a promise of fruit to come, or in one's pocket for those days when one does not feel shiny
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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