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Picture Books October 2020
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Three little kittens : (and one little mouse!)
by Barbara McClintock
A comic-style rendering of the classic nursery rhyme depicts three high- spirited kittens who wail with misery over their lost mittens before finding and washing them, earning pie and hugs from their mama. By the award-winning creator of Emma and Julia Love Ballet. Illustrations.
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The way home for wolf
by Rachel Bright
An independent-minded wolf cub finds himself alone and lost in the chill of an Arctic night before discovering that everyone sometimes needs a friend’s help. By the creators of The Lion Inside. Illustrations.
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Almost Time
by Gary D. Schmidt and Elizabeth Stickney; illustrated by G. Brian Karas
What it’s about: When Ethan and his dad run out of maple syrup one chilly winter, Ethan begins the long wait for spring, when the saps runs, the trees are tapped, and sugaring time rolls around again.
Why kids might like it: Ethan’s impatience for the season to change will be relatable to all kinds of kids, and those who aren’t familiar with sugaring may be fascinated by the process.
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Bedtime for Sweet Creatures
by Nikki Grimes; illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon
What it’s about: A toddler’s bedtime routine gets wild when every ploy to stay awake -- from clinging like a koala to hopping like an antelope -- conjures up a colorful imaginary animal.
Art alert: Bold hues and lively patterns in the collage illustrations infuse energy into this cozy read.
Try this next: Mary Logue’s Sleep Like a Tiger, another lyrical bedtime story featuring imagined animals.
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| Just Because by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Isabelle ArsenaultWhat it's about: the time-honored bedtime-stalling tactic of asking questions.
What kind of questions? A not-sleepy child begins by asking why the ocean is blue, and follows up with queries such as "Why do leaves change color? What is a black hole? Why do people have to sleep?" For each question, the child's patient parent spins an imaginative answer.
Who it's for: Although kids who prefer factual answers may be disappointed, those who relish flights of fancy will be charmed.
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| All Ears, All Eyes by Richard Jackson; illustrated by Katherine TillotsonWhat it is: a hushed and awestruck dive into the sights and sounds of forest animals at twilight.
What's inside: Swirling lines and luminous colors distinguish the watercolor illustrations, while rhyming text rich with onomatopoeia invites both wonder and quiet calm.
Want a taste? "Fox, mouse, owl, bat, this and that (was that a cat?), in our deep, dark woods. Where? There! Shhh." |
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| The Big Bed by Bunmi Laditan; illustrated by Tom KnightWhat it's about: one child's pitch about why she should get to sleep in the big bed with her mom, instead of her dad. (For starters, he already has a mommy, and he's not afraid of the dark.)
Why kids might like it: The contrast between the girl's businesslike dialogue and her intense demeanor generates sly humor that will amuse kids and adults alike.
About the author: Caregivers might recognize author Bunmi Laditan as the creator of the Honest Toddler blog. |
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| Thank You and Good Night by Patrick McDonnellWhat it's about: A girl named Maggie hosts a sleepover for her pint-sized animal friends: bunny Clement, elephant Jean, and bear Alan Alexander.
Why kids might like it: Winsome illustrations enhance the coziness of the animals' games and their before-bed gratitude practice, while playful details (like "nom nom nom" sounds during snacktime) temper the story's sweetness with humor.
Did you know? The adorable animals in this book are named after iconic children's book creators Clement Hurd, Jean de Brunhoff, and A.A. Milne. |
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| Goodnight, Good Dog by Mary Lyn Ray; illustrated by Rebecca MaloneWhat it's about: It's bedtime, but the little yellow dog in this book isn't ready for sleep. Instead, he remembers the happy events of his day until the soothing repetition of his memories makes him drowsy and ready to dream.
Why kids might like it: Though its gentle lines and comforting colors have a more contemporary look, Goodnight, Good Dog recalls the classic simplicity of Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon, and is bound to become a bedtime favorite. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Central Mississippi Regional Library System
100 Tamberline Street
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
601-825-0100
http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us
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