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Picture Books January 2019
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| Don't Touch My Hair! by Sharee MillerWhat it's about: Aria loves her glorious, fluffy crown of curls, but she hates it when people touch them without asking. Whether she's hanging out with humans, mermaids, or aliens, Aria has to avoid unwelcome attention...and she's just about fed up. Why kids might like it: Though it's light and playful in tone, Don't Touch My Hair reassures kids that their boundaries are important and deserve to be respected. |
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| Tiger vs. Nightmare by Emily TetriWhat it's about: Why fear the monster under the bed when you can be friends with it instead? Tiger and her monster play games every night, and Monster chases Tiger's nightmares away -- except for the latest nightmare, which might be too scary to fight alone. Art alert: Packed with dynamic action and a distinctive color palette, the art in this graphic novel-style story will capture kids' attention. Who it's for: transitioning picture book readers who are ready for something slightly longer and more sophisticated. |
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| How to Find a Fox by Nilah MagruderWhat it is: an intrepid girl's guide to spotting a red fox. This particular fox, however, cleverly lurks in plain sight for readers while evading the girl at every step.
Want a taste? "Find a fox hole," the camera-toting girl instructs, "any fox hole will do. The best foxes are at home when you visit."
Who it's for: This cartoony debut picture book is a perfect pick for young naturalists. |
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| Watersong by Tim McCanna; illustrated by Richard SmytheWhat happens: The storm starts with a quiet "drip drop," but as a wandering fox searches for shelter, the downpour increases to "gurgle burble" and "wash! wham!" until finally resolving with a "whoosh sigh" and a sparkling rainbow.
Art alert: sprightly, stylized watercolors complement the lively onomatopoeia in this sensory rainy-day story
Try this next: Tap Tap Boom Boom, by Elizabeth Bluemle. |
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Faraway fox
by Jolene Thompson
What happens: A lonely fox roams the forest where he grew up, searching for his family and finding only strange creatures who stand on their hind legs, until, at last, he finds himself at home
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Hello, red fox
by Eric Carle
What it is: An interactive storybook finds Little Frog hosting a birthday party, even if his friends' names confuse his mother, in a tale that introduces complementary colors using clever eye tricks. Jr Lib Guild.
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I am not a fox
by Karina Wolf
What happens: Avoided by foxes who find him too dog-like and rejected by the dog park dogs for being a fox, Luca confusedly compares the many interests he shares with dogs before a friendly little girl accepts him just as he is. By the author of The Insomniacs.
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My little fox
by Rick Chrustowski
What it is: A seasonally themed celebration of the parent-child bond depicts a mother and baby fox who venture outdoors throughout the baby's first year, sharing activities ranging from splashing in puddles and trying new foods to jumping in leaves and snuggling on snowy days. By the creator of Turtle Crossing.
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I love you because you're you
by Liza Baker
What it is: A sweet, rhyming story about the love between a little fox and his mother focuses on the emotions that all children experience, in an installment of the new StoryPlay Books series that includes prompts, activities, story-related games and crafts that teach youngsters important social skills while also helping them develop problem-solving abilities, reading comprehension, pre-reading skills and memory strength.
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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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