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April Storytime Reading List |
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| Islandborn by Junot Díaz; illustrated by Leo EspinosaWhat it's about: Assigned to draw her country of origin, Lola – who doesn't remember life on "the Island" -- collects reminiscences from her family and neighbors.
Why kids might like it: Brilliantly colored artwork depicts Lola's city neighborhood, as well her neighbors' evocative memories of music, mangoes, and people "like a rainbow -- every shade ever made."
Author alert: Islandborn is the picture book debut from award-winning author Junot Díaz. |
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| Harriet Gets Carried Away by Jessie SimaWhat it's about: When Harriet, a spirited girl with a penchant for costumes, wears her penguin costume on an errand with her dads, she meets a group of real penguins who sweep her away on an epic journey.
Why kids might like it: Young readers will delight in Harriet's sweetness, skill, and sense of adventure as she navigates her way back home. |
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| Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles by Patricia Valdez; illustrated by Felicita SalaStarring: smart, determined Joan Procter, a real-life reptile fanatic who grew up in the early 1900s and defied expectations by becoming curator for reptiles at the British Natural History Museum and the London Zoo.
Did you know? Joan used to take a huge Komodo dragon for leisurely strolls through the zoo.
Who it's for: aspiring herpetologists and other STEM-obsessed kids (or adults). |
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| Hello Hello by Brendan WenzelWhat it is: a dazzling, contemporary bestiary featuring a variety of animal greetings and groupings, all vibrantly illustrated by artist Brendan Wenzel.
Who it's for: Bursting with creatures both common and endangered, Hello Hello is a treasure trove for young animal-fact collectors.
Don't miss: the handy animal-identification key, which will help to answer kids' questions about less-familiar species such as echidnas and mudpuppies. |
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| I Got It! by David WiesnerWhat it's about: A young outfielder prepares to snag a high-flying baseball, declaring "I got it!" But does he? Several possible scenarios for failure -- some realistic, some surreal -- play out before the exuberant conclusion.
Read if for: an underdog athlete who triumphs (even if it's only in his imagination).
About the creator: A three-time Caldecott Medalist, David Wiesner heightens the drama in this nearly wordless tale with distinctive, hyperrealistic illustrations. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Leavenworth Public Library
417 Spruce Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-682-5666
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