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Picture Books September 2018
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Rhymes can be used to ease transitions. A rhyme like “Handy Spandy” gets everyone to sit down without being asked. Once children know the rhyme, you can use handy spandy as code for “Please sit down.” Using such a code helps children to regulate their own behavior and allows you to avoid power struggles.
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Learning through play is relaxed, fun, and creative. Through a single enjoyable activity, your child can learn about following directions, taking turns, and showing appreciation to others, all skills that are necessary for healthy development.
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| The Rough Patch by Brian LiesWhat it's about: Farmer Evan the fox is never without his faithful dog, and their favorite pastime is tending to Evan's impressively lush garden. When the dog dies, Evan is so devastated that he destroys the garden -- yet one prickly vine persists, coaxing Evan into rediscovering his passion.
Who it's for: Though it may be too poignant for some, this tender tale of loss and healing offers comfort for children experiencing rough patches of their own. |
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| Stop, Go, Yes, No! A Story of Opposites by Mike TwohyWhat it is: a lesson in opposites, as demonstrated by an aloof cat and a persistent dog.
What's inside: Though each scene contains only two words (such as "asleep" and "awake" or "inside" and "outside"), the funny, frenetic cartoon art provides more than enough entertainment.
Kids might also like: Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run!, also by author/illustrator Mike Twohy, which highlights the letters of the alphabet. |
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| Mama Dug a Little Den by Jennifer Ward; illustrated by Steve JenkinsWhat it is: an exploration of the ways in which animals -- from foxes to tarantulas to platypuses -- build and use dens.
Who it's for: Young children can cozy up with the rhyming verses on each page, while older kids can dig into the corresponding animal facts.
Series alert: Like its predecessor, Mama Built a Little Nest, Mama Dug a Little Den features collage-art cutaways and an endearing sense of wonder. |
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| Accident by Andrea TsurumiWhat it's about: "I've ruined everything!" wails Lola the armadillo. Mortified that she spilled juice on the couch, she decides to run away to the library, but her journey is hampered by other hapless animals, creating an epic pile-up of mishaps and mayhem.
Why kids might like it: Though it's crowded with countless calamities, this uproarious read is ultimately reassuring.
Reviewers say: "poring over the riotous illustrations is pure joy" (Booklist). |
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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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