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| This Baby. That Baby. by Cari Best; illustrated by Rashin KheiriyehTwo babies who live on neighbouring streets have parallel experiences in this lighthearted slice-of-life picture book. Rollicking verses and winsome artwork make for an "utterly irresistible" (Kirkus Reviews) read. |
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| Soren's Seventh Song by Dave Eggers; illustrated by Mark HoffmannTeenage humpback whale Soren is sure he can improve on the boring songs of his elders. (Maybe add some maracas, for a start?) Composing a hit song, however, is tougher than expected. Playful humour enlivens this look at the creative process. |
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| Tomorrow's Lily by Chris RaschkaIn verses as sweet and delicate as the pastel watercolour illustrations, this quiet picture book uses the briefly blooming daylily as the focal point for a kid-friendly meditation on fleeting beauty and enduring memories. |
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| The Fix-Its: Nail Needs Help by Sarah Lynne ReulJust when anxious, anthropomorphic Nail starts worrying that he’ll never get free from the wood he’s been driven into, the best-suited tool from the box saves the day. Short, colourful, and packed with easy-to-read speech balloons, this gently funny easy reader is sure to charm. |
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| The Tree and the River by Aaron BeckerIntricately detailed and sweeping in scope, this wordless epic uses a lone tree to represent nature’s persistence amidst human upheaval and technological change. Inquisitive kids will want to pore over each page. Read-alike: Diana Sudyka’s Little Land. |
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| Beneath by Cori DoerrfeldWhen sad, grumpy Finn insists on staying wrapped in a quilt during a nature walk with Grandpa, Grandpa promises to "think of what’s beneath" -- a mindset that extends to their observations of the forest and eventual talk about feelings. |
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| Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple LamWarm-hued watercolours provide a mouth-watering visual feast to accompany this exuberant tale of one family’s gathering at a dim sum restaurant. Dim Sum, Here We Come! serves as both a celebration of cuisine and a primer for newcomers, right down to the artwork on the inside covers. |
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| My Baba's Garden by Jordan Scott; illustrated by Sydney SmithFor a child and his beloved Polish Baba (grandmother), love is expressed through spending time, imparting practical knowledge, and taking care through the changes life brings. Spare yet lyrical; muted yet moving. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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