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| Daisy by Jessixa BagleyStarring: shy warthog Daisy, who walks with her eyes downcast after the other kids make fun of her appearance.
What happens: Looking at the forest floor reveals a world of hidden beauty to Daisy, and soon her collection of forgotten and discarded treasures leads her to something even more valuable: an understanding friend.
Art alert: Soft springtime hues emphasize the quiet wonder in this "ode to the art of paying attention" (Horn Book Magazine). |
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| Early One Morning by Mem Fox; illustrated by Christine DavenierWhat it is: an idyllic vision of farm life featuring a pink-cheeked boy who takes the scenic route -- visiting the red tractor, the green truck, the haystack, and various farm animals -- as he searches for a tasty addition to his breakfast with Grandma. Why kids might like it: Toddlers will enjoy the warm, textured artwork, as well as pointing out each of the boy's favourite spots and reciting along with the soothing, repetitive text. |
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| Wolfboy by Andy HarknessWhat it's about: Wolfboy is on the prowl! He's "HUNGRY and HUFFY and DROOLY and GROWLY" and he's hunting high and low for rabbits. When he finally finds them...well, we won't spoil the ending, but you can expect giggles, not gore.
Why kids might like it: With stunning, three-dimensional clay artwork and LOTS of ALL-CAPS text, Wolfboy makes a riveting read-aloud.
Kids might also like: Drew Brockington's Hangry, which features a different monster in need of a snack. |
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| Happy Dreams, Little Bunny by Leah HongWhat it's about: When Little Bunny, clad in a yellow onesie and towing a stuffed toy elephant, is too anxious to sleep, Mommy is there to provide calm reassurance by redirecting the child's thoughts towards flights of fancy. With Mommy's encouragement, Little Bunny drifts off to dreams of riding on bumblebees and visiting the moon.
Read it for: the gentle validation of childrens' worries, and the fantastical, pastel dreamland conjured up in the illustrations. |
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| Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family by Nelly Buchet; illustrated by Andrea ZuillWhat it's about: the growing pains of a newly combined household consisting of two humans, two dogs, and one cat.
How it's told: With minimal text -- primarily clever re-arrangements of the words "cat" and "dog" -- the illustrations are what truly sell this story, using actions and expressions to depict the furry stepsiblings' emotions as they learn to cohabitate.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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