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Picture Books October 2019
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Smarter Than A Monster: A Survival Guide
by Brandon Mull
What it's about: The best-selling author of the Fablehaven series shares whimsical advice about how to outwit monsters, from realizing that monsters prefer messy kids to understanding that monsters are more likely to hide under parents’ beds.
You may also like: Monster Trouble by Lane Fredrickson. Join Winifred as she tries to scare off the monsters that have taken up residence in her room.
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| Don't Call Me Bear! by Aaron BlabeyStarring: Warren the koala, who wants everyone to know that he’s a marsupial, NOT a bear!
What’s inside: animal facts, a bit of history, and a helpful, hilarious chart featuring underpants-clad marsupials.
Art alert: Fans of popular Australian author/illustrator Aaron Blabey will recognize the distinctive way he uses bold colors, googly eyes, and varying fonts to achieve maximum visual comedy. |
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| Explorers by Matthew CordellWhat it’s about: During a family trip to a museum, a child’s flying bird toy goes astray, leading to confusion, misunderstanding, and ultimately, connection.
What’s inside: From the museum’s dinosaur skeleton exhibits to the facial expressions of the child (as well as his family and his new friend), Matthew Cordell’s scribbly, vivid illustrations immerse readers in the story without a single word of dialogue. |
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| Who Wet My Pants? by Bob Shea; illustrated by Zachariah OhoraThe crime: While Reuben the bear was out getting donuts for his scout troop, someone wet his pants, and he’s going to find out who. Because it obviously couldn’t have been Reuben himself...could it?
The accused: Reuben’s fellow scouts, who all deny responsibility while gently reminding Reuben that accidents can happen to anyone.
The verdict: Prepare for gales of giggles at the over-the-top humor in this sweet, silly story about accidents and empathy. |
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| Five Minutes (That's a Lot of Time ) (No, It's Not) (Yes, It Is) by Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey Vernick; illustrated by Olivier TallecWhat it’s about: Just how long is five minutes? The young star of this picture book isn’t quite sure. When you want to keep playing or you’re gearing up to do something scary, five minutes isn’t nearly long enough; when but when you’re bored or you’re stuck in line for the bathroom, five minutes feels like forever.
Art alert: The energetic, exaggerated illustrations in Five Minutes are cleverly juxtaposed to create pitch-perfect sight gags. |
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11 Experiments That Failed
by Jenny Offill
What it's about: An imaginative youngster provides step-by-step instructions for 12 not-so-scientific experiments that are unlikely to produce favorable results, from ketchup-doused snowballs to dishes washed in a clothes washing machine.
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Ada Twist, Scientist
by Andrea Beaty
What it's about: The best-selling creators of Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer present the story of a little girl who, in the spirit of such visionaries as Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace, diligently applies her fledgling scientific prowess to advance her understanding of the world.
Also try: Rosie Revere Engineer, another tale of exploring the world of STEM from Andrea Beaty.
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Mousetronaut Goes to Mars
by Mark E. Kelly
What it's about: A mouse stowaway on NASA's first human mission to Mars becomes a hero when one of the landing craft's engines fails. Includes facts about Mars.
You may also like: Green Wilma: Frog in Space by Tedd Arnold. It's another tale of a fellow earthling venturing past the stratosphere.
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| The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley SpiresWhat it’s about: It takes a lot of planning, tweaking, sawing, and gluing, as well as one moment of near-defeat, before a young engineer (along with her canine assistant) can build the “magnificent thing” she’s been imagining.
Why kids might like it: Simultaneously relatable and motivating, this picture book assures kids that even when projects aren’t as “easy peasy” as they first appear, perseverance is key to the creative process. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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