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If I Was The Sunshine
by Julie Fogliano
What's inside: The award-winning author of If You Want to See a Whale and the illustrator of President Obama's Of Thee I Sing combine lyrical, thought-provoking verses with warmly evocative art in a celebration of the awe-inspiring nature of relationships, love and connection.
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| Unicorn and Yeti: Sparkly New Friends by Heather Ayris Burnell; illustrated by Hazel QuintanillaIntroducing: big, fluffy Yeti and small, magical Unicorn, an unlikely pair who meet in a comical collision and forge a friendship based on a shared love of snow and sparkles.
Why kids might like it: this cute, cartoony series opener features colorful speech bubbles and very brief chapters, making it a fantastic choice for newly independent readers. |
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How To Two
by David Soman
What it's about: A playful concept story explores themes of inclusivity with deceptively simple text and evocative artwork that follow the transitions of a single child at the playground who bonds with a growing number of new friends.
What more?: You may also like Three Bears In A Boat by David Soman.
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The Night Library
by David Zeltser
What it's about: Upset to learn that he will be getting a book for his birthday, an inquisitive boy is visited in his dreams by New York Public Library stone lions Patience and Fortitude, who whisk him away on a tour of the library and its wonders.
Want more?: Try these other books illustrated by Raúl Colón.
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| Motor Mouse by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Arthur Howard Starring: Motor Mouse, a friendly delivery driver who approaches a variety of experiences -- sharing, revisiting old memories, and trying new things -- with humor and relatable emotion.
Why kids might like it: While the large format has a familiar picture book feel, the short chapters allow beginning readers to grow their skills.
Series alert: This inviting volume jump-starts a new series of easy readers.
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| Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed; illustrated by Stasia BurringtonWhat it is: an inspiring, star-spangled picture book based on the childhood of Mae Jemison, whose passion and ambition led her to become the first African American woman in space.
Who it's for: space-obsessed dreamers, future trailblazers, and aspiring scientists.
Further reading: Kids who are curious about women in space might also enjoy Carmella Van Vleet's To the Stars!, a biography of astronaut Kathryn Sullivan. |
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| Once Upon a Star: A Poetic Journey Through Space by James Carter; illustrated by Mar HernandezWhat's inside: Bold type and striking, stylized illustrations heighten the impact of these short poems about stars, the solar system, the universe, and our place within it. Read it for: accessible science concepts and a boundless sense of wonder. |
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Floating In Space
by Franklyn M. Branley
What it's about: Astronauts, their voyages into outer space, the space shuttle, and more.
Read it for: Brightly colored illustration and an easy-to-read text, perfect for young readers.
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| The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick SelukWhat it's about: The Sun is a star in more ways than one! Sporting arms, cool shades, and a confident attitude, the Sun deals with its many admirers (the other planets, drawn in the same cartoony style) while handling all of the important jobs it does for Earth.
What's inside: solid astronomy facts told through eye-catching infographics and outrageously silly dialogue. |
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| Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly with Winifred Conkling; illustrated by Laura FreemanFeaturing: Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African American NASA mathematicians who, despite widespread discrimination, made a lasting impact on the space race. Book buzz: Filled with warm, colorful illustrations, this picture book was adapted from Margot Lee Shetterly's book for adults, which was also made into a popular movie in 2016. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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