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Picture Books September 2018
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A Home in the Barn
by Margaret Wise Brown
Farm animals seek shelter in a big, warm barn during a cold, snowy winter night.
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A Parade of Elephants
by Kevin Henkes
Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce such basic concepts as adjectives, adverbs, daytime, and nighttime as they follow five elephants marching from dawn to dusk
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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: This tender tale of loss and healing offers comfort for children experiencing rough patches of their own. |
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| A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace LinWhat it's about: In the velvety darkness of their night-sky kitchen, Mama and Little Star bake a huge, luminous mooncake. Little Star knows she shouldn't touch it, but she can't resist taking a little nibble every night...
Read it for: a whimsical, family-centric fable about the phases of the moon, just right for celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (a favorite holiday for award-winning author Grace Lin).
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| The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson; illustrated by Rafael LópezWhat it's about: four new classmates who each feel uncertain, left out, or singled out… but who discover that when you share your story, "the world opens itself up a little wider to make some space for you."
Read it for: an empowering message of inclusiveness paired with expressive, brilliantly colored illustrations.
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| Giant Squid by Candace Fleming; illustrated by Eric RohmannStarring: the elusive giant squid, depicted in tantalizing glimpses: look, there's an outflung tentacle; and there, a fearsomely sharp beak; and is that a lidless eye appearing out of the murk? By the time a gatefold reveals a stunning full-length portrait of the storied cephalopod, kids will be eager to learn more.
Don't miss: the final pages filled with facts to quench readers' curiosity. |
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| Nobody Likes a Goblin by Ben HatkeWhat it's about: Small, green, and snaggle-toothed, Goblin lives in a dungeon with his best (and only) friend Skeleton. After a band of adventurers raid the dungeon's treasure and accidentally steal Skeleton as well, Goblin gives chase, venturing out into "the wide world" where people look down on goblins.
Who it's for: fantasy and fairy tale fans of all ages, who'll appreciate the playful visual in-jokes as well as the happily-ever-after conclusion. |
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Bigger Than You
by Hyewon Kyung
Young dinosaurs alternate on a seesaw as they advance in size and competitiveness until the point that Tyrannosaurus ruins their fun and his mother intervenes to ensure they all play together happily. Detailed and humorous illustrations will capture the attention of dinosaur fans.
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The New Way Things Work
by David Macaulay
A Caldecott winner demystifies the machinery of the computer age with the help of a charming woolly mammoth in a completely updated version of an earlier work which details the latest innovations from cars and microchips to watches and lasers.
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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.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Chester Library 250 W Main St. Chester, New Jersey 07930 (908) 879-7612
chesterlib.org
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