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Picture Books September 2019
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My Teacher is a Robot
by Jeffrey Brown
What it’s about: School is boring and the teacher is droning robot, at least according to Fred, who imagines himself a more exciting day: history class involves time travel, lunch is eaten on a space station, and recess is a battle between superheroes and mud monsters.
About the author: Kids and adults alike might recognize author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown’s cartoony art and off-kilter humor from his Star Wars-inspired books, Vader’s Little Princess and Vader and Son.
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| The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry; illustrated by the Fan BrothersWhat it’s about: Scarecrow has one job, and it’s right there in his name. Yet when a baby crow falls to the ground in front of him, Scarecrow snaps his pole so he can rescue the little nestling.
Art alert: This winsome take on friendship between traditional enemies is given an atmospheric boost by the Fan Brothers’ textured illustrations of the changing seasons.
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| How Do You Dance? by Thyra HederWhat it is: a celebratory reminder that sometimes you’ve just got to dance, whether it’s beneath a disco ball with your friends or in the privacy of your own space.
Art alert: Dynamic watercolor illustrations and stylized lettering pair perfectly with the text to create an infectious sense of joy in motion.
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The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight
by Jennifer L Holm
The creators of the Babymouse graphic novels present a series debut featuring two young rivals who confront the truth about their respective reputations as a mischief-making princess and a chivalrous do-gooder.
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Just Ask : Be Different, Be Brave, Be You
by Sonia Sotomayor
In Just Ask, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have in this new book. Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful.
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| Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron BlabeyStarring: Thelma, a beige pony whose dream of becoming a pink, sparkly, super-popular unicorn unexpectedly comes true.
Be careful what you wish for: Glitz, glamor and fame aren’t as fulfilling as Thelma believed they’d be. But will anyone appreciate her as plain old Thelma the pony?
Why kids might like it: Aaron Blabey’s googly-eyed cartoons amp up the humor in this playful, slightly snarky story about the importance of being yourself. |
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The Unicorn and the Moon
by Tomie DePaola
When the moon gets stuck between two hills, the unicorn tries to free it with help from a griffin and an alchemist.
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| You Don't Want a Unicorn! by Ame Dyckman; illustrated by Liz ClimoWhat it is: an exposé revealing the unvarnished (and supremely silly) truth about having a pet unicorn.
What happens: A hopeful kid gets a purple-maned pet unicorn, only to discover that unicorns shed golden sparkles, poop stinky cupcakes, and throw wild parties for their unicorn friends.
Further reading: For a sweeter story about an inadvisable pet, check out George O’Connor’s If I Had a Raptor. |
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| Uni the Unicorn by Amy Krouse Rosenthal; illustrated by Brigette BarragerIntroducing: golden-hoofed, magenta-maned Uni is a misfit among unicorns because of her outlandish belief that little girls are real, and that somewhere, one special little girl is just waiting to be her friend.
Read it for: jewel-toned illustrations and a clever, good-natured premise.
Series alert: Readers who adore this endearing unicorn heroine can follow her further adventures in Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True. |
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| Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great by Bob SheaWhat it’s about: Goat is pretty cool -- he can ride a bike, make marshmallow squares, and do magic tricks. So why is everyone so impressed with Unicorn, just because he can fly, turn things to gold, and make it rain cupcakes?
Why kids might like it: Bob Shea’s energetic, off-kilter art and relatable humor is sure to leave kids laughing.
Don’t miss: the sequel, Unicorn is Maybe Not So Great After All. |
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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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