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Three Vikings
by Adam Auerbach
A picture-book celebration of teamwork and individuality finds a little Viking who is neither the strongest nor the bravest using his creativity and music to survive a treacherous journey to the enchanted world of Valhalla.
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Grumpy Duck
by Joyce Dunbar
Feeling very grumpy when her pond dries up, Duck stomps around under an increasingly gloomy cloud, rejecting offers to join her animal friends in their pastimes, including rolling in the mud with Pig and eating laundry with Goat, until a change in the weather brightens everyone's mood.
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When You are Brave
by Pat Zietlow Miller
An inspiring picture book about being brave in the face of difficult times depicts a little girl who takes a deep breath and finds a glowing inner spark of courage whenever she feels afraid. By the best-selling creators of Wherever You Go.
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| The Book Hog by Greg PizzoliStarring: the Book Hog, an avid collector who loves the look, feel, and smell of books -- but who doesn’t know how to read.
Who it’s for: With cheery pastel colors and minimal text, this feel-good book is a strong choice for sharing aloud, as well as for beginning readers (who may identify with the porcine protagonist).
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| Not Your Nest! by Gideon Sterer; illustrated by Andrea TsurumiWhat happens: An industrious yellow bird builds a series of comfortable nests, only to find them usurped by other animals -- each one larger than the next. What’s a frustrated little bird to do?
Why kids might like it: the absurdity of big animals in tiny nests will provoke gales of giggles, while the cooperative conclusion will smooth ruffled feathers and appeal to kids’ sense of justice. |
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| Noisy Night by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Brian BiggsWhat it’s about: On the first floor of a tall apartment building, a child gazes upwards and wonders "What is going LA LA LA above my head?" A pattern of rhyming sounds and loud neighbors (including an opera singer, cowboys, cha-cha dancers, and sheep) follows, with each page turn providing a chance for kids to guess what's next.
Be prepared: You may want to warm up your vocal cords before attempting this raucous read-aloud! |
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| The Night World by Mordicai GersteinWhat it’s about: Woken by his cat in the very early morning, a little boy wades through the murkiness of his darkened house and out into the yard, where shadowy animals gaze with anticipation at the black, star-speckled sky. What are they waiting for? The answer, when it arrives, is dazzling.
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| Twenty Yawns by Jane Smiley; illustrated by Lauren CastilloWhat it’s about: After a busy day at the beach, Lucy and her parents head home for an early bedtime. Once there, however, mom and dad nod off long before Lucy does, leaving the pajama-clad child to contemplate the quiet, moonlit house on her own.
Why kids might like it: Cozy illustrations and a low-key counting activity (yes, there are 20 yawns to find) add to the winsome tone of this picture book. |
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| Kitten and the Night Watchman by John Sullivan; illustrated by Taeeun YooWhat happens: an adorable gray kitten disrupts the nightly routine of a kindly construction site watchman.
Why kids might like it: Nighttime transforms the setting from mundane to fanciful in this hushed, lyrical book filled with closely observed details that invite a second look.
Did you know? This book is based on the true story of how author John Sullivan found his pet cat. |
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George in the Dark
by Madeline Valentine
Little George confronts his fear of the dark on a night when he discovers that his teddy bear is not in bed with him but has been left in the darkest, scariest corner of his room. By the creator of The Bad Birthday Idea.
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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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