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Picture Books November 2018
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Quiet
by Tomie dePaola
While observing the busy world around them, two children and their grandfather take a moment to appreciate being quiet and still.
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The Ugly Five
by Julia Donaldson
The award-winning creators of The Gruffalo combine rollicking rhymes with whimsical artwork in the story of five less-than-beautiful animals on the African savannah who prove themselves to be loveable and important contributors to nature.
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Gobble, gobble
by Cathryn Falwell
A child observes wild turkeys through the seasons. Includes facts about this classic American bird, as well as tips to help children make their own cut-paper collages and nature journal.
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| Pearl by Molly IdleWhat it's about: Though pink-finned mermaid Pearl longs for a big, important job, her mother asks her to look after a tiny grain of sand.
Read it for: soft, swirling, jewel-toned illustrations, plus an ending that reminds readers that "the smallest of things can make a great difference."
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| Thank You, Omu! by Oge MoraWhat it's about: When Omu cooks her thick red stew, the mouth-watering aroma draws all the neighbors to her door. Everyone gets a steaming bowlful...except for Omu herself.
Why kids might like it: they'll be reassured by the cheery, textured collage art, as well as the heartwarming way in which Omu's neighbors return her kindness.
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Relating the cycle of requests a mouse is likely to make after you give him a cookie takes the reader through a young child's day.
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I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
by Nadine Bernard Westcott
A classic song follows an old lady as she accidentally swallows a fly and then takes a series of increasingly drastic measures to stop the fly from buzzing around inside her, in a book which includes musical notation and an activity page.
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The Deep Blue Sea : a Book of Colors
by Audrey Wood
Set on a bright red rock island in the middle of a rich blue sea, this concept book provides youngsters with a fun introduction to colors through an easy-to-read tropical tale enhanced with vibrant illustrations.
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The Full Moon at the Napping House
by Audrey Wood
Unable to fall asleep under a bright full moon, a restless Granny, her grandchild and their animal companions are lulled off to dreamland by a tiny musical visitor's gentle song.
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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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