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Picture Books October 2019
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Stretchy McHandsome
by Judith Byron Schachner
A winsome, ginger-colored street kitty with a penchant for mischief leaves the safety of his home for a stroll through the town, where an encounter with an affectionate young girl makes him realize how much he misses a comfortable lap. By the creator of the Skippyjon Jones series.
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Max and Marla are flying together
by Alexandra Boiger
When Max makes a kite and invites her to join in the fun of kite-flying, a nervous Marla hides under a messy pile of autumn leaves before finding the courage to believe in herself. By the creator of Max and Marla Are Having a Picnic.
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A big bed for Little Snow
by Grace Lin
A heartwarming companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning A Big Mooncake for Little Star celebrates the first snowfall of a child’s life in the story of a little boy who struggles to resist jumping on his fluffy new bed.
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Good night, Little Blue Truck
by Alice Schertle
A bedtime-story entry in the best-selling series that includes Little Blue Truck Leads the Way finds Little Blue Truck and his friends supporting each other while trying to go to sleep during a scary thunderstorm.
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A Map into the World
by Kao Kalia Yang
Moving into a new home with her family, a young Hmong girl encounters both birth and death as she curiously explores life inside and outside her home, discovering beauty in and connection to the busy world.
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Sulwe
by Lupita Nyong'o
The Academy Award-winning actress presents the story of a little girl with beautiful, midnight-colored skin that makes her feel different from everyone, until a magical journey in the night sky transforms her perspective. Illustrated by the creator of Little Leaders.
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Grumpy Monkey Party Time!
by Suzanne Lang
An uproarious sequel to Grumpy Monkey finds Jim Panzee turning to his animal friends for suggestions when Porcupine invites him to a dancing party, in a story that shares advice about speaking up to overcome anxiety.
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Hocus pocus, it's fall!
by Anne Sibley O'Brien
A follow-up to Abracadabra, It's Spring! combines simple rhymes with sumptuously illustrated gatefold scenes depicting the seasonal transition to autumn, from bountiful orchards of ripe apples and vibrant falling leaves to scurrying animals preparing for the winter.
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Hey Grandude!
by Paul McCartney
A high-energy celebration of the fun times shared between grandparents and their grandchildren introduces super-cool Grandude, who whisks his four grandkids away on whirlwind adventures around the globe. Written by the superstar former member of The Beatles.
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Pick a pumpkin
by Patricia Toht
The creators of Pick a Pine Tree celebrate the fun seasonal tradition of pumpkin picking in a rhythmic story that depicts a family searching for just the right pumpkin, enjoying cider and toffee apples and carving a jack-o’-lantern.
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Contact your library for more great picture books! |
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