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Once upon a Goat
by Dan Richards
"A twisted fairy tale about a king and queen who wish for a child of their own . . . and end up with a baby goat. Perfect for readers of Children Make Terrible Pets and Wolfie the Bunny.
Once upon a time, a very prim and proper king and queen begged their fairy godmother for a child. They'd prefer a boy, with glowing skin, bright eyes, and two roses for lips . . . but any kid will do. When they find themselves gifted with a baby goat (also known as a kid) instead, they can't imagine how he'll fit into their lives. But of course, it isn't long before he's part of the royal family.
Readers will delight in this story's hilarity, confusion, and celebration of families that come in every shape and size."
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Red house, tree house, little bitty brown mouse
by Jane Godwin
Simple, skill-building rhymes and high-contrast artwork depict a little mouse who observes the colors of her diverse community, posing a search-and-find challenge on every spread. By the award-winning author of Baby Day.
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| The Evil Princess Vs. the Brave Knight by Jennifer Holm and Matthew HolmStarring: armor-clad Brave Knight and crown-wearing Evil Princess, two siblings who share a castle, a cat, and talent for getting on each other’s nerves.
Why kids might like it: With its combination of slapstick (Evil Princess unapologetically trips the Brave Knight) and sly visual humor ("a damsel in distress across the moat" is pictured as the cat perched above a full bathtub), this cartoon-illustrated tale will set off gales of giggles. |
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| Vroom! by Barbara McClintockWhat it’s about: It’s “a fine evening for a drive,” and so Annie hops into her race car and zooms off for an imaginative road trip through city streets, up winding mountain roads, and around a racetrack, arriving back home in time for bed.
Why kids might like it: Just like Annie, kids will feel the wind in their hair as they pore over Vroom’s detailed art and listen to its simple, evocative words. |
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If I built a school
by Chris Van Dusen
A lively companion to If I Built a Car depicts a young boy's creative imaginings of a dream school complete with hover desks, pop-up textbooks, a robot cafeteria chef and a trampoline basketball court.
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A new home
by Tania De Regil
Text that combines the voices of two narrators and detailed artwork of parallel urban scenes depict a girl in Mexico City and a boy in New York City who simultaneously ponder moving to each other's locale, discovering their commonalities along the way.
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Butterflies on the First Day of School
by Annie Silvestro
When Rosie begins feeling nervous about starting kindergarten the night before the big day, her mother reassures her that it’s just butterflies in her belly, and to Rosie’s surprise the next day, a butterfly flies out of her mouth when she greets a new friend at school, which helps another shy student release hers, too.
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Trains run!
by George Ella Lyon
A latest series addition by the authors of Boats Float! combines high-energy artwork with rhythmic text about the cars and crew that help keep everyone on track.
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Madeline Finn and the shelter dog
by Lisa Papp
A companion to the award-winning Madeline Finn and the Library Dog finds little Madeline adopting her first puppy and learning about the hardships endured by shelter animals and how everyday kids can make a difference
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Contact your library for more great picture books! |
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