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Picture Books December 2018
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The weather girls
by Aki
A group of girls celebrate the weather of each season, as they swim in the summer, pick apples in the fall, hike through the snow in the winter, and enjoy a springtime breeze
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Sometimes you fly
by Katherine Applegate
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text remind the reader that any achievement may be preceded by mistakes, and learning from them makes accomplishments sweeter
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Hello Lighthouse
by Sophie Blackall
A loving, nostalgic portrait of a devoted lighthouse keeper and his family which explores the life of one lighthouse as it beams its message out to sea through shifting seasons, changeable weather, and the tenure of its final keeper
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| Got to Get to Bear's! by Brian LiesIzzy is determined to answer Bear's urgent summons, but with a howling blizzard hampering her journey, the stalwart chipmunk must rely on help from her other animal friends.
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| Squeak the Mouse Likes His House by Pat SchoriesSqueak, an endearing brown mouse who appreciates spilled snacks to eat, snuggly shoes to sleep in, and good books to read, all provided by the humans who share his house.
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| King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats by Dori Hillestad Butler; illustrated by Nancy MeyersStarring: King, a golden retriever who solves mysteries with his human friend, Kayla (even though she can't understand anything he says).
What happens: When someone steals some of Kayla's freshly baked dog biscuits, King has to prove his innocence by finding the true culprit. Series alert: With charming illustrations and easy-to-read sentences, this volume kicks off the ongoing King & Kayla series. |
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| It's Shoe Time! by Bryan CollierWhat it's about: As a little girl tries to decide which shoes to wear, the shoes themselves -- all rowdy and googly-eyed -- vie for her attention.
Read it for: whimsical wordplay (the title should tip you off), easy-to-follow speech balloons, and eye-catching collage illustrations.
Book buzz: Though it tells a standalone story, this easy reader is part of the Elephant and Piggie Like Reading series, in which each book is introduced by Mo Willems' beloved duo. |
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| Good Night, Knight by Betsy LewinWhat it's about: A sleepless knight and a weary horse go on a nighttime quest in search of golden, delicious cookies.
Why kids might like it: Repetition, homophones, and onomatopoeia make the text accessible for emerging readers, while playful illustrations -- Knight sleeps in full armor, and Horse's expressions are priceless -- add a light comic touch.
Kids might also like: Shelley Moore Thomas' Good Knight series. |
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| I See a Cat by Paul MeiselWhat it is: The spare, sweetly expressive observations of a dog as he gazes longingly through a window at the animals outside.
Why kids might like it: Each sentence begins with "I see...", and though some of the words that follow are more difficult than others ("squirrel" is more of a stretch than "bee"), the simplicity and repetition may help tentative readers gain confidence. |
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| Charlie & Mouse by Laurel Snyder; illustrated by Emily HughesIntroducing: brothers Charlie and Mouse, who are having a busy day: after waking their parents, they throw a neighborhood party, try to sell some rocks, and wheedle their way to an extra bedtime snack.
Series alert: Kids who enjoy the easygoing tone and likeable characters in this series opener can follow Charlie and Mouse's ongoing antics in Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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