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Picture Books December 2017
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| How to Find an Elephant by Kate Banks; illustrated by Boris KulikovOn a dismal, drippy day, a young explorer goes in search of an elephant. Despite helpful instructions ("look for something large and gray"), the elephant eludes the child -- but readers will delight in spotting the camouflaged creature as it hides in plain sight. Kids who love the sight gags in this imaginative how-to guide may also appreciate Nilah Magruder's How to Find a Fox. |
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Rufus goes to sea
by Kim T. Griswell
A book-loving pig turns to his favorite stories for inspiration during summer break and begins dreaming of his life as an adventuring pirate on the high seas, an ambition that is challenged by his captain's rule about no pigs on pirate ships. By the author of Rufus Goes to School.
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Waiting
by Kevin Henkes
Since patience can be a challenge at any age, all kinds of readers may take heart from this understated tale. Looking out from a windowsill, a small group of toys -- an owl, a puppy, a pig, a bear, and a rabbit -- quietly abide in anticipation. Some are waiting for a change in the weather, or for their human companion, while others are content and sustained by their friendship despite the changes happening around them. Similar to Julie Fogliano's If You Want to See a Whale, this sweetly contemplative slice of life depicts a truth that even the most active children can recognize: sometimes, you just have to slow down, look around, and wait.
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A dozen cousins
by Lori Haskins Houran
Although her younger cousins--all boys--like to play tricks on her, nine-year-old Anna takes it all in stride
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| Red Again by Barbara LehmanAfter picking up a red book from the side of a city street, a hoodie-clad boy examines his find. Inside, pictures of a far-off island seem to zoom in closer and closer, ultimately revealing another kid, with another red book, looking right at the boy! Can they forge a friendship across the distance? Find out in this follow-up to The Red Book; for another minimalist tale of unexpected connection, try David Teague's The Red Hat.
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| Snoozefest by Samantha Berger; illustrated by Kristyna LittenSnuggleford Cuddlebun the sloth is heading off the NuzzleDome for the highlight of her year: SnoozeFest! Snuggleford checks out the pajama fashion show, snacks on milk and honey, and browses the band merch before settling into her hammock as Chamomile Rage takes the stage. This rhyming riff on music festivals will amuse even the most sleep-resistant kid. |
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| "Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," said the Sloth by Eric Carle"I am relaxed and tranquil, and I like to live in peace." The sloth doesn't feel the need to explain himself further, even when the other rainforest animals -- all rendered in Eric Carle's signature colorful collages -- ask him why he's so slow, quiet, and boring. It's not until the jaguar asks him why he's so lazy that the sloth responds…in his own way, and his own time. |
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| Sparky! by Jenny Offill; illustrated by Chris Appelhans After her pet-averse mom agrees to a pet sloth, a little girl welcomes Sparky into her life. Only it turns out that Sparky isn't interested in tricks, or hide-and-seek, or moving much at all. Is there more to companionship than fun and games? Kids who enjoy deadpan humor will love finding out -- though they may think twice before requesting pet sloths of their own. |
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| Kyle Goes Alone by Jan Thornhill; illustrated by Ashley BarronPotty-training motivation and animal facts blend in this unusual (yet charming) read. Sloths only have to "go" once a week, and this week is the first time that young sloth Kyle has to make the long, slow, trip to the forest floor without his mom. Crisp cut-paper art depicts not only Kyle's brave descent, but also the encouragement he receives from his animal neighbors along the way. |
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| Mervin the Sloth is About to Do the Best Thing in the World by Colleen A.F. Venable; illustrated by Ruth ChanWhen the words in the title are plonked down on the page next to Mervin, the other animals take notice, and soon begin bickering about what the "best thing" might be -- flying? inventing a time machine? fighting a shark? Whatever it is, can he do it faster? The suspense builds as speculative speech bubbles crowd the page, but rest assured: there's a sweet (if slow) payoff at the end. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Hauppauge Public Library
601 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, New York 11788
(631) 979-1600
http://www.hauppaugelibrary.org/
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