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Picture Books November 2019
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| A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace LinWhat it's about: As soon as Little Snow's Mommy re-stuffs his fluffy featherbed and tells him it's "for sleeping, not jumping," it's clear that Little Snow won't be able to resist. His every bounce releases a flurry of white feathers; to find out where they fall, you'll have to check out this sweet and simple winter tale.
Kids might also like: the Caldecott Honor-winning companion book, A Big Mooncake for Little Star. |
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The Trouble With Time Travel
by Stephen W. Martin
Accidentally smashing a centuries-old heirloom vase, Max, assisted by her loyal dog, builds a time machine to prevent the accident only to tangle up the string of time, causing a catastrophic change in history.
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| Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard; illustrated by Juana Martinez-NealWhat it's about: "Fry bread is..." opens each section of this inviting picture book, which uses the familiar food as a common ground from which to explore the diversity of Native American history, culture, and communities.
About the author: This is the debut picture book from writer and professor Kevin Noble Maillard, a member of the Seminole Nation.
Don't miss: the fry bread recipe in the final pages, and the endpapers featuring the names of tribal nations. |
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Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla
by John Cena
A sequel to Elbow Grease finds the plucky little monster truck teaming up with his four big brothers in a competition against gnarly monster machine Motozilla, in a tale that celebrates the power of teamwork and self-confidence.
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| Saturday by Oge MoraWhat it’s about: Ava looks forward to Saturdays all week long, because it’s the one day she gets to spend with her hard-working mom. This Saturday, however, none of their cherished, eagerly anticipated activities are going as planned.
Read it for: a touching and realistic parent-child relationship, as well as a practical example of how to move on from disappointment
Art alert: Bright and busy cut-paper collages distinguish this reassuring read by Caldecott honoree Oge Mora. |
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Have You Seen My Blankie?
by Lucy Rowland
Dismayed when her beloved blankie goes missing just before bedtime, Princess Alice investigates her brother, a giant and a witch before discovering the blanket cuddled in the arms of a sleepy dragon.
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Sunny Day : A Celebration of Sesame Street
by Bruce Hart
A 50th-anniversary tribute to the beloved preschool-education series complements the lyrics of its iconic theme song with bright, colorful artwork by leading illustrators, including Joe Mathiew, Greg Pizzoli and Dan Santat.
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| Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o; illustrated by Vashti HarrisonStarring: Sulwe, who was "born the color of midnight," and who's frustrated with being the darkest-skinned person in her family and her classroom.
What happens: A gentle fable about Night and Day helps Sulwe take pride in being “dark and beautiful, bright and strong.”
Further reading: Kids and families who appreciate this debut book from award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o may also enjoy Monique Fields' Honeysmoke, another thoughtful story about skin color and self-confidence. |
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The Shortest Day
by Susan Cooper
The Newbery Medal-winning author of The Grey King and the creator of the Caldecott Honor-winning Du Iz Tak? present an illustrated rendering of Susan Cooper’s beloved winter solstice poem celebrating the year’s shortest day and the traditions it has inspired.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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