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Little Taco Truck
by Tanya Valentine
Happily serving tasty treats to hungry workers on Union Street, Little Taco Truck is dismayed to find another food truck in his space day after day and worries that his customers will prefer other foods to his before his friends help him make room for everyone.
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| ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market by Raul the ThirdWelcome to: the Mercado de Chauhtémoc la Curiosidad, where Little Lobo and his dog Bernabé are busy making deliveries to all the various vendors.
Why kids might like it: the lively, bustling market scenes bursting with charming details; the helpful Spanish labels that encourage language learners.
Don't miss: the tiny, cowboy hat-wearing cucaracha who follows Little Lobo on his route. |
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| High Five by Adam Rubin; illustrated by Daniel SalmieriWhat it is: a series of finger-stretching, hand-slapping challenges to prepare you for the 75th Annual High Five Tournament.
Hold that book steady! This exuberant, interactive read is packed with opportunities for kids to high-five its pages.
Author alert: Fans of the oddball humor and playful illustrations in Dragons Love Tacos won't want to miss this latest book from the same creative duo. |
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The Sun Shines Everywhere
by Mary Ann Hoberman
The National Book Award-winning author of A House Is a House for Me reveals how all of the world's history occurred under the same sun, in a lavishly illustrated read-aloud that celebrates diversity, community and caring for the environment.
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| Motor Mouse by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Arthur Howard Starring: Motor Mouse, a friendly delivery driver who approaches a variety of experiences -- sharing, revisiting old memories, and trying new things -- with humor and relatable emotion.
Why kids might like it: While the large format has a familiar picture book feel, the short chapters allow beginning readers to grow their skills.
Series alert: This inviting volume jump-starts a new series of easy readers.
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| Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed; illustrated by Stasia BurringtonWhat it is: an inspiring, star-spangled picture book based on the childhood of Mae Jemison, whose passion and ambition led her to become the first African American woman in space.
Who it's for: space-obsessed dreamers, future trailblazers, and aspiring scientists.
Further reading: Kids who are curious about women in space might also enjoy Carmella Van Vleet's To the Stars!, a biography of astronaut Kathryn Sullivan. |
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A Kite for Moon
by Jane Yolen
Dedicated to Neil Armstrong and released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing, a celebration of friendship and a child's curiosity finds a kite-flying little boy promising to visit a lonely Moon before pursuing a career as an astronaut.
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| The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick SelukWhat it's about: The Sun is a star in more ways than one! Sporting arms, cool shades, and a confident attitude, the Sun deals with its many admirers (the other planets, drawn in the same cartoony style) while handling all of the important jobs it does for Earth.
What's inside: solid astronomy facts told through eye-catching infographics and outrageously silly dialogue. |
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| Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly with Winifred Conkling; illustrated by Laura FreemanFeaturing: Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African American NASA mathematicians who, despite widespread discrimination, made a lasting impact on the space race. Book buzz: Filled with warm, colorful illustrations, this picture book was adapted from Margot Lee Shetterly's book for adults, which was also made into a popular movie in 2016. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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