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Children's New Picture and Board Books April 2021
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Regina is not a little dinosaur
by Andrea Zuill
The creator of Sweety shares the story of a young dinosaur who embarks on an independent hunt instead of remaining behind while her mother is away, before meeting other prehistoric creatures who help her understand that she is not yet finished growing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Business pig
by Andrea Zuill
A genuine business pig, Jasper prefers bookkeeping and charts to playing in the mud like his siblings, but in order to find a forever home he will need to use all of his business skills
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Bear can't wait
by Karma Wilson
Overcome with excitement about a surprise he has planned for Hare, Bear bustles and scuttles about his preparations, causing an accident that he scrambles to make right before his friend’s arrival. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Watercress
by Andrea Wang
A little girl traveling through Ohio in an old car helps her family collect muddy, snail-covered watercress from a ditch in the wild before learning the story of her immigrant heritage and how foraging for fresh food helps her loved ones stay together. Illustrations.
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There is a rainbow
by Theresa Trinder
In a time of pandemic, two children try to navigate social distancing, distance learning, and the other challenges of 2020, with the help of family, friends, and the rainbow that unites them
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My red hat
by Rachel Stubbs
Winsomely expressive artwork blends with meditative reflections on the love between generations in the story of a grandfather who passes down a hat that has seen a lifetime of memories. A first picture book. Illustrations.
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The wind and the trees
by Todd Stewart
"One day, a tiny pine seedling strikes up a conversation with a nearby tree. As the seedling grows larger, the older pine shares what it has learned about the strong wind that blows through the forest. Wind stretches trees and dries them out, but it alsoscatters seeds, spreads messages across the forest, and helps trees grow strong as it pushes against their trunks. As time passes, the wind takes its toll on the older tree. It loses needles and starts to droop as the young tree grows fuller and stronger. When a fierce storm rolls in, the heavy winds take down the older tree, leaving the younger one all alone. Or so it thinks. Soon after, a new seedling blown in by the wind lands on the spot where the old tree fell, and the cycle begins again"
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I sang you down from the stars
by Tasha Spillett-Sumner
A Native American woman describes how she loved her child before it was born and, throughout her pregnancy, gathered a bundle of gifts to welcome the newborn
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What sound is morning?
by Grant Snider
A companion to What Color Is Night? explores the sounds and silence of morning, from a rooster’s crow and a chipper alarm to a rumbling stomach and the clanking of a garbage truck, while encouraging readers to establish healthy sleeping routines. Illustrations.
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The Life and Times of Fuzzy Wuzzy
by Craig Sidell
The Life and Times of Fuzzy Wuzzy is the timeless story of a beloved bear born without any hair. Join Fuzzy Wuzzy as he lives life to the fullest. This book teaches children the importance of being kind and loving and that it's not what you look like that is important. A great life begins with love for everyone and everything around you.
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Guinea pigs go gardening
by Kate Sheehy
"Bob and Ginger the guinea pigs plant delicious fruit and vegetables in their garden, enough to last them through the year. They love to nibble on lettuce, radishes, peppers, peas, pumpkins, apples, and watermelon. Follow Bob and Ginger as they clear thegarden of weeds, make compost to help their plants grow big, plant seeds, and finally harvest their crops, ready to make delicious treats like apple pie..."
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Venetian lullaby
by Judith L. Roth
A father sings his baby to sleep as a gondoliera steers them through the canals of Venice, Italy
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On the Other Side of the Forest
by Nadine Robert
What's on the other side of the forest? A young rabbit and his father are determined to find out in this modern picture book that feels like a classic, calling to mind the tender work of Beatrix Potter. Some say that wolves, ogres, and giant badgers live in the forest beside Arthur's house. That's why no one ever goes in there, to see what's on the other side. But one day, Arthur's dad has an idea--a magnificent idea! Build a tower to look over the treetops! But a magnificent idea takes a lot of work. Will the villagers join and help them? And when the tower takes shape, what will they see on the other side? This wonderful, heartwarming story by Nadine Robert--with illustrations by Gérard DuBois reminiscent of classic children's books--shares the importance of community and cooperation to achieve a big dream. |
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It's so quiet : a not-quite-going-to-bed book
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Little mouse cannot sleep because it is too quiet--but when he really listens he finds the night is full of all sorts of sounds, so many if fact that it is too noisy to sleep
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Little dandelion seeds the world
by Julia Marie Richardson
"Dandelions thrive on all seven continents. The blooms are among the most resilient and adaptable in the world. Learn how the crafty plant travels on the wind and hitches rides in all manner of ways in order to spread far and wide. Includes a map and backmatter on dandelions"
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Peace
by Baptiste Paul
"From saying hello and pronouncing your friend's name correctly to giving more than you take and saying I'm sorry, this simple concept book explores definitions of peace and actions small and big that foster it"
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Finding home
by Estelí Meza
"When Conejo's house blows away in a storm, his friends and neighbors take turns helping him look for it. Though they do not find his house, they each send him on his way with good cheer and small gifts. Conejo is grateful for their support, but still finds himself sitting with sadness for some time"
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The little library
by Margaret McNamara
Feeling left out of the excitement when his school’s eagerly anticipated library finally opens, young Jake, a slow and careful reader, is offered a book by a kind librarian who helps him discover an unknown talent as well as the power of books. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Happy springtime!
by Kate McMullan
From earmuffed crossing guards to sweater wearing dogs, from painters of flowers to planters of seeds, this bright, bouncy and colorful picture book is an ode to the joys of spring that celebrates the burst of life following the thaw of winter. Illustrations.
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Mindi and the goose no one else could see
by Sam McBratney
"When Mindi says she is being visited by a big goose, her dad and mom try everything they can think of to drive it away. But maybe some outside assistance is warranted from their wise friend Austen, a farmer who knows what is needed to help Mindi turn her mind to something new"
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G my name is girl : A Song of Celebration from Argentina to Zambia
by Dawn Masi
Published to coincide with 2021’s International Women’s Day, a diverse alphabet picture book celebrates global girlhood while honoring the character traits—including bravery, outspokeness and wisdom—that make each depicted girl special. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. Maps.
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Summer adventure for Groot!
by Brendan Deneen
A latest series entry combines rhyming couplets with whimsical artwork and character commentary in a summertime story that finds the Guardians of the Galaxy embarking on a one-day trip to see how much of the cosmos they can map. Illustrations.
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Zonia's rain forest
by Juana Martinez-Neal
Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Asháninka community. Illustrations.
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The wolf in underpants at full speed
by Wilfrid Lupano
"It's race day in the forest, but a surly chickadee has ruined the event's posters! When the Wolf learns why the little bird feels left out, he hatches a plan to launch it to victory"
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Bad Apple
by Huw Lewis-Jones
"A truly terrible piece of fruit is wreaking havoc far beyond the rim of the fruit bowl. Bad Apple is dead set on making life miserable for Pear, Plum, Cat, and Spoon, and it seems like no one will stop him. He pinches, steals, and breaks his way throughthe kitchen--until he encounters Snake. Could Snake be a match for the most mischievous snack in the house?"
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The rock from the sky
by Jon Klassen
The Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the Hat trilogy presents a hilariously deadpan meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, foresight and the funny feeling that something is off, when two companions stand in a perfectly good spot that may be hit, sometime, by a falling rock. Illustrations.
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From Archie to Zack
by Vincent X. Kirsch
Teased by classmates that say his best friend and he are in love, Archie writes secret letters trying to tell Zack how he feels, while other friends support the growing relationship. By the creator of How I Learned to Fall Out of Trees. Illustrations.
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Fish : A Tale About Ridding the Ocean of Plastic Pollution
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
Catching nothing but other people’s rubbish while fishing, Finn and his dog return home with a boatload of inedibles that they put to better use, in a lighthearted introduction to the environmental concerns impacting today’s oceans. By the creators of Musical Mac. Illustrations.
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Look out, Leonard!
by Jessie James
"It's moving day for the Shrew family, so Mrs. Shrew has asked them to all hold on to each other's tails tightly so that nobody gets lost! They set off in a long line, but wait, where's little Leonard? This picture book will have you on the edge of your seat as you follow Leonard, who manages to grab on to anything and everything that isn't a shrew tail! Narrowly avoiding catastrophe at every turn, from angry baboons to snapping crocodiles, will Leonard make it safely to the end of their journey?"
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Tyrone O'Saurus dreams
by James Howe
Tyrone O'Saurus dreams of becoming a dancer in spite of others' expectations, and finds unexpected support from the strongest dinosaur he's ever seen, who inspires him to follow his heart
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Toot & Puddle : how does your garden grow?
by Holly Hobbie
An original Toot and Puddle story, published to mark the first book’s 25th anniversary, finds the porcine friends teaming up with cousin Opal to figure out who is eating all of the vegetables from their springtime garden. By the creator of A Cat Named Swan. TV tie-in. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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I like trains
by Daisy Hirst
Whether sending toy animals on a journey around a model track or driving a cardboard-box locomotive, this little puppy really likes trains, and the best part of all is riding a real train
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"No!" said Rabbit
by Marjoke Henrichs
Happily resisting his mother’s reminders to keep to his playtime and bedtime schedule, young Rabbit says “No!” over and over again, before Mom makes a suggestion that he cannot resist. A first picture book. Illustrations.
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The happiness of a dog with a ball in its mouth
by Bruce Handy
"Starting from the happiness of waking up into a brand-new day, the picture book goes on to explore the kinds of relationships and contrasts that play out between our feelings and experiences every single day. Whether it's the nervousness of a beginning paired with the happiness of a middle; the indignity of a cut against the happiness of a scab; the boredom of nothing to do contrasted with the happiness of nothing to do; or the divide of mine against the happiness of our, these pages challenge the reader to think about daily activities and experiences and the feelings they conjure. The Happiness of a Dog with a Ball in Its Mouth is a gentle, fun, and philosophical read"
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Be a tree!
by Maria Gianferrari
Compares the structures and functions of trees to human bodies, shows the interconnectness and dependence of trees in a forest, and urges readers to communicate, share, and care for one another. Includes notes on the anatomy of a tree, ways to help save trees, and how to help in one's community
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Blue Ridge Babies 1, 2, 3 : A Counting Book
by Laura Sperry Gardner
Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains, a part of the Appalachian range that teems with fascinating plant and wildlife, through the memorable frame of the engaging folk song "Over in the Meadow." Amongst budding dogwood trees, crooked creeks, mountains fading to heaven, and other stunning settings, animal mothers and their young all play a part in the great wide wilderness. Count the babies on every page: one fawn hides while two bear cubs forage, three cardinal fledglings fly and four owlets hoot, all the way up to ten salamander efts and one last expansive view of a unique American region. |
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Nye, sand and stones
by Bree Galbraith
"A young girl challenges destructive behavior from the citizens of an island of stones that the rest of her community on an island of sand has been accepting since the beginning of time."
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Milo and Monty
by Roxana De Rond
The McKenzie family have two dogs, Milo and Monty, and while Monty enjoys hugs and noisy playtimes, Milo prefers hiding in quiet spaces, and the McKenzies wonder if Milo is happy with them
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Trillions of trees : a counting and planting book
by Kurt Cyrus
A STEM-supporting companion to the award-winning Billions of Bricks explains the importance of regrowing tree populations and preserving a diverse ecosystem, depicting a community that teams up to do their part of a trillion-tree global initiative. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Yes & no
by Elisha Cooper
"Join a cat and puppy pair through their day--the ups of being fed and romping through grass, and the downs of days that are too short and things that don't go as planned--as they realize that sometimes the very best thing that can happen is just being together"
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Poojo's got wheels
by Charrow
A picture book inspired by a real pet in the author’s neighborhood depicts the story of courageous dog Poojo, who overcomes being born without back legs by using prosthetic wheels that help him run races, chase squirrels and play with his canine friends. Illustrations.
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The little butterfly that could
by Ross Burach
An extremely confused and frightened butterfly turns to a whale for guidance on how to reach the flowers--and encouragement as the whale advises him to never give up on his migration
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Lobstah gahden : speak out against pollution with a wicked awesome Boston accent!
by Alli Brydon
Walter and his neighbor, Milton, two lobsters living in the ocean near Boston, Massachusetts, blame each other when heaps of garbage appear in both of their yards as they prepare for the annual garden contest. Includes facts about lobsters, water pollution, and the Boston accent, a glossary, and ways to care for the ocean, as well as a list of organizations that do the same
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Blanket : journey to extreme coziness
by Loryn Brantz
A young girl uses a fuzzy blanket to form a cocoon which makes her feel safe and secure and where she can use her imagination to go on a series of adventures, including outer space and the deep blue sea
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Mr. Complain takes the train
by Wade Bradford
Boarding a train to begin his vacation in Dullsville, Mr. Complain is disappointed when he finds absolutely nothing suitable, from the loud engine and the crowded cars to the lumpy seats and overly happy fellow passengers. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Hear the wind blow
by Doe Boyle
The author of Otter on His Own and a Carmen San Diego artist combine poetic free verse with evocative illustrations to depict the stages of the Beaufort wind scale, from a gentle kiss of air to a roiling hurricane. Illustrations.
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I am not a dog toy
by Ethan T. Berlin
Discarded by his disinterested human owner, a teddy bear becomes the less-than-enthusiastic companion of a dog, whose attention the bear initially disregards before discovering the power of reciprocation in friendship. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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All of the factors of why I love tractors
by Davina Bell
Frankie McGee's mother takes him to the public library, where she tries to persuade him to choose a book about cars, helicopters, or anything else while he insists on yet another book about tractors
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Wonder walkers
by Micha Archer
"Two curious children go for a walk, asking imaginative questions about the natural beauty that surrounds them"
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Everything grows
by Raffi
Raffi’s beloved song celebrating the earth is available for the first time in a board book edition that readers will treasure as they grow. Illustrations.
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Mom Is My Home
by Rhea Gaughan
Roger Priddy's Sliding Pictures: Mommy is my Home is a wonderful, new way to introduce young children to the sweet baby animals that live in the forest. Peek through the die-cut holes to guess where each animal lives, then turn the page and watch the pictures transform into the answer.
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Eat Up, Bear!
by Terry Pierce
"Black bears just want to eat! Juicy berries, crunchy nuts, tender grubs, and sticky honey--that's good bear food. But if park visitors don't watch out, their food will be bear food, too! Bouncy rhyming text and vibrant pictures share how families can do their part to keep bears safe and thriving"--Provided by publisher.
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Summer song
by Kevin Henkes
Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce the colors, songs, and activities of summer, including bees buzzing, birds singing, and children rolling in the grass
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This little environmentalist : an love-the-Earth primer
by Joan Holub
Celebrating the achievements of 10 noteworthy activists, a board book discovery primer for the youngest environmentalists-in-training shares engaging, age-appropriate facts about some of the important people who help protect the Earth. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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My Book of Feelings : With Emoji Spinner
by Nicola Edwards
Inspired by Montessori educational approaches, a high-engagement board book uses built-in wooden emojis designed to help children recognize, understand and manage basic emotions. Illustrations.
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Llama Llama loves his mama
by Anna Dewdney
A die-cut shaped board book with original art features simple rhyming text on spreads depicting Llama Llama enjoying a day of meals and errands with Mama before snuggling down for kisses and a shared bedtime story. Illustrations.
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The very hungry caterpillar's 8 nights of Chanukah
by Eric Carle
"Light the menorah, spin the dreidel, sing songs, and so much more in this sweet board book! This festive counting story makes for a fine holiday gift for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, all while introducing young readers to the wonderful traditions of Chanukah"
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