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Children's Picture and Board Books January 2020
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Some snow is . . .
by Ellen Yeomans
Three young neighbors share a cozy wintry season marked by different kinds of snow, fun-filled outdoor activities and the eventual arrival of spring. By the author of The Other Ducks. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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One snowy morning
by Kevin Tseng
Two woodland friends, a squirrel and a chipmunk, encounter a snowman without recognizing it and use its top hat, carrot nose and mittens as helpful objects that they turn into a rowboat, yummy soup and funny fish puppets. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Taxi Ride With Victor
by Sara Trofa
Victor is everyone's favorite extraterrestrial taxi driver, but he has a big problem. His memory is terrible! He can never remember his way around the galaxy. When he drops off his passengers at the wrong locations, there are some unexpected and hilarious high jinks. Elsa Klever's wonderful drawings incorporate every day experiences--like going to the dentist, the library, or the post office--into otherworldly scenes with friendly aliens, talking clouds, grumpy ghosts, and an enormous octopus.
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How the crayons saved the rainbow
by Monica Sweeney
When best friends Sun and Clouds clash and refuse to share the sky, Earth's colors are threatened until crayons create the biggest rainbow they can
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The peculiar pig
by Joy Steuerwald
Raised in a litter of pigs with no realization that she is a daschund, Penny the puppy basks in the equal love that Mama Pig gives to all of her babies, who Penny protects using her unusual oink. Simultaneous eBook.
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The dinky donkey
by Craig Smith
Originally written as a children's song, Wonky Donkey has a daughter, cute and small, and prone to mischief
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Snow for everyone!
by Antonie Schneider
A joyful story finds three friends engaging in a playful debate about who the snow belongs to during a rare snowfall in Jerusalem and consulting the most trusted people in their community—the priest, the rabbi, and the imam—who all offer the same answer, in a book about sharing that shows how we are more similar than different. Illustrations.
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I think I can
by Karen S. Robbins
Join an aardvark and a mouse as they talk back and forth, in a story that encourages young readers to believe in themselves
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Turtle and Tortoise are not friends
by Mike Reiss
Convinced that they are too dissimilar to ever be friends, stubborn Turtle and Tortoise are challenged to set aside their differences when an accident occurs involving a big red ball. By the author of the best-selling How Murray Saved Christmas. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations
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When the snow is deeper than my boots are tall
by Jean Reidy
Rhyming verses and cozy winter scenes celebrate the joys and excitement of a big snowfall, depicting a young girl who builds a snowman, makes snow angels and goes sledding before returning indoors for hot cocoa by the fire. Illustrations.
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Tallulah the Tooth Fairy CEO
by Tamara Pizzoli
A whimsically modern adaptation of the popular fantasy character reimagines the tooth fairy as the high-powered, African American CEO of Tooth Titans Inc., who relies on a team of advisors when a little boy misplaces his lost tooth. Illustrations.
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Charcoal boys
by Roger Mello
While making a mud house for her hornet egg, a wasp follows a human child thoughout his day as he works in a Brazilian charcoal mine
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A scarf for Keiko
by Ann Malaspina
In Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, in 1942, after Sam's Japanese neighbor, Keiko, is sent to an internment camp with her family, he makes a special effort to send her a gesture of friendship
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Overground railroad
by Lesa Cline-Ransome
"A girl named Ruth Anne tells the story of her family's train journey from North Carolina to New York City as part of the Great Migration"
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Something for you
by Charlie Mylie
Learning that his friend has caught a cold, a field mouse fluffs his friend’s pillow, makes her a cup of tea and promises to return with something helpful, before concluding that the best gifts of all are friendship and love. A first picture book. Illustrations.
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Duck!
by Megan McKinlay
A whimsical story inspired by “Chicken Little” features a rambunctious Duck who runs around the farm, shouting “DUCK!” to his exasperated fellow animals, before they all realize that something truly is falling from the sky. By the award-winning author of No Bears. Illustrations
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Fry bread : a Native American family story
by Kevin Noble Maillard
A celebration of the long-cherished Seminole Nation tradition of sharing fry bread during family meals combines evocative verses with vibrant artwork by the award-winning illustrator of La Princesa and the Pea. Illustrations.
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Waiting for Chicken Smith
by David Mackintosh
A young boy arrives at his family's beach cabin and impatiently waits for his best friend next door to arrive, envisioning all the fun things they will do together, while his little sister goes to increasing lengths to get his attention. By the author of Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School
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Going down home with Daddy
by Kelly Starling Lyons
In this rich and moving celebration of history, culture and ritual, eloquent text and stunning illustrations illuminate the power of family and multigenerational family traditions.
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Froggy builds a snowman
by Jonathan London
Froggy is excited to go to school the day of the winter carnival, when he plans to build a snowman, but the principal has many other seasonal activities planned
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The serious goose
by Jimmy Kimmel
Complemented by a mylar mirror for making faces, a picture-book debut by the late-night host depicts a whimsically tongue-in-cheek goose who rediscovers its sense of humor while reminding young readers to take “serious” approaches to silliness. TV tie-in. Illustrations.
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Mr. Scruff
by Simon James
Feeling like he does not belong to anyone when the other dogs in his rescue shelter find homes with just the right humans, Mr. Scruff considers a life with a little boy who is his match in less-obvious ways. By the award-winning creator of Leon and Bob. Illustrations.
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I love you, Fred
by Mick Inkpen
The father-daughter team behind I Will Love You Anyway presents a heartwarming story about a mischievous little pug who discovers his own name when his naughtiness prompts his humans to repeat an unfamiliar sound. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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My tiny pet
by Jessie Hartland
After moving to a tiny house, a little girl is forbidden to get a pet until she introduces her parents to microscopic tardigrades, also called water bears
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Cyril and Pat
by Emily Gravett
A tribute to the power of loving someone different from oneself depicts the unlikely bond between Cyril the squirrel and Pat the rat, who share fantastical adventures in spite of everyone's opinion that they should not be friends. By the creator of Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears. 25, first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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Go, girls, go!
by Frances Gilbert
A rollicking, girl-power celebration of vehicles features female drivers and pilots at the helm of a sequence of fire trucks, trains, tractors and more. A first picture book. 12,500 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Caveboy crush
by Beth Ferry
A sweet celebration of first love depicts a young caveboy who falls in love with the cavegirl of his dreams and resorts to incrementally grand gestures to win her heart. By the best-selling author of Stick and Stone. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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This is baby
by Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show host pairs heartwarming, simple text with lighthearted illustrations to introduce the youngest children to the words for the various parts of the body. By the creators of Your Baby’s First Word Will Be DADA. Illustrations.
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King Mouse
by Cary Fagan
When a tiny mouse finds a tiny crown, he declares himself the king of the forest, until he finds it is not the only crown around
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Olaf and the three polar bears
by Calliope Glass
Olaf the snowman goes off exploring on his own and finds a cottage with three very interesting inhabitants
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Love from The crayons
by Drew Daywalt
An affectionate gift book featuring the irrepressible Crayons from the best-selling The Day the Crayons Quit explores the bright colors and subtle shades of love. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Fix that clock
by Kurt Cyrus
A rollicking celebration of cooperation and conservation follows the efforts of a busy construction crew that rebuilds a rickety old clock tower that has become a home to wild animals. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The grizzly bear who lost his grrrrr!
by Rob Biddulph
A champion bear diligently trains for an annual woodland contest he has always won until the year when he loses his ability to growl and must consider if there is more to life than winning. 25,000 first printing.
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Odd dog out
by Rob Biddulph
A pup who wears a rainbow scarf that contrasts with the pinstriped suits worn by other canines, Odd Dog leaves town amid fears of being too different before arriving in a rainbow-adorned community, where a dog in a cool sweater stands out in exceptional ways. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Big Papa and the time machine
by Daniel Bernstrom
When a young boy doesn't want to go to school, his grandfather takes him back in time to show him the true meaning of being brave
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B is for baby
by Atinuke
The creators of the award-winning Baby Goes to Market finds Baby stowing away on big brother's bicycle during a visit to Baba's bungalow in a neighboring village, in a vibrantly illustrated alphabet story set in West Africa
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One more hug
by Megan Alexander
A little boy receives reassuring hugs from his mother that help him build the confidence he needs to grow up and carry on eventually as an adult, in a heartwarming story by the Inside Edition national correspondent. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Cherry Blossom and Paper Planes
by Jef Aerts
Adin and Dina are best friends who love to plant cherry stones around their little village in the countryside. Then one day Adin and his family move away to the city. Will their friendship survive the new distance between them?
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