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| In Every Life by Marla FrazeeWhat it is: a lyrical, color-suffused album of moments in which we can experience mindfulness and gratitude.
Want a taste? "In every birth, blessed is the wonder. In every smile, blessed is the light. In every hope, blessed is the doing. In every love, blessed are the tears."
Who it's for: While creator Marla Frazee based this book on a Jewish baby-naming blessing, its warmth and sense of promise is accessible to kids and families of all kinds. |
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| Hey Otter! Hey Beaver! by Brian PinkneyStarring: toothy purple Beaver and brown, whiskery Otter, two friends who try to cooperate, even when they disagree about the best uses for sticks. (Otter thinks sticks are for playing, but Beaver "really really really really needs" them for his dam.)
Read it for: the distinctively fluid and exaggerated art of Brian Pinkney, as well as reiterating text that may prompt repeat read-alouds. |
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| Hot Dog by Doug SalatiWhat it's about: When a summer's day in the city gets too hot and claustrophobic, the titular dachshund and his human travel to a breezy, beachy island where "a pup can run."
Why kids might like it: Spare yet vivid text allows the illustrations to shine, and kids will be drawn in by the evocative atmosphere and the winsome dog's expressive body language.
Award buzz: Hot Dog is the winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal. |
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My Parents Won't Stop Talking! by Emma HunsingerWhat it's about: A little girl has big plans for her day at the park, but when her two moms stop to talk to some chatty neighbors she is convinced that her whole day will be completely ruined. Uncommonly common: this hilarious book takes a well-known situation and follows it through to increasingly ridiculous extremes. Recommended for: kids who hate to wait. |
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Bring Me a Rock! by Daniel MiyaresThe set-up: A tiny insect king demands a rock with which to build his throne. The catch: Too many stones make the throne unstable, and everyone has to work together make a solution. The vibe: This is a book of few words, with a cooperative message and expressive brushwork illustrations. |
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