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Don't Worry, Little Crab
by Chris Haughton
What it’s about: At first, Little Crab is thrilled to join Very Big Crab on a trip from their tide pool home to the open ocean. But the crashing waves bring newfound anxiety; can this crustacean find the courage for undersea exploration?
Why kids might like it: Bursting with bold, blocky artwork as well as alliteration and onomatopoeia, Don’t Worry, Little Crab makes an attention-grabbing read-aloud.
Kids might also like: Carolyn Crimi’s There Might Be Lobsters, another beach-set book about overcoming fear.
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Leo : A Ghost Story
by Mac Barnett
What it's about: Leo is a friendly house ghost who feels unwanted by his new house family.
What you'll notice: A simple color pallet creates a ghostly feel.
The Author: is a winner of the Caldecot Honor and the EB White Read Aloud Award.
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In A Jar
by Deborah Marcero
What it’s about: Can you collect the sunset in a jar? Llewellyn the rabbit can, and together with his best friend Evelyn, he collects rainbows and snowball fights and the sound of the ocean.
What happens: After Evelyn’s family moves away, lonely Llewellyn realizes that his collecting allows him to share experiences with his friend, even when they’re apart.
Read it for: the caring friendship, reassuring conclusion, and gently fantastical art.
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Daniel's Good Day
by Micha Archer
What it's about: Daniel explores his neighborhood to discover what is a good day . What happens: Daniel learns a good day can mean many things to many people.
Illustrations: Take extra time to appreciate the detail in the illustrations.
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Have You Heard The Nesting Bird?
by Rita Gray
What it is: Why is the Mama Bird so quiet when the other yard birds are so busy with their songs?
It's fun to: Try to imitate the call of the other birds.
Be sure to : Have a word with the bird- an "interview " with Mama Bird explains why she does what she does.
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Marta! Big & Small by Jen Arena; illustrated by Angela Dominguez Which languages? Spanish and English, both color-coded and translated within the story.
Starring: Marta, una niña who seems grande to a tiny bug but pequeña to an big elephant; she's lenta compared to a swift horse, but to a poky turtle, she's rápida; and to a snake, she just might look sabrosa…
Read it for: a cheerful and dynamic exploration of vocabulary, comparisons, and opposites, illustrated by Pura Belpré Award honoree Angela Dominguez. | |
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The Field
by Baptiste Paul
What happens: A spirited group of friends gathers in a lush green field for a rousing game of futbol (soccer).
What you will like: The universal language of play will appeal to all sports loving kids and adults.
What is different: This book effortlessly mixes English with Creole which is spoken in Saint Lucia, where the author was born.
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How Do You Say I Love You? by Hannah Eliot; illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez What it is: an upbeat, rhyming vocabulary guide which teaches kids to express a universal sentiment -- love -- in ten different languages.
Which languages? Chinese, French, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Italian, English, and more, with phonetic pronunciations provided for each language.
Art alert: Alongside the bold, easy-to-read words, the cartoon illustrations depict cuddly-looking characters from various countries and cultures demonstrating their love for family, friends, and pets. | | ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market by Raúl the Third Welcome to: the Mercado de Chauhtémoc la Curiosidad, where Little Lobo and his dog Bernabé are busy making deliveries to all the various vendors.
Which languages? Helpful Spanish labels encourage language learners, while lively, bustling market scenes overflow with charming details. Don't miss: the tiny, cowboy hat-wearing cucaracha who follows Little Lobo on his route. | |
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Swashby and the Sea
by Beth Ferry; illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
Starring: Capt. Swashby, a grumpy old salt who doesn’t need -- or want -- any friends except the sea.
What happens: After an exuberant girl and her granny move in next door to Swashby’s seaside cottage, the mischievous ocean alters Swashby’s curmudgeonly messages in the sand, turning his rebuffs in invitations.
Art alert: Soft shading and muted colors evoke the beach setting in this tale of unexpected friendship.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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