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| Daisy by Jessixa BagleyStarring: shy warthog Daisy, who walks with her eyes downcast after the other kids make fun of her appearance.
What happens: Looking at the forest floor reveals a world of hidden beauty to Daisy, and soon her collection of forgotten and discarded treasures leads her to something even more valuable: an understanding friend.
Art alert: Soft springtime hues emphasize the quiet wonder in this "ode to the art of paying attention" (Horn Book Magazine). |
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| Early One Morning by Mem Fox; illustrated by Christine DavenierWhat it is: an idyllic vision of farm life featuring a pink-cheeked boy who takes the scenic route -- visiting the red tractor, the green truck, the haystack, and various farm animals -- as he searches for a tasty addition to his breakfast with Grandma. Why kids might like it: Toddlers will enjoy the warm, textured artwork, as well as pointing out each of the boy's favorite spots and reciting along with the soothing, repetitive text. |
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| Wolfboy by Andy HarknessWhat it's about: Wolfboy is on the prowl! He's "HUNGRY and HUFFY and DROOLY and GROWLY" and he's hunting high and low for rabbits. When he finally finds them...well, we won't spoil the ending, but you can expect giggles, not gore.
Why kids might like it: With stunning, three-dimensional clay artwork and LOTS of ALL-CAPS text, Wolfboy makes a riveting read-aloud.
Kids might also like: Drew Brockington's Hangry, which features a different monster in need of a snack. |
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| When Otis Courted Mama by Kathi Appelt; illustrated by Jill McElmurryWhat it's about: Though his Mama and Daddy live in different parts of the desert, coyote pup Cardell likes his life the way it is. When kind-hearted neighbor Otis comes calling, Mama seems interested, but Cardell is skeptical.
Read it for: the charming, folksy writing and the expressive artwork.
Who it's for: kids who are adjusting to family changes, as well as anyone who enjoys a good yarn. |
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| Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family by Nelly Buchet; illustrated by Andrea ZuillWhat it's about: the growing pains of a newly combined household consisting of two humans, two dogs, and one cat.
How it's told: With minimal text -- primarily clever re-arrangements of the words "cat" and "dog" -- the illustrations are what truly sell this story, using actions and expressions to depict the furry stepsiblings' emotions as they learn to cohabitate.
Kids might also like: Jeff Mack's Ah Ha! and Look!, which also feature dynamic artwork, limited vocabulary, and winsome animal characters.
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Baby Animals Moving
by Suzi Eszterhas
What it is: an accessible, photo-illustrated book that portrays a variety of wild animal babies in motion.
What's inside: photos of little leaping lemurs, warthog piglets running free, a sleepy sloth climbing, and many more, including bears, orangutans, otters, kangaroos, and other animal babies who are carried along by their mothers.
Further reading: Kids who love Baby Animals Moving won't want to miss the charming companion book, Baby Animals Playing.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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