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| The Little Guys by Vera BrosgolWhat it’s about: The forest-dwelling Little Guys are minuscule in size, but with their might combined, they're unstoppable. They can cross deep water! They can forage in tall bushes! They can steal food from chipmunks and beat up bears! Wait, what?
Read it for: jaunty, expressive artwork and a kid-friendly message about the uses (and misuses) of teamwork. |
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| Unicorn and Yeti: Sparkly New Friends by Heather Ayris Burnell; illustrated by Hazel QuintanillaIntroducing: big, fluffy Yeti and small, magical Unicorn, an unlikely pair who meet in a comical collision and forge a friendship based on a shared love of snow and sparkles.
Why kids might like it: this cute, cartoony series opener features colorful speech bubbles and very brief chapters, making it a fantastic choice for newly independent readers.
For fans of: Bob Shea’s Ballet Cat books or Ben Clanton’s Narhwal and Jelly series. |
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| ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market by Raul the ThirdWelcome to: the Mercado de Chauhtémoc la Curiosidad, where Little Lobo and his dog Bernabé are busy making deliveries to all the various vendors.
Why kids might like it: the lively, bustling market scenes bursting with charming details; the helpful Spanish labels that encourage language learners.
Don't miss: the tiny, cowboy hat-wearing cucaracha who follows Little Lobo on his route. |
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| High Five by Adam Rubin; illustrated by Daniel SalmieriWhat it is: a series of finger-stretching, hand-slapping challenges to prepare you for the 75th Annual High Five Tournament.
Hold that book steady! This exuberant, interactive read is packed with opportunities for kids to high-five its pages.
Author alert: Fans of the oddball humor and playful illustrations in Dragons Love Tacos won't want to miss this latest book from the same creative duo. |
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| Motor Mouse by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Arthur Howard Starring: Motor Mouse, a friendly delivery driver who approaches a variety of experiences -- sharing, revisiting old memories, and trying new things -- with humor and relatable emotion.
Why kids might like it: While the large format has a familiar picture book feel, the short chapters allow beginning readers to grow their skills.
Series alert: This inviting volume jump-starts a new series of easy readers.
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| Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed; illustrated by Stasia BurringtonWhat it is: an inspiring, star-spangled picture book based on the childhood of Mae Jemison, whose passion and ambition led her to become the first African American woman in space.
Who it's for: space-obsessed dreamers, future trailblazers, and aspiring scientists.
Further reading: Kids who are curious about women in space might also enjoy Carmella Van Vleet's To the Stars!, a biography of astronaut Kathryn Sullivan. |
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| Once Upon a Star: A Poetic Journey Through Space by James Carter; illustrated by Mar HernandezWhat's inside: Bold type and striking, stylized illustrations heighten the impact of these short poems about stars, the solar system, the universe, and our place within it. Read it for: accessible science concepts and a boundless sense of wonder. |
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| Earthrise: Apollo 8 and the Photo That Changed the World by James Gladstone; illustrated by Christy LundyWhat it is: a simple yet compelling description of 1968's Apollo 8 mission, in which astronauts captured a now-iconic photo of Earth rising over the moon.
Art alert: Crisp retro illustrations evoke the feel of the 1960s, the power of shared humanity, and the breathtaking beauty of Earth seen from space. |
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| The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick SelukWhat it's about: The Sun is a star in more ways than one! Sporting arms, cool shades, and a confident attitude, the Sun deals with its many admirers (the other planets, drawn in the same cartoony style) while handling all of the important jobs it does for Earth.
What's inside: solid astronomy facts told through eye-catching infographics and outrageously silly dialogue. |
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| Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly with Winifred Conkling; illustrated by Laura FreemanFeaturing: Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African American NASA mathematicians who, despite widespread discrimination, made a lasting impact on the space race. Book buzz: Filled with warm, colorful illustrations, this picture book was adapted from Margot Lee Shetterly's book for adults, which was also made into a popular movie in 2016. |
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Noah Builds an Ark
by Kate Banks
An allegorical tale about ecology and the ancient care of stewardship reinterprets the biblical tale of Noah to depict an urban youth who builds a safe haven for his animal friends while his family gathers supplies for a coming storm. By the award-winning author of And If the Moon Could Talk.
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Chicks rule!
by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow chicks of all ilks as they work together to puzzle out how to respond to a sign forbidding chicks from attending the Rocket Club meeting.
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Babymoon
by Hayley Barrett
A gift-appropriate tribute to the wonder and emotion of a family's first days with a newborn depicts a cozy home where a new dynamic of gentle cuddling, connecting and learning unfolds.
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Cavekid birthday
by Cathy Breisacher
Caveboy and Cavegirl were born on the same day, in neighboring caves, and every year they celebrated and played together--but this year they are each looking for the perfect gift for their friend at Caveman's Collectibles.
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Hope
by Matthew Cordell
Two lions celebrate their grandchild and express all the ways this new life has expanded their world, and the hope they hold for his future.
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Flora Forager ABC
by Bridget Beth Collins
Presents the letters of the alphabet using illustrations of animals made with foraged materials to represent each letter, from angelfish and camels to hedgehogs, narwhals, turtles, and zebras.
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Sprout, seed, sprout!
by Annika Dunklee
A little boy and his faithful kitty plant an avocado seed and use their counting skills and patience to care for the seed as it slowly grows over years into a tall tree. By the award-winning author of A Fire Truck for Chuck.
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Little Doctor and the fearless beast
by Sophie Young
A skillful little girl who attends to the medical needs of crocodile patients marvels at their stories while treating their ailments, until the biggest, scariest crocodile shows up with tightly clamped jaws that test the little doctor's bravery.
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Noah Noasaurus
by Elaine Kiely Kearns
Waking up in a contrary mood that compels him to fight everything from brushing his teeth to playing with his little brother, Noah Noasaurus reluctantly greets his cheerful dino friends, who eventually start a prehistoric parade that chases away Noah's bad mood.
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My forest is green
by Darren Lebeuf
Exploring the urban forest near his home with art supplies in tow, a young boy with keen observation skills uses poetic, rhythmic language and a variety of materials, from charcoal and rocks to cut-paper collage and sponge painting, to create art inspired by the environments he sees.
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Moon wishes
by Guy Storms
“I wish I were the moon,” says the speaker in this timeless bedtime story, “so that I could shine on you.” The moon shines to guide a journey home, glistens beautifully on icy snow, and wishes peace and safety for travelers, friends and troubled hearts. Milan Pavlovic’s dreamy watercolor illustrations complement this sweet story from Patricia and Guy Storms.
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Little fox and the missing moon
by Ekaterina Trukhan
The curious fox from Apples for Little Fox returns in a bedtime story mystery that finds a nightmare about a missing moon triggering a nighttime team effort to find the moon and return it to the sky.
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The panda problem
by Deborah Underwood
A riotously meta celebration of storytelling out of control features a narrator who wants to tell a story and a mischievous panda who insists he has nothing tale-worthy going on but is perfectly willing to imagine any number of exciting plot devices, from jellybean rain to purple aliens.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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Jessamine County Public Library 600 South Main Street Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356 859-885-3523www.jesspublib.org |
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