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Picture Books September 2023 |
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| Mine! by Candace Fleming; illustrated by Eric RohmannWhat it's about: a group of greedy animals, all eagerly eyeing the same shiny red apple as it's just about to fall from the "tip-tippy top" of the tree.
How it's told: through rhyming text bursting with onomatopoeia (the animals "trippety-skipped," "stompety-flopped," and "zippety-eeked") and dramatic, heavy-lined relief print illustrations.
Reviewers say: "an extremely fruitful pick for storytime" (Booklist). |
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| Stickler Loves the World by Lane SmithStarring: Stickler, a twiggy, multi-eyed bundle of enthusiasm. Stickler takes special delight in showing the weird, everyday wonders of the world -- waves, sunbeams, stars, seed pods, sticky honey and more -- to best friend Crow.
Art alert: Dimensional, mixed-media illustrations and stylized text heighten the oddball charm of this "buoyant, bristly ode to joy" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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Penguin and Ollie
by Salina Yoon
Making a new friend while on an undersea adventure, Penguin invites Ollie, a shy octopus, on a treasure hunt, but when they meet other sea creatures, Ollie hides, carefully camouflaging himself, until Penguin helps him overcome his fears.
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10 Dogs
by Emily Gravett
In this high-stakes adventure filled with comical canine chaos, 10 dogs must figure out a way to share 10 tasty sausages. Illustrations.
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| A Hippy-Hoppy Toad by Peggy Archer; illustrated by Anne WilsdorfWhat it's about: A teeny-tiny toad is just hanging out in a puddle when the unexpected SNAP! of a twig starts a chain reaction that launches the toad on an odyssey through a world much bigger than him.
Why kids might like it: Children know that being small can be tough -- thankfully, in this rhyming, onomatopoeia-laced story, it's much easier to just let go and enjoy the wild ride. |
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| My Fade Is Fresh by Shauntay Grant; illustrated by Kitt ThomasWelcome to: Chrissy's barbershop, where everyone has an opinion on one little girl's next hairstyle. Onlookers suggest waves, twists, spikes, and cornrows, but this kid knows what she wants: "THE FRESHEST FADE UP ON THE BLOCK!"
Why kids might like it: Playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations offer infectious energy, and the heroine's choices are affirmed and respected.
For fans of: Derrick Barnes' Crown. |
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| A Unicorn Named Sparkle by Amy YoungThe dream: When Lucy orders a unicorn for delivery, she plans to name him Sparkle and festoon him with flowers.
The reality: The flea-ridden "unicorn" that arrives looks (and smells) like a goat and is more inclined to eat the flower garlands.
Series alert: This quirky tale of an apparent mismatch that may be just right kicks off a series, which continues in A New Friend for Sparkle. |
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| The Night is Yours by Abdul-Razak Zachariah; illustrated by Keturah A. BoboWhat it's about: an adoring father watching his daughter and her friends play in the neighborhood courtyard on a summer evening.
Why kids might like it: Poetic language and dusky, moonlit hues evoke an atmosphere of wonder among the excited kids, as well as the parent who knows his child can "show everyone else how to embrace the night like you."
About the illustrator: You might recognize Keturah A. Bobo's luminous painting style from Grace Byers' bestselling I Am Enough. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Oswego Public Library District
Montgomery Campus - 1111 Reading Drive, 60538Oswego Campus - 32 West Jefferson, 60543 (630) 554-3150
https://www.oswego.lib.il.us/
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