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| Facts Vs. Opinions Vs. Robots by Michael RexThe question: “Do you know the difference between a fact and an opinion?”
The lesson: A group of robot friends, rendered in crisp and colorful illustrations, demonstrate the difference between a provable fact (each of the robots has two eyes) and a not-so-provable opinion (which robot has cooler dance moves?), as well as the importance of listening.
Reviewers say: “a fun, cogent argument for informed and civil conversation” (Publishers Weekly). |
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| The Paper Kingdom by Helena Ku Rhee; illustrated by Pascal CampionWhat it’s about: Auntie Clara can’t babysit Daniel, and so the sleepy child accompanies his parents to their jobs as night janitors in an office building.
What happens: While they work, Daniel’s parents explain that they’re cleaning up after the untidy dragons who work in this Paper Kingdom, prompting Daniel to dream of the day that he can be king.
Try this next: Karen Hesse’s Night Job, another quietly inspiring picture book about a kid whose parents work the night shift. |
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Wash your hands!
by Katie Marsico
The My Healthy Habits series provides the earliest of readers a foundation in developing healthy habits. Wash Your Hands explores the importance of good hand-washing practices in a simple, engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading skills
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| Dandelion's Dream by Yoko TanakaWhat it is: the wordless tale (or is it a dream?) of a dandelion who takes the form of a miniscule lion and goes exploring in the wide world outside the meadow.
Read it for: Dandelion’s childlike sense of wonder, and the unique pleasure of watching a tiny character interact with a big world.
Art alert: Dandelion’s vibrant yellow mane pops against the atmospheric gray-and-white shading in the charcoal illustrations. |
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| B is for Baby by Atinuke; illustrated by Angela BrooksbankB is for: Baby, with beads in her hair; the basket of bananas that Baby hides inside; brother, bopping to music on his headphones as he loads the basket on his bike; the baobab tree that Baby spots during the ride; and Baba, who finally discovers his stowaway granddaughter.
Why kids might like it: it’s a sweet, uncomplicated story with inviting illustrations of contemporary Africa.
Kids might also like: Baby Goes to Market, by the same author and illustrator. |
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| Littles and How They Grow by Kelly DiPucchio; illustrated by AG FordFeaturing: softly rounded illustrations; soothingly upbeat words; a diverse cast of happy babies and adoring families.
Who it’s for: very young children, who’ll revel in the rhythms and colors, as well as the siblings and caregivers of new babies, who know that “littles grow BIG in the blink of an eye.”
Further reading: For another baby-centric slice of life, try Susan Meyers’ Everywhere Babies or Mem Foxes Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes. |
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| Old Dog Baby Baby by Julie Fogliano; illustrated by Chris RaschkaWhat it’s about: You might expect skittishness when the old family dog meets the new baby, but not with this duo -- sprightly rhymes describe their shared wiggles, sniffs, and licks, culminating in a sleepy, slobbery nap.
Art alert: Generous lines and soft washes of color underscore the cozy atmosphere in this tale of interspecies friendship.
Try this next: For for less harmony and more humorous conflict, try Maureen Fergus' Buddy and Earl and the Great Big Baby. |
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| Baby Day by Jane Godwin and Davina Bell; illustrated by Freya BlackwoodThe event: For baby’s first birthday, family and friends gather to celebrate in the sunshine.
The guest list: “shy baby,” who’s nervous about the dog; “friendly baby,” who’s eager for a canine pal; “fussy baby,” who won’t try a new food; “brave baby,” who dives head-first down a slide; and many more, all of whom play and eat until they’re tired babies.
Read it for: the spare text, winsome artwork, and calm, sleepy conclusion. |
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Just for Kids Access Video
A collection of education TV shows for children with a range of popular cartoons and documentary-style learning videos.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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New Hanover County Library
201 Chestnut Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 910-798-6301 www.nhclibrary.org |
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