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Do I Have to Wear a Coat? : A Journey Through the Seasons
by Rachel Isadora
The Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Ben’s Trumpet celebrates the four seasons through depictions of diverse children who enjoy activities ranging from splashing in puddles and visiting the beach to picking pumpkins and wrapping up in cozy sweaters. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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| Fox & Rabbit by Beth Ferry; illustrated by Gergely DudásIntroducing: unlikely pals Fox and Rabbit, who embark on five everyday adventures that test their camaraderie (though good humor and friendship always win out).
Who it’s for: Told mostly through speech-bubble banter, this inviting graphic novel is just right for comics-loving kids who are outgrowing easy readers, but aren’t quite ready for chapter books.
Series alert: Kids who love the warm friendship and spirited, full-color illustrations in Fox & Rabbit are in luck -- it’s the 1st in a series. |
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Cool cuts
by Mechal Renee Roe
The best-selling illustrator of Kamala Harris’ Superheroes Are Everywhere depicts uplifting examples of African American boys and their culturally inspired hairstyles on spreads that repeat the inspiring refrain, “I am born to be awesome!” Illustrations.
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Just like me
by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
A collection of poetic mini-stories by the creator of Grandma’s Purse explores the feelings and experiences of everyday girls from diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Illustrations.
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Roy digs dirt
by David Shannon
An adorable but messy little white dog who loves nothing better than playing in the dirt digs, burrows and rolls through the buried treasures he unearths before an encounter with a skunk sends him to the dreaded bathtub. By the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning No, David! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Imaginative Illustrations
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| Handimals: Animals in Art and Nature by Silvia Lopez; illustrated by Guido DanieleWhat it is: This wildlife guide literally lends a hand to animal conservation through photographic illustrations featuring painted human hands.
Art alert: Many of artist Guido Daniele’s animal portraits (all comprised of painted hands in varying configurations) are so cleverly composed that kids may want a second look. Each portrait is accompanied by facts and a photo of the real animal itself. |
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| Viva Frida by Yuyi MoralesStarring: Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, as portrayed by an exquisitely crafted and photographed puppet.
What’s inside: Frida looks out from under her distinctive brow, inviting readers along (in English and Spanish) as she sees, dreams, and plays. The three-dimensional illustrations overflow with color and texture, as well as details from Frida's life (including her many pets).
Who it’s for: visually oriented kids (who’ll feast their eyes on the illustrations) and aspiring artists (who’ll relish the insight into the creative process). |
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| Most Marshmallows by Rowboat WatkinsWhat it’s about: Most marshmallows do only humdrum stuff, like going to school or eating their veggies. However, some marshmallows know they “can do anything or be anything they dare to imagine." From a knight to a circus performer to an astronaut, these intrepid confections will amuse and inspire their human readers.
Art alert: Be sure to have snacks ready before sharing this book with kids, because the illustrations feature real marshmallows, all sporting intricate pencil details and whimsical mixed-media environments. |
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| Seeing Into Tomorrow: Haiku by Richard Wright by Richard Wright; illustrated by Nina CrewsWhat it is: a small sampling from the hundreds of evocative haiku written by renowned author Richard Wright, accompanied by photo collages by artist Nina Crews.
Art alert: Illustrating Wright’s nature-themed poems, Crews’ photographs focus on the natural world as seen through the eyes of African American boys, and each lively collage captures an infectious sense of wonder and possibility.
Try this next: For a more exuberant taste of black boy joy, try Derrick Barnes’ award-winning Crown. |
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| Nancy Knows by Cybèle YoungStarring: Nancy the elephant, who’s certain that she’s forgotten something. But what?
What happens: As she tries to remember, many other things fill Nancy's thoughts -- and delicate, intriguing paper sculptures of those things fill Nancy's outline on the page. It's not until Nancy is able to empty her mind, however, that her memory finally returns.
Who it’s for: Anyone, young or old, who's ever had to search their own memory can relate to Nancy.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Prince George's County Memorial Library System 9601 Capital Lane Largo, Maryland 20774 301-699-3500www.pgcmls.info/ |
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