April 2020 list by K. Pearson
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The Bear in My Family
by Maya Tatsukawa
Likening his bossy older sister to a bear who is very loud, strong and messy, a young child reconsiders his views about the advantages of having a bear in the family when he encounters a group of playground bullies.
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Everyone's Awake
by Colin Meloy
A simple nighttime routine turns hilariously wacky in a rhyming picture book that features an unconventional but relatable family that instead of going to sleep engages in giggle-inducing activities, from fixing the roof to playing cards with a ghost.
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Follow Me, Flo!
by Jarvis
Following her father to visit a relative’s new nest, Flo the duck sings a little song containing directions to her destination before changing the tune into a nonsense song and wandering off into the path of a sneaky fox.
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Goodnight, Veggies
by Diana Murray
A sleepy bedtime story set in a community garden depicts a friendly earthworm who observes the nighttime rituals of tuckered-out tomatoes, cuddly cauliflowers and potatoes with closing eyes.
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Help Wanted, Must Love Books
by Janet Sumner Johnson
Shailey loves bedtime until her father gets distracted by a new job, so she advertises for a replacement "Bedtime Storyteller" and finds herself interviewing her favorite fairytale characters.
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How to be a Pirate
by Isaac Fitzgerald
Told by the neighborhood boys that she cannot be a pirate, Cece seeks reassurance from her grandfather who knows about boats and has tattoos.
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I Found a Kitty!
by Troy Cummings
A sequel to the best-selling Can I Be Your Dog? finds Arfy the lucky dog trying to find a forever home for his stray kitten friend, Scamper, who makes Arfy’s owner sneeze.
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Nesting
by Henry Cole
The creator of A Nest for Celeste presents the story of a robin’s journey as it builds a nest in a tree, lays beautiful blue eggs, raises its young and protects them from natural dangers until they can fly on their own.
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When My Brother Gets Home
by Tom Lichtenheld
A younger sister impatiently imagines the fantastical adventures that await her brother’s return from school, from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in the playground to building a cardboard castle.
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World So Wide
by Alison McGhee
From the magic of a baby’s first sights and sounds to a wish for a far-off day, evocative text and gorgeous illustrations are imbued with the tenderness felt between parents and child. A perfect gift for new mothers and fathers and anyone who cherishes those unforgettable moments—or dreams of a time when their children will see their own little ones smile at them for the first time.
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