August 2020 list by K. Pearson
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Alien Tomato
by Kristen Schroeder
When a mysterious red orb appears one day, the vegetables are not sure what to make of it and they decide that it must be an alien tomato, but Gopher is not convinced.
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Bears and Boos
by Shirley Parenteau
The creators of Bears and Blossoms present a seasonally themed series entry that finds Big Brown Bear and the four little bears helping each other pick out costumes to participate in the community Halloween parade.
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Beware the Flerken!
by Calliope Glass
A heartwarming Captain Marvel picture-book tale told from Goose’s point of view finds the adorable “Flerkin” kitty accompanying his favorite superhero on an adventure in Louisiana, where he “slorps” up alligators and makes a new friend.
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Bunnies On the Bus
by Philip Ardagh
A riotous read-aloud by the best-selling author of Stinking Rich and Just Plain Stinky finds the riotous bunnies of Sunny Town zooming around on the bus past the bus stop, the swings and the crosswalk before hopping away for more mischief.
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Choo-Choo School
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Seven adorable train cars join a new lineup of students on the first day of Choo-Choo School, where they recite classroom rules about work, fairness and kindness before embarking on a pun-riddled day of learning how to stay on track.
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Christopher Pumpkin
by Sue Hendra
A growing pumpkin who is rather different from the malevolent pumpkins in a patch that has been conjured by an evil witch recommends yummy cupcakes and friendly hugs over the spooky cobwebs and slimy slugs that are suggested for an upcoming Halloween party.
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The Color Monster Goes to School
by Anna Llenas
An inviting back-to-school tale starring the mischievous hero from the best-selling The Color Monster finds the shaggy rainbow critter nervously starting school with no idea of what to expect before a friend introduces him to other students and fun-filled classroom activities.
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Danbi Leads the School Parade
by Anna Kim
Thrilled to start at her new school in America before she renders her diverse class silent as the first Asian student most of them have ever seen, little Danbi uses the power of her imagination to make friends, learn the rules and lead everyone during a fun-filled parade.
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Daniela and the Pirate Girls
by Susanna Isern
Who hasn’t heard of the legendary vessel, the Black Crock! Other ships cower in fear as they gaze at it through their spyglasses. Its fearsome crew is known all over the Seven Seas. And their captain is Daniela, Daniela the Pirate.
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Dog Loves Counting
by Louise Yates
Loving books so much that he cannot stop reading long enough to go to sleep, Dog unsuccessfully tries counting sheep before venturing out to find other creatures to count, an effort that leads to an unexpected adventure and friendship.
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First Day Critter Jitters
by Jory John
Young animal students attending their first day of school navigate nervousness, apprehension and a tendency to hop around before meeting their Armadillo teacher, who is just as nervous as they are.
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How to Meet a Mermaid
by Sue Fliess
Combines poetic read-aloud text with vibrant, whimsical artwork and guides for parents and instructors on how to use such natural craft supplies as seashells, coral, driftwood and sea glass to construct a beautiful mermaid crown.
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How to Potty Train Your Porcupine
by Tom Toro
Follows the antics of two kids who bring home a pet porcupine that they attempt to house train using a variety of wacky approaches.
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I Got the School Spirit
by Connie Schofield-Morrison
An onomatopoeic celebration of the first day of school that follows the experiences of a young girl with energetic school spirit who rallies her classmates through their ABCs and 123s.
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Love by Sophia
by Jim Averbeck
The precocious girl-and-giraffe team from One Word From Sophia explores life, love and art from a new perspective while creating a drawing for a class assignment that turns out so beautifully that they reach out to family members to help them see things in new ways.
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Max Explains Everything: Puppy Expert
by Stacy McAnulty
A self-proclaimed canine expert who has wanted a puppy his whole life whimsically describes the important but rewarding responsibilities that go into caring for a pet, from providing food and a bed to going to the vet and obedience training.
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A Perfect Day
by Sarah S. Brannen
A seagull and a crab discover the power of friendship and compromise on a day at the beach that finds Seagull happily enjoying the blue sky and refreshing breeze, while Crab unhappily focuses on the clouds, a smelly boat and the barnacles on Seagull’s rock.
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Ray
by Marianna Coppo
Ray, the light bulb in the closet at the bottom of the stairs, sometimes gets bored, especially in the dark, until he gets taken on a surprising journey.
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Rescuing Mrs. Birdley
by Aaron Reynolds
An enthusiastic young animal “expert” who has learned everything she knows from television uses her mind, courage and knowledge of nature to rescue her teacher, who has escaped from school and gone wild at the local grocery store.
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Spacebot
by Mike Twohy
When a UFO appears outside his home before a stranger emerges, a loyal dog protectively investigates to see if the mysterious visitor is an enemy or an unexpected new friend.
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