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Picture Books December 2019
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| Bad Dog by Mike BoldtWhy is Rocky such a bad dog? Her enthusiastic new owner can’t get Rocky to come when she’s called, or go for walks, or even play with other dogs! Instead, she prefers napping and watching the fish tank. What gives? One glance at the adorably exaggerated artwork will show readers what the protagonist doesn’t see: that Rocky is actually a cat -- and might also make a pretty great friend. |
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| The Best Kind of Bear by Greg Gormley; illustrated by David BarrowAfter Nelly asks Bear what kind of bear he is, the uncertain Bear embarks on a quest to find out the answer. Along the way Bear meets all kinds of other bears, but none of them have stitching or a bow tie like his. Could it be that the answer he seeks is back home with Nelly?
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| Little Mole's Wish by Sang-Keun KimLonely Little Mole builds a friendly snowball to talk to on his bus ride home, only to be told that the bus is for animals, not snowballs. Undeterred, Little Mole finds a clever work-around. |
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| The Perfect Seat by Minh Lê; illustrated by Gus GordonA moose parent and child search their city for a just-right place to read together. Some of the rejected spots (a crowded train, an oversized armchair) make sense, while others (a slippery slide, a rough bicycle ride) are absurd enough to provoke giggles while also prompting children to consider their own ideal reading location. |
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The carrot seed
by Ruth Krauss
A young boy plants and cares for a carrot seed that everyone says will not grow, but he lovingly tends to his seed anyway. Readers young and not-so-young will enjoy this lovely classic.
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| Waiting for Snow by Marsha Diane Arnold; illustrated by Renata LiwskaHow do you make it snow? The animal friends have a few ideas: they throw pebbles at the sky, wear their PJs backwards, and even try a snow dance, but nothing works. Could it be that patience is the only way forward? |
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| If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano; illustrated by Erin E. SteadA boy gazes hopefully at the sea, eager for a glimpse of an elusive whale. It’s hard to stay focused when there's so much to see (roses waving in the wind, a far-off ship full of "possible pirates"), but nevertheless he keeps watching...and waiting. Told in gently rolling free verse, this quietly beautiful book will leave readers enchanted. |
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| Waiting by Kevin HenkesA group of toys -- an owl, a puppy, a pig, a bear, and a rabbit -- sit on a windowsill and wait. Some are anxious for the weather to change, or for their human to arrive, while others contentedly abide in anticipation. . |
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| Pearl by Molly IdleThough pink-finned mermaid Pearl longs for a big, important job, her mother asks her to patiently look after a tiny grain of sand. The swirling jewel-toned illustrations, plus an ending that reminds readers that "the smallest of things can make a great difference", will make this book a favorite. |
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| Wait by Antoinette PortisWhile rushing to catch a train, a mother keeps asking her dawdling son to "hurry!" But each time, the boy implores her to "wait" as his attention wanders to a hungry duck, a curious dog, and finally, a sight that makes even the stressed-out mother stop and wonder. After this, read JonArno Lawson's Sidewalk Flowers, another simple, lovely book about an observant child's ability to find beauty in the everyday world. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Anne Arundel County Public Library 5 Harry S. Truman Pkwy. Annapolis, Maryland 21401 410-222-7371https://www.aacpl.net |
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