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Picture Books December 2017
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| How to Find an Elephant by Kate Banks; illustrated by Boris KulikovOn a dismal, drippy day, a young explorer goes in search of an elephant. Despite helpful instructions ("look for something large and gray"), the elephant eludes the child -- but readers will delight in spotting the camouflaged creature as it hides in plain sight. Kids who love the sight gags in this imaginative how-to guide may also appreciate Nilah Magruder's How to Find a Fox. |
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| Snoozefest by Samantha Berger; illustrated by Kristyna LittenSnuggleford Cuddlebun the sloth is heading off the NuzzleDome for the highlight of her year: SnoozeFest! Snuggleford checks out the pajama fashion show, snacks on milk and honey, and browses the band merch before settling into her hammock as Chamomile Rage takes the stage. This rhyming riff on music festivals will amuse even the most sleep-resistant kid. |
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| "Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," said the Sloth by Eric Carle"I am relaxed and tranquil, and I like to live in peace." The sloth doesn't feel the need to explain himself further, even when the other rainforest animals -- all rendered in Eric Carle's signature colorful collages -- ask him why he's so slow, quiet, and boring. It's not until the jaguar asks him why he's so lazy that the sloth responds…in his own way, and his own time. |
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| Sparky! by Jenny Offill; illustrated by Chris Appelhans After her pet-averse mom agrees to a pet sloth, a little girl welcomes Sparky into her life. Only it turns out that Sparky isn't interested in tricks, or hide-and-seek, or moving much at all. Is there more to companionship than fun and games? Kids who enjoy deadpan humor will love finding out -- though they may think twice before requesting pet sloths of their own. |
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| Kyle Goes Alone by Jan Thornhill; illustrated by Ashley BarronPotty-training motivation and animal facts blend in this unusual (yet charming) read. Sloths only have to "go" once a week, and this week is the first time that young sloth Kyle has to make the long, slow, trip to the forest floor without his mom. Crisp cut-paper art depicts not only Kyle's brave descent, but also the encouragement he receives from his animal neighbors along the way. |
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| Mervin the Sloth is About to Do the Best Thing in the World by Colleen A.F. Venable; illustrated by Ruth ChanWhen the words in the title are plonked down on the page next to Mervin, the other animals take notice, and soon begin bickering about what the "best thing" might be -- flying? inventing a time machine? fighting a shark? Whatever it is, can he do it faster? The suspense builds as speculative speech bubbles crowd the page, but rest assured: there's a sweet (if slow) payoff at the end. |
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