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I Am Cat! by Peter BentlyA day in the life of a cat - told from the cat's point of view!
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Hippos go berserk!
by Sandra Boynton
"One hippo, all alone, calls two hippos on the phone. Exuberant hippopotamus guests show up in ever-increasing numbers, until an all-night party is inevitable"
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| Blurp's book of manners by Cindy DerbyWhat it's about: When prim, bespectacled etiquette teacher Ms. Picklepop spills a can of paint, she's horrified to see the mess come to life as ill-mannered Blurp, a well-meaning, color-burping agent of chaos.
Read it for: uproarious, kid-pleasing yuckiness, plus some stealthy lessons on real manners, including the one that Ms. Picklepop eventually learns: how to be considerate of others. |
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How do I feel?
by Lynley Dodd
Lift the flaps and learn about feelings with the help of rascally Hairy Maclary and all his rollicking friends!
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The sour grape by Jory John"Holding a bunch of grudges, Sour Grape finds the tables turned when a friend holds a grudge against him, making him realize how unfair grudges can be and how much sweeter life can be with a little compassion and gratitude.
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| How to send a hug by Hayley Rocco; illustrated by John RoccoLong-distance love: Longing to hug her Grandma Gertie despite living miles apart, ponytailed kid Artie draws up a handmade "hug" and walks readers through the steps of sending it through the mail.
Why kids might like it: Whether they love learning how stuff works, are intrigued by snail mail, or have far-off loved ones of their own, kids will find plenty of appeal in this sweet and colorful collaboration from Hayley and John Rocco. |
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| Over the shop by JonArno Lawson; illustrated by Qin LengWhat it's about: An optimistic child convinces her curmudgeonly grandparent to rent the fixer-upper apartment above their general store, kicking off a chain reaction of community-building.
How it's told: exclusively through expressive ink-and-watercolor illustrations depicting myriad visual cues -- fresh paint, window planters, rainbow flags, cooperation in the store, new neighbourly friendships (human and feline) -- of positive change. |
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| Hello, rain! by Kyo Maclear; illustrated by Chris TurnhamWhat it's about: The most exhilarating playtime can happen when "the sky is an adventure." At the tell-tale "plink, plunk, plonk" of raindrops, a girl and her dog don their raincoats and dash into the deluge.
Why kids might like it: Rhythmic text packed with onomatopoeia vividly evokes the sensory joys of a rainy day, from puddle-jumping to paper boat racing to enthralled observation. |
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| Shy Willow by Cat MinStarring: timid, noise-sensitive rabbit Willow, content to stay in her cozy mailbox home...until a letter with a heartfelt request prompts her to venture outside.
Art alert: Suffused with mottled rainbow colors, the luminous illustrations create a dreamy, whimsical atmosphere perfect for gentle Willow's story.
Try this next: Mike Curato's Where Is Bina Bear?, another empathetic, fanciful look at the balance of community and anxiety for the crowd-averse. |
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| The Capybaras by Alfredo Soderguit; translated by Elisa AmadoWhat it's about: When the capybaras arrive on the farm, fleeing hunting season, the chickens are hostile about the change in their "safe, agreeable" home. But as the youngest among the two species become friends, the chickens learn to appreciate their neighbors and envision a shared future.
Who it's for: younger children, who can enjoy the adorable, stylized illustrations and animal friendships, as well as older kids who may grasp the allegory of welcoming refugees and creating community solidarity. |
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| The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer; illustrated by Mariachiara Di GiorgioWhat it is: a wordless adventure in which raccoons, deer, badgers, foxes, and other woodland creatures enjoy a nocturnal frolic among the rides, games, and snacks of an empty nighttime carnival.
Read it for: exuberantly playful artwork that kids will want to pore over, as well as the uncanny fun of watching animals doing human activities. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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