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| Blown Away by Rob BiddulphHow do three penguins, a seal, and a polar bear end up in a tropical jungle? Well, it all starts when Penguin Blue's kite carries him (and all the friends who try to help him) into the sky and far away, and it doesn't end until the clever creatures find a way home. This playfully absurd premise, paired with crisp digital illustrations and steady rhyming text, results in the kind of deadpan humour that will appeal to kids and adults alike. Fans of this breezy, high-flying story may also appreciate Flora's Very Windy Day by Jeanne Birdsall. |
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A wonderful year by Nick BruelFour interrelated stories dedicates one to each of the seasons in a collection that features an extra-cold winter, a demented fairy, a hippo named Louise and a talkative tree. By the award-winning creator of the Bad Kitty series.
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Hoiho paku by Stephanie ThatcherAn endearing story in Te Reo Māori about a penguin called Little Hoiho who wants to be more like the other birds she sees around her, Kotuku, Toroa, and Tui. But Little Hoiho learns that her body is made for swimming and spinning and twisting in the water, and that she is perfect just the way she is.
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| Smick! by Doreen CroninFrom the author of the popular Click Clack Moo books comes another winsome critter: Smick, a goofy, floppy-eared dog. Illustrated with just a few simple lines, Smick's good nature is obvious as he follows one-word commands and gleefully fetches a stick. Then tiny, colourful Chick appears, and though Smick's first instinct is to chase, the two quickly become "sidekick" and "sidechick." This uncomplicated story of friendship is perfectly paced for very young children, while the minimal text and generous white space will tempt beginning readers. Kids who love the gentle wordplay of Emily Gravett's Apple Pear Orange Bear or Mary Sullivan's Ball will be charmed by Smick! |
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Duck & Goose colors by Tad HillsLearn colours with "New York Times" bestselling odd couple Duck & Goose! Duck & Goose introduce basic colours in this sturdy board book, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Here's another concept book starring our favourite feathered friends
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Fall leaves by Loretta HollandPart poem, part silent stage with luminous light-box illustrations, this innovative picture book puts autumn on display to beautifully capture the art and science of season change.
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Poor Doreen : a fishy tale
by Sally Lloyd-Jones
Featuring illustrations intricately designed to promote early letter recognition, the story of dutiful little fish Doreen describes how she emerged from the water on a fishing pole and was unwittingly swept into a series of misadventures before arriving at her destination.
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| Cat & Bunny by Mary LundquistSince the day they were born, Cat and Bunny (two adorable, round-faced children clad in animal costumes) have been besties. They eat together, daydream together, and play a special "Made-Up Game" with rules that only they know -- until the day Quail asks to play with them. To Cat's dismay, Bunny agrees, and soon so many other children have joined in that Cat runs away, feeling left out. The realistic conflict in Cat & Bunny is one that young readers will recognize, and the delicate hues and soft shapes of the artwork are just as comforting as the story's feel-good resolution. |
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The jacket
by Kirsten Hall
Book is very happy when he is finally found by the perfect child, and delighted to become one of her favourite things, but the girl also loves her dog, Egg Cream, whose clumsiness, messiness, and drool threaten to ruin Book. Includes directions for making a book jacket
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The Whale Savers: Returning Wēra to the Ocean by Linda Roberts, illustrated by Bruce PotterA small boy and his Nan discover a whale (Wera) on their local beach and call on their community, who help comfort and refloat the whale at high tide. This is an emotive tale that teaches children about the importance of cooperation and support, and a respect for nature. Everyone helps to return Wera, from 80-year-old Nan and her 8-year-old grandson Tama, to Sally from the Department of Conservation and the workers at the cheese factory.
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Focus on: Sleeping and Dreaming
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Moonbear's dream
by Frank Asch
When Moonbear and Little Bird see a kangaroo in the backyard, the friends assume they're dreaming and decide to have some messy fun before they wake up
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| Dream Friends by You ByunBy day, shy Melody has a hard time talking to the other children at her new school. But by night, Melody visits a fanciful, pastel-colored “visual wonderland” (Booklist) where she and her dream friend -- a huge, white, furry creature with a red bow tie -- dance, play hide-and-seek, and watch magical candy-shaped fireworks. Mesmerizing and intricately detailed illustrations make this simple and satisfying story about friendship a “bedtime destination that children will want to visit again and again” (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Rosie's Magic Horse by Russell Hoban; illustrated by Quentin BlakeThe lively, offbeat artwork of Quentin Blake adds energy and flair to this magical journey. Young Rosie knows that her parents are worried about paying the bills. One night while Rosie sleeps, her popsicle-stick collection transforms into Stickerino, a flying horse who knows exactly where to find enough treasure to help Rosie's parents. Together, Rosie and Stickerino travel through a fantastical dream world to a pirate lair, where they use tricks (and tickles) to distract the pirates as Rosie grabs their gold. But will the treasure still be there when Rosie wakes up? Find out in this whimsical and lighthearted adventure. |
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| Sleep Like a Tiger by Mary Logue; illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski"Once there was a little girl who didn't want to sleep." A common situation for children becomes gorgeously surreal as the girl's parents describe how various animals sleep, and the girl pictures herself dozing with the animals in luminous, creative detail. She imagines floating like an otter, snuggling into a bird's nest, curling up like a snail, and many other dreamy scenarios before finally nodding off in the curve of a tiger's tail, her own stuffed tiger clutched tight. This soothing, stylized Caldecott Honor book is one that children will clamor to revisit, since its inventive mixed-media artwork "holds treasures to find even after several readings" (Publishers Weekly). |
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Moonlight Bear by Rosie WellesleyA gentle soothing story for young children at bedtime with lovely soft artwork. A special glow-in-the-dark moon on the cover adds to the fun. Eva drifts off to sleep with her favourite teddy bear. When she wakes in the night. Bear is gone. She looks all over her room only to find that her teddy has turned into a real bear. Bear takes Eva on an adventure around the town at night. They play, have fun and see other children with their animals while they are out. After rushing home before sunrise, Eva falls back to sleep. Was it all a dream?
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