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The farmer
by Ximo Abadía
Paul works hard on his farm while those in the village are resting, but when drought comes, friends unexpectedly arrive to lend a hand.
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Maybe tomorrow?
by Charlotte Agell
A tender exploration of loss and the power of supportive kindness, empathy and friendship depicts a kindhearted, butterfly-covered gator who helps a mourning purple hippo carry around a shrinking metaphorical block of sadness in the aftermath of a painful loss.
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Love you head to toe
by Ashley Barron
High-detail cut-paper collage art and creative rhymes compare a multicultural assortment of human babies to baby animals who also stretch their limbs, splash in the water, toddle around and fill their chubby cheeks like chipmunks throughout a day of first-year routines.
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Grandpa's stories by Joseph CoelhoA sad young girl honours the life of her late grandfather by recalling shared times and writing down memories in the notebook he made for her.
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| Bear came along by Richard T. Morris; illustrated by LeUyen PhamWhat it’s about: Bear’s impromptu log ride down a winding river turns into a group expedition as he’s joined by several other animals, each one bringing an enlightening new perspective to share.
Art alert: Perspective is also key to the retro illustrations, which show the animals’ journey from varying points of view, heightening both the goofy sight gags and the drama of an unexpected waterfall. |
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When a tiger comes to dinner by Jessica OlienAn interactive picture-book story that breaks the fourth wall features a little mouse host who invites readers to help prepare for a visit from an unlikely tiger friend who must be greeted with claws and teeth, a roaring hello and games of checkers.
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| Puppy truck by Brian PinkneyWhat it’s about: When Carter is given a toy truck instead of the puppy he wanted, he literally takes it in stride, leashing up the truck (which comes to life with a “vroom beep bark!”) and heading off for a walk in the park.
Why kids might like it: Swirling, swooping lines and a bright, bold color palette add irresistible verve to this tale of a boy and his unusual pet. |
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| A normal pig by K-Fai SteeleStarring: Pip, “a normal pig who did normal stuff.”
What happens: Pip might be the only spotted pig among her all-pink classmates, but she’s never been afraid to be herself...at least, not until a new student points out all of Pip’s differences. Can a timely trip with her mum help this frustrated little pig redefine her idea of “normal”?
Reviewers say: “any child who feels they stand out in any way will identify and feel empowered” (Kirkus Reviews). |
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Little fox and the missing moon
by Ekaterina Trukhan
Fox, who hopes to become a famous detective one day, investigates when he looks out the window one night and notices the moon is missing.
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| It's an orange aardvark! by Michael HallStarring: Five hard hat-wearing carpenter ants, all wondering what’s causing the noise outside their tree stump home. Could it be a sneaky gray aardvark? Each time they peek outside, a different colour is revealed, provoking increasingly outlandish guesses from the most anxious ant.
Art alert: Die-cut holes and vivid colors are used to clever, comical effect, amping up the playful suspense.
For fans of: the colourful cut-paper art of Lois Ehlert and Eric Carle. |
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| Yellow time by Lauren StringerWhat it is: a lyrical, read-aloud ready celebration of autumn’s brightest colour.
Why kids might like it: readers and listeners alike will be drawn in by Yellow Time’s simple, expressive language and glowing, windswept illustrations.
Want a taste? “Black crows fill bare branches and raise their voices in praise of yellow time...They fill still-leafy trees with their voices, announcing its coming to everyone.” |
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| They say blue by Jillian TamakiWhat it’s about: One young girl tries to understand the colours of her world, both seen and unseen.
Why kids might like it: Imaginative, whimsical illustrations accompany the girl’s observations about natural colors such as the hidden orange of egg yolks inside their shells, the surprising purple of a spring crocus, and the reflected blue of water.
Who it’s for: thoughtful kids who wonder about the world around them. |
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| Green is a chile pepper: A book of colors by Roseanne Thong; illustrated by John ParraWhat it is: a colour concept book that explores Mexican American culture. As well as the titular green chiles, children will find a whole spectrum, including red skirts for baile folklórico and orange marigolds for Día de los Muertos.
Read it for: inviting rhymes, vibrant folk-art illustrations, and Spanish labels to bolster language learners. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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