| Hide and Seek by Anthony BrowneFeaturing: Poppy and Cy, a brother and sister who find more than they expected while playing hide-and-seek in the woods.
Art alert: These aren't just any woods -- there are 18 eerie, fanciful shapes hiding in the branches and shadows of this forest, just waiting for sharp-eyed readers to find them.
For fans of: seek-and-find puzzle stories, such as Steve Light's Have You Seen My Dragon? and Have You Seen My Monster?. |
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| The Epic Adventures of Huggie & Stick by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by David SpencerWhat it is: the alternating travelogues of pessimist Huggie (a toy bunny) and optimist Stick (an actual stick) as they go on an accidental voyage across all seven continents.
Who it's for: A far cry from a geography lesson, this giggle-inducing adventure will appeal to kids who like odd-couple friendships and offbeat humor. |
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| Got to Get to Bear's! by Brian LiesWhat it's about: Izzy is determined to answer Bear's urgent summons, but with a howling blizzard hampering her journey, the stalwart chipmunk must rely on help from her other animal friends.
Why kids might like it: Detailed depictions of fur, feathers, fabric, and swirling snowflakes provide a satisfying sensory experience.
Try this next: For further stories about cold weather and warm interspecies friendship, try Matthew Cordell's Wolf in the Snow or Philip C. Stead's Samson in the Snow. |
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Blue
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
A companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning Green presents a dual celebration of the myriad shades of blue and the bond between children and their pets, depicting scenes of a boy and puppy snuggling on a cherished blanket, splashing in ocean waves and sharing a wintry walk
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Crash, splash, or moo! by Bob SheaA lively picture book presented in the style of a game show introduces host Mr. McMonkey and a trio of unlikely daredevil contestants who face off in a zany sequence of challenges while inviting readers to guess the outcomes of their wacky stunts.
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Walrus in the bathtub
by Deborah Underwood
When a family moves into their new house, they discover an unexpected houseguest comfortably settled into the bathtub and ready for a nice long soak
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Storm by Sam UsherSearching for their kite when an approaching storm brings gusty winds just perfect for kite flying, a boy and his grandfather recall fond memories of their shared adventures.
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Presto and Zesto in Limboland
by Arthur Yorinks
A never-before-published picture book collaboration by two Caldecott Medal winners tells the story of two friends, Presto and Zesto, and how they find themselves lost in the magical, mysterious place called Limboland.
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| It's Shoe Time! by Bryan CollierWhat it's about: As a little girl tries to decide which shoes to wear, the shoes themselves -- all rowdy and googly-eyed -- vie for her attention.
Read it for: whimsical wordplay (the title should tip you off), easy-to-follow speech balloons, and eye-catching collage illustrations.
Book buzz: Though it tells a standalone story, this easy reader is part of the Elephant and Piggie Like Reading series, in which each book is introduced by Mo Willems' beloved duo. |
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| Good Night, Knight by Betsy LewinWhat it's about: A sleepless knight and a weary horse go on a nighttime quest in search of golden, delicious cookies.
Why kids might like it: Repetition, homophones, and onomatopoeia make the text accessible for emerging readers, while playful illustrations -- Knight sleeps in full armor, and Horse's expressions are priceless -- add a light comic touch. |
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Mr. Monkey bakes a cake
by Jeff Mack
Mr. Monkey bakes a cake and enters it in a contest, but nothing goes as planned
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JoJo and the twins
by Jane O'Connor
Helping her parents with the new twins, JoJo must figure out a way to tell the identical babies apart
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| Charlie & Mouse by Laurel Snyder; illustrated by Emily HughesIntroducing: brothers Charlie and Mouse, who are having a busy day: after waking their parents, they throw a neighborhood party, try to sell some rocks, and wheedle their way to an extra bedtime snack.
Series alert: Kids who enjoy the easygoing tone and likeable characters in this series opener can follow Charlie and Mouse's ongoing antics in Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy. |
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The itchy book! by Mo Willems"When Triceratops, Pterodactyl, Brontosaurus and T-Rex all develop distracting itches, Dino-Mo reminds them of the ""big rule"" about how dinosaurs must never scratch, triggering an uproarious effort to soothe or ignore their discomforts in creative ways.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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