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Cheerful chick
by Martha Brockenbrough
Wanting to lead the other animals in cheer right from the minute she is hatched, Chick is unable to rally barnyard enthusiasm, until her feathered siblings reveal just how much they are supporting her efforts. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Hooray for Hat!
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| The little guys by Vera BrosgolWhat it’s about: The forest-dwelling Little Guys are minuscule in size, but with their might combined, they're unstoppable. They can cross deep water! They can forage in tall bushes! They can steal food from chipmunks and beat up bears! Wait, what?
Read it for: jaunty, expressive artwork and a kid-friendly message about the uses (and misuses) of teamwork. |
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Our car
by J. M. Brum
Kids are invited to join a young boy and his dad as they go to the carwash, drive through a rainstorm, are tickled by the wind and more, in a bold, sweet story featuring vibrant illustrations and simple text.
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Lost and found ducklings
by Valeri Gorbachev
When Brother and Sister Duck discover that they are lost, the entire animal community bands together to bellow, howl and growl for Mama and Papa Duck's attention. By the award-winning author of Me Too!
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Dust bunny wants a friend
by Amy Hevron
A lonely little Dust Bunny tries to make friends with a passing bug, a sneezing cat and other disinterested candidates before he is swept by a broom under the bed, where he finds his missing companions. By the award-winning illustrator of Trevor.
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| ¡Vamos! Let's go to the market by Raul the ThirdWelcome to: the Mercado de Chauhtémoc la Curiosidad, where Little Lobo and his dog Bernabé are busy making deliveries to all the various vendors.
Why kids might like it: the lively, bustling market scenes bursting with charming details; the helpful Spanish labels that encourage language learners.
Don't miss: the tiny, cowboy hat-wearing cucaracha who follows Little Lobo on his route. |
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In the quiet, noisy woods by Michael J. RosenTwo wolf pups frisk through the woods, listening to the noisy onomatopoeic sounds of other woodland creatures before returning to their pack, in a celebration of the interconnectedness of forest life.
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| Motor mouse by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Arthur Howard Starring: Motor Mouse, a friendly delivery driver who approaches a variety of experiences -- sharing, revisiting old memories, and trying new things -- with humour and relatable emotion.
Why kids might like it: While the large format has a familiar picture book feel, the short chapters allow beginning readers to grow their skills.
Series alert: This inviting volume jump-starts a new series of easy readers. |
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The goose egg
by Liz Wong
Henrietta the elephant's quiet life abruptly changes when a baby goose accidentally lands in her charge and requires exhaustive efforts to learn how to fly off with the rest of the geese, leaving Henrietta proud but unexpectedly lonely.
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Many moons
by Rémi Courgeon
A strikingly illustrated exploration of the moon's phases, from the new moon to a waning crescent, compares each phase to a familiar shape, from smiles and bananas to a cat's tail and the open eyes of an owl.
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Sun! : One in a billion
by Stacy McAnulty
The sun relates key facts about itself, including its formation over four billion years ago, the sun's position in the solar system, what it is made of, and why the sun is so important to the plants, animals, and people inhabiting the Earth
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Fancy Nancy sees stars
by Jane O'Connor
When a rainstorm prevents Nancy and her best friend, Robert, from getting to the planetarium the night of a class field trip, she has a brilliant idea for making things better
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| The Sun is kind of a big deal by Nick SelukWhat it's about: The Sun is a star in more ways than one! Sporting arms, cool shades, and a confident attitude, the Sun deals with its many admirers (the other planets, drawn in the same cartoony style) while handling all of the important jobs it does for Earth.
What's inside: solid astronomy facts told through eye-catching infographics and outrageously silly dialogue. |
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| Hidden figures: The true story of four Black women and the space race by Margot Lee Shetterly with Winifred Conkling; illustrated by Laura FreemanFeaturing: Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African American NASA mathematicians who, despite widespread discrimination, made a lasting impact on the space race. Book buzz: Filled with warm, colourful illustrations, this picture book was adapted from Margot Lee Shetterly's book for adults, which was also made into a popular movie in 2016. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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