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Daisy the Digger by Peter BentlyJoin Daisy the digger as she learns all about becoming a construction vehicle at the Whizzy Wheels Academy. Board book
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A curious menagerie
by Carin Berger
"Introduces readers to sixty unusual and engaging collective nouns ranging from a flamboyance of flamingos to a mischief of mice. Includes a note about the origin of the collective nouns featured in the book"
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| How Do You Dance? by Thyra HederWhat it is: a celebratory reminder that sometimes you’ve just got to dance, whether it’s beneath a disco ball with your friends or in the privacy of your own space.
Art alert: Dynamic watercolor illustrations and stylized lettering pair perfectly with the text to create an infectious sense of joy in motion.
Be prepared... to bust out your boogie shoes before sharing this exuberant read-aloud -- it might just inspire an impromptu dance party! |
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Rocket's very fine day by Tad HillsRocket, the star of the New York Times best-selling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, returns in an all-new Step Into Reading reader that finds Rocket and Bella making big plans for fun in the sun on a beautiful day until a drop of rain falls and the clouds roll in.
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Hum and swish
by Matt Myers
Jamie wants to quietly work on an art project near her friend, the sea, but people keep disturbing her by asking questions
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| Spencer's New Pet by Jessie SimaWhat it’s about: With the old-fashioned panache of a silent movie, this wordless picture book follows devoted pet owner Spencer as he protects his bright red balloon dog from gusty winds and sharp objects.
Why kids might like it: Illustrated in the black-and-white shades of classic cinema (save for the red dog), this whimsical read has charm and suspense to spare, as well as a satisfying surprise ending. |
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| This Book of Mine by Sarah Stewart; illustrated by David SmallWhat it is: a gentle, affectionate ode to books and the people who love them.
What’s inside: softly ink-washed artwork depicting all the different ways in which books and readers interact, alongside rhyming text that’s framed as a vow: “I take this book to be my friend.”
Who it’s for: young bibliophiles who demand to hear their favorite books again and again and again... |
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A Stone Sat Still by Brendan WenzelA follow-up to the Caldecott Honor-winning They All Saw a Cat shares environmental perspectives into concepts ranging from colour and size to sensory experience and the passage of time.
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| Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron BlabeyStarring: Thelma, a beige pony whose dream of becoming a pink, sparkly, super-popular unicorn unexpectedly comes true.
Be careful what you wish for: Glitz, glamor and fame aren’t as fulfilling as Thelma believed they’d be. But will anyone appreciate her as plain old Thelma the pony?
Why kids might like it: Aaron Blabey’s googly-eyed cartoons amp up the humor in this playful, slightly snarky story about the importance of being yourself. |
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| You Don't Want a Unicorn! by Ame Dyckman; illustrated by Liz ClimoWhat it is: an exposé revealing the unvarnished (and supremely silly) truth about having a pet unicorn.
What happens: A hopeful kid gets a purple-maned pet unicorn, only to discover that unicorns shed golden sparkles, poop stinky cupcakes, and throw wild parties for their unicorn friends. |
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| Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert by Morag Hood; illustrated by Ella OkstadWhat it's about: Self-proclaimed unicorn expert Sophie is so preoccupied with lecturing her "unicorn" companions -- a baby sibling in a pointy hat and several toys with makeshift toothbrush horns -- that she misses the real unicorn in their midst.
Read it for: rainbow-colored cartoon art and sly sight gags.
For fans of: Amy Young's A Unicorn Named Sparkle. |
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| Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great by Bob SheaWhat it’s about: Goat is pretty cool -- he can ride a bike, make marshmallow squares, and do magic tricks. So why is everyone so impressed with Unicorn, just because he can fly, turn things to gold, and make it rain cupcakes?
Why kids might like it: Bob Shea’s energetic, off-kilter art and relatable humor is sure to leave kids laughing.
Don’t miss: the sequel, Unicorn is Maybe Not So Great After All. |
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Uni's first sleepover
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
When Uni the unicorn goes to her first sleepover, the other girls are better at every game, but later Uni has the opportunity to share her special talent
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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