| The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by Adam RexThree mighty warriors search for worthy opponents in this crowd-pleasing readaloud. Squat, scowling Rock gets "no joy" from smooshing Apricot; curly-edged Paper bests Computer Printer with a single move; and wide-eyed Scissors skillfully snips through an army of Dinosaur-Shaped Chicken Nuggets. Each despairs of ever meeting their match…until they battle each other, and a legendary game is born. With a cast of anthropomorphized objects spouting "bombastic, full-volume" (Publishers Weekly) dialogue, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors begs to be read in your most arena-worthy voice. |
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The Berenstain Bears' new pup by Stan BerenstainAccompanying Mama to Farmer Ben's to buy eggs, the cubs fall in love with a puppy who needs a home and readily adopt her before learning how much work and patience are required to properly care for a puppy.
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You don't want a unicorn! by Ame DyckmanTossing a coin into a well while wishing for a pet unicorn, a little boy is astonished to discover that unicorns are terrible pets that shed, poke holes in the ceiling and make awful messes.
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Mighty, mighty construction site
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Told in rhyming text, Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane Truck, Dump Truck, and Cement Mixer will all need to work together as they tackle their biggest job yet--a massive building
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| Goldfish Ghost by Lemony Snicket; illustrated by Lisa BrownDeath is only the beginning in this quirky read about a newly deceased goldfish in search of a friend to share his afterlife. Bored with floating upside-down above his fishbowl, the spectral hero -- drawn in eye-catching white against a colored background -- floats out the window to explore the seaside town. Sadly, no one in town seems interesting, not even the ghosts of other aquatic creatures. But wasn't there a rumor that the lighthouse was haunted? Similar to Mac Barnett's Leo, this tale of a lonely ghost who finds companionship will charm readers who are looking for something offbeat and a teensy bit spooky. |
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| Ice Boy by David Ezra SteinBlending science and storytelling, Ice Boy puts a face (and a pair of blue-and-white socks) on the water cycle. Ice Boy's freezer-dwelling family tells him that it's an honor to be "chosen" for drink or a cold compress, but Ice Boy knows he's destined for something bigger. Venturing outside, he heads for the ocean, kicking off an adventure that transforms him from ice to water to vapor and (eventually) back to ice. Speech-bubble dialogue and goofy wordplay add whimsy to this "comical caper with a stealthy dose of basic science concepts" (Booklist). |
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My pictures after the storm
by Éric Veillé
Offers humorous drawings comparing things before and after storms, meetings with elephants, and trips to the hairdresser
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Say hello, Sophie!
by Rosemary Wells
"Sophie's parents tell her to say 'Hello,' 'Thank-you,' and 'Goodbye,' but the words stick like glue in Sophie's mouth and won't come out"
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| Count the Monkeys by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Kevin CornellIn this raucous picture book from the author of Extra Yarn, readers are encouraged to count the monkeys -- except that the monkeys are all hiding from a king cobra. Good thing those two mongooses ("or is it mongeese?") chased the cobra away. But what about the three crocodiles? Readers will have to hum, roar, and wave their arms to fend off the increasingly goofy creatures who frighten the monkeys. Hilariously tongue-in-cheek and bursting with "Saturday-morning-cartoon cheerfulness" (Booklist), Count the Monkeys is an irresistible read-aloud. For another interactive jungle adventure, check out What to Do If an Elephant Stands on Your Foot by Michelle Robinson. |
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| 8: An Animal Alphabet by Elisha CooperWhat's so special about the number eight? Why, eight is author/illustrator Elisha Cooper's favorite number, and he shares his admiration through this interactive book. On the first page, readers find a menagerie of watercolor-illustrated animals beginning with the letter A -- alpaca, aardvark, anteater, etc. -- including eight little ants to find and count. Every letter of the alphabet gets the same treatment, with eight matching animals in every mix. (In case you've never heard of critters such as quolls or xeruses, there are quirky factoids about every animal at the end). Combining counting, matching, animal info, and the alphabet, 8 is hard to define…and hard to put down. |
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| City Shapes by Diana Murray; illustrated by Bryan CollierA little girl with a kaleidoscope looks out from the cover of this book, inviting you in: "The city is bursting with shapes of each kind. And if you look closely, who knows what you’ll find!" Indeed, there are circles, ovals, squares, rectangles, triangles, diamonds, and stars to seek and find among the full-page collage illustrations, which combine photorealistic detail and bright watercolors. Alongside the rhythmic text, the images create a busy, expansive sense of the girl's New York City world. More than just a concept book, City Shapes is a sure bet for quiet reading or sharing out loud. |
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| Before, After by Anne-Margot Ramstein and Matthias Arégui How do you communicate concepts like time and change without saying a word? In this elegant, digitally illustrated book, it's accomplished by perfectly grouped images. Some groupings are process-oriented (a beehive and a jar of honey; ingredients, a cake, and a half-eaten slice); some offer teachable moments (a carrier pigeon and an airmail envelope); and some boast clever visual humor (the progress from volcano to King Kong is especially priceless). No words are needed to make Before, After appealing: with a clean design that invites inquiry and interaction, it's a thought-provoking read for all ages. |
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| Mix It Up! by Hervé Tullet; translated by Christopher FranceschelliHervé Tullet, author of the popular Press Here, offers another inventive, engaging book that gives instructions directly to the reader. Focusing on color, Mix It Up! begins with a series of primary-colored dots. Readers are then encouraged to touch, smear, shake, and tilt the book in order to reveal new color combinations on every page. Tullet's minimal (but paint-spattered) illustrations are wonderfully tempting, vividly evoking the texture of actual wet paint. "Rivaling an iPad for its sheer fun and interactive elements" (School Library Journal), Mix It Up! is a mess-free way to teach kids about color mixing…though it's sure to send them running for the real paints! |
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