| Don't Call Me Bear! by Aaron BlabeyStarring: Warren the koala, who wants everyone to know that he’s a marsupial, NOT a bear!
What’s inside: animal facts, a bit of history, and a helpful, hilarious chart featuring underpants-clad marsupials.
Art alert: Fans of popular Australian author/illustrator Aaron Blabey will recognize the distinctive way he uses bold colors, googly eyes, and varying fonts to achieve maximum visual comedy. |
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Fly by Nathan ClementEye-catching illustrations and step-by-step text introduce the process of air travel from the perspective of a young girl who meets airport workers, including pilots, attendants and air-traffic controllers, who help bring passengers safely to their destinations.
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| Explorers by Matthew CordellWhat it’s about: During a family trip to a museum, a child’s flying bird toy goes astray, leading to confusion, misunderstanding, and ultimately, connection.
What’s inside: From the museum’s dinosaur skeleton exhibits to the facial expressions of the child (as well as his family and his new friend), Matthew Cordell’s scribbly, vivid illustrations immerse readers in the story without a single word of dialogue. |
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A little book about colors
by Leo Lionni
A latest entry in the board-book series that includes A Little Book About ABCs and A Little Book About Spring introduces the youngest children to basic colors and incorporates artwork inspired by Lionni's Caldecott Honor-winning classics
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| Who Wet My Pants? by Bob Shea; illustrated by Zachariah OhoraThe crime: While Reuben the bear was out getting donuts for his scout troop, someone wet his pants, and he’s going to find out who. Because it obviously couldn’t have been Reuben himself...could it?
The accused: Reuben’s fellow scouts, who all deny responsibility while gently reminding Reuben that accidents can happen to anyone.
The verdict: Prepare for gales of giggles at the over-the-top humor in this sweet, silly story about accidents and empathy. |
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The pigeon has to go to school! by Mo WillemsThe irrepressible Pigeon from the Caldecott Honor-winning Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! throws a fit over his worries about the first day of school, from heavy backpacks to finger paint on his feathers.
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Stop! Bot! by James YangA lively follow-up to Bus! Stop! finds a little boy and his apartment building’s friendly doorman racing through elaborately detailed, increasingly wacky spreads in search of a runaway bot.
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Rosie Revere, engineer by Andrea BeatyHiding her prowess as a talented inventor by day, at night Rosie resolves to complete her great-great-aunt Rose's (aka Rosie the Riveter) unfinished flying contraption and is temporarily discouraged when the invention hovers instead of flies, a seeming failure that Aunt Rose encourages her to recognize as an amazing success.
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| Little Robot Alone by Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest; illustrated by Matt PhelanWhat it's about: Winsome, toaster-headed Little Robot has an upbeat outlook and an idyllic countryside home, but he has no one to share it all with. To banish his loneliness, Little Robot musters his creativity and builds himself a friend.
Who it's for: Gentle watercolor art and text that "practically screams to be read aloud" (Kirkus Reviews) make Little Robot Alone an inviting choice for sharing one-on-one or with a group. |
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| Going Places by Paul Reynolds; illustrated by Peter ReynoldsWhat it’s about: Rafael loves to follow directions and has a competitive spirit. Maya is an artist who's more interested in creativity than winning. Yet when their class announces its annual go-cart race, Rafael and Maya combine their skills to build a unique, high-flying contraption. |
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| The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley SpiresWhat it’s about: It takes a lot of planning, tweaking, sawing, and gluing, as well as one moment of near-defeat, before a young engineer (along with her canine assistant) can build the “magnificent thing” she’s been imagining.
Why kids might like it: Simultaneously relatable and motivating, this picture book assures kids that even when projects aren’t as “easy peasy” as they first appear, perseverance is key to the creative process. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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