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Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers Spring 2024
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Together We Swim
by Valerie Bolling
Told in rhyming text, a young boy learns to swim in a pool with the example and encouragement of his family.
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Snail in Space
by Rachel Bright
Studying to be the first snail in space, Gail is determined to blaze a different trail than her fellow snails by staying true to her mission and reaching for the stars to make her dream come true.
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Love and Hugs: Spring
by Tracey Colliston
Exploring the warmth and emotions of friendship and family, this beautiful picture book features new characters rendered in soft watercolors who celebrate all things spring.
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I Do Not Eat Children
by Marcus Cutler
A monster claims he would never eat a child as the children playing around him suspiciously disappear one by one.
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Mabel and the Mountain
by Kim Hillyard
A small fly named Mabel has really big plans including climbing a mountain. Her tenacity and courage end up inspiring all her friends to fulfill their dreams.
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Kitty & Cat: Bent Out of Shape
by Mirka Hokkanen
In this pawsitively hilarious concept book, Cat is nowhere to be found at bathtime, until readers look closely at the pages to see Cat's many contortions.
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Nana Loves You, Sleepyhead
by Helen Foster James
When Nana and her little bunny finish up a day of fun, they settle in for bedtime.
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Love is in the Little Things
by Stella J. Jones
A little child and large bear find common ground, despite their size difference, as they embrace the meaningful friendship between them.
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Superbaby
by Stephanie Parsley Ledyard
Illustrates the adventures babies enjoy between naptimes.
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Peppa Pig and the Lost Dinosaur
by Candlewick Press
When her little brother George loses his favorite toy, Mr. Dinosaur, Peppa and the family search everywhere and even ask Officer Squirrel and Officer Panda for help, but when Mr. Dinosaur doesn't turn up, they wonder where he could be.
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Mama's Panza
by Isabel Quintero
In this body-positive picture book, a young boy shares his love for his mother's panza (belly), which is capable of remarkable things, including a place to hide and rest, and she loves it as an important part of herself.
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How to Love a Grandma
by Jean Reagan
This unique picture book shows all the ways you can love a grandma, celebrating the moments that can make grandmas feel special and cared for.
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A World of Love
by Aimee Reid
Stunning collage illustrations and lyrical text capture animal behavior around the world and celebrate the universal nature of a caregiver's love.
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Construction Site: Taking Flight!
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Six truck friends travel to the airport to build a new terminal, expanding the airport for both planes and travelers.
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I Am Happy!
by Michael Rosen
Starring a very HAPPY puppy, who wants to sing on a swing, chase after bubbles and skip through a puddle, this exuberant picture book is filled with colorful, energetic artwork that is guaranteed to put a smile on readers' faces.
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Ten Little Rabbits
by Maurice Sendak
This enchanting picture book introduces the beloved author to a new generation of readers, encouraging them to count from one to ten and back again as they watch the magic unfold before their very eyes.
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A Magical Day
by April Showers
Magical, Unique, and Divine need to find Magical's special crown before her birthday party is ruined.
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Taxi, Go!
by Patricia Toht
With musical rhymes and clever sound play, this fast-paced story follows Taxi as he zips through traffic to deliver his passengers to where they need to go, stopping for red lights until it's time to go, go, GO!
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I Love Myself
by Wai Mei Wong
In this positive and encouraging story about self-love, a young child goes through their day as their inner self, portrayed as a cuddly imaginary creature who supports them in everything they do and helps them through any challenges that may arise.
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Daddy's Hugs and Snuggles
by Linda Ashman
Featuring a diversity of families, this joyful ode to the special love between father and child captures all the precious moments they share throughout the day.
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Stanley's Park
by William Bee
Stanley and his friends have fun at the local park, in this fun-filled picture book with illustrations that helpfully depict community parks for toddlers.
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A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree
by Daniel Bernstrom
Entertaining illustrations and energetic text reveal what happens when a hungry, fuzzy bear and a hive of angry bees come face to face.
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Make Way for Butterfly
by Ross Burach
Butterfly learns from Bee that he too is a pollinator and can help in the important work of pollinating plants.
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Dragon noodle party : a story of Chinese zodiac animals
by Ying Chang Compestine
All the animals of the zodiac celebrate snake's long and happy life by preparing long noodles?—?a Chinese tradition for birthdays?—?in this colorful picture book that includes a kid-friendly Dragon Beard Noodles recipe as well as a note about the Chinese Zodiac. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Sleepy Sheepy
by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Despite his name, Sleepy Sheepy is WIDE-AWAKE, giving Ma and Pa Sheepy a run for their money as they try to get him to go to bed.
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Let's Go!
by Michael Emberley
A little creature and five friends find creative ways to get to a party.
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Mine!
by Candace Fleming
When five furry creatures - Mouse, Hare, Fox, Deer and Bear - go after one shiny red apple, which has just fallen to the ground, they wonder what to do, in this uproarious picture book that celebrates sharing.
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Tiny Dino
by Deborah Freedman
A small but mighty bird declares it is a dinosaur! But no one believes that dinosaurs still exist. How can it be a dinosaur when it is so little? Dinosaurs didn't have feathers...or did they? This tiny dino is here to explain to its animal friends that birds are, in fact, dinosaurs, and all creatures are connected to one big animal family.
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10 Cats
by Emily Gravett
A family of playful kittens jump, slide and splatter paint everywhere in this entertaining introduction to numbers and colors from award-winning author of Monkey and Me, Dogs and The Odd Egg.
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Playtime for Restless Rascals
by Nikki Grimes
A mother wakes up her child whose job is to play, as there is so much to do in a fun-filled day, from dancing in puddles to jumping in leaves.
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100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli
by David LaRochelle
This comical counting adventure follows 100 mighty dragons all named Broccoli as they each embark on their own journey until there's one dragon left, who retreats to a cave for the winter and reemerges in the spring with a special surprise!
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Good Morning, Good Night
by Anita Lobel
Told from a child's perspective, this engaging picture book introduces the concept of opposites as the narrator strolls through town and sees all that makes the city go.
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ABC and You and Me
by Corinna Luyken
In this original ABC book that encourages readers to sit up and move, kids and grownups use their bodies to make the shapes of each letter (and observant readers will notice details on each page that represent those letters). Gloriously illustrated by the acclaimed creator of The Book of Mistakes, this is a terrific new way to learn the alphabet.
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See You Someday Soon
by Pat Zietlow Miller
In this touching picture book, a child imagines ways to connect with a grandmother who lives far away, knowing that any type of journey is worth it to see someone you love.
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The Bears Shared
by Kim Norman
This delightful read-aloud celebrates finding warmth and shelter during a springtime storm as a group of bears share their lair with the animals of the forest when they need it most.
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Tap! Tap! Tap!: Dance! Dance! Dance!
by Herve Tullet
This innovative picture book, filled with color, action and movement, encourages interactive thinking by inviting children to a very special dance - one in which their hand becomes the dancer and the book the dance floor.
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Bearplane
by Deborah Underwood
From the departure gate to the baggage claim, Bear Cub experiences his first time on a plane.
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Tooth Fairy helper
by Christy Webster
When the Tooth Fairy is too tired to deliver a prize to a little girl with a wiggly tooth, Uni the unicorn is ready to help and, with a little magic, makes sure the little girl has something special to wake up to.
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Crane Jane!
by Andrea Griffing Zimmerman
Lifting cargo from ships to dry land, Crane Jane must use all her skill to keep the crane under control when high winds send her load swinging, in this second book in the series that introduces women as leaders in unusual jobs.
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