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How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: A Safety Guide by Ame Dyckman; illustrated by Jennifer HarneyThe question: A young museum-goer wonders exactly how dinosaurs went extinct.
The answers: are provided by an imaginative parent, who suggests fates ranging from cautionary ("Gallimimus ran with scissors") to gross (Velociraptor succumbed to "Death by Booger") to just plain silly ("Compsoagnathus stood in shopping carts"). Each dino demise is depicted in zany, exaggerated artwork.
Read-aloud ready: phonetic guides for every dinosaur name are included for easy pronunciation.
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I'm Afraid, Said The Leaf by Danielle DanielDepicting different pairings to celebrate interconnectedness and underlining the importance of caring for every living organism to ensure a strong and healthy natural world, this thought-provoking picture book shows children that we all need each other for support and survival?—?and that we're all stronger together.
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Monster Hands by Karen KaneWhen nighttime comes, Milo has a problem--he's convinced there's a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do--scare the monster more than the monster scares you! So using shadow puppets on the wall, Mel and Milo make monster hands that roar, chomp and even laugh to scare the monster away. But uh oh! What if the monster thinks this is funny! This is NOT funny! Milo has an idea to show the monster who's boss once and for all. Together Milo and Mel hatch a plan to scare the monster away forever. But in the end, they discover the true cure to a monster problem is a best friend who will stand and face it with you.
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The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever! by Louise FitzgeraldWelcome to the quickest bedtime story ever! Your little one will be asleep in seconds. But wait! There are a couple of things you must do first: Have you warmed up your reading voice? And plumped the pillows? What about the teddy bears? Have you organized them yet? Getting ready for a story is serious business, I'll have you know . . . This hilarious and engaging bedtime story will help to settle down even the most restless readers.
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When the Ocean Came to Town by Sal SawlerA love letter to the ocean, and to adapting to climate change, the newest picture book by award-winning creators Sal Sawler and Emma FitzGerald will inspire young readers to build better solutions, and communities. A great storm is coming. Gretchen loves the ocean. She dreams of going to the beach on her own, with no one to make her leave before she's ready. But between whispers of oil, plastic, and a rising sea, her parents warn her not to underestimate the strength of the water. A great storm is coming and everyone, big and small, must prepare to meet it when it does. Gretchen soon sees the ocean's power firsthand when the tides rise high enough to threaten her home. Can she help her neighbours rebuild after the storm is over, or is the damage too great? With a strong message of community-building and climate activism, this charming debut children's picture book from celebrated author Sal Sawler and award-winning illustrator Emma FitzGerald will inspire young readers to rebuild better, together.
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The Day Dad Joined My Soccer Team by Maureen FergusWhen his dad joins the soccer team a young boy is embarrassed by hid dad's behavior on the field, and looks to find a way to teach him about being a good sport before he drives the whole team crazy.
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Elefantina's Dream by X. J. KennedyElefantina is determined to win a spot on the Elympic team for the upcoming Elympics and so practices her figure skating moves to perfection, despite her competitor's sneaky plan to steal the victory from her.
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I Will Try by Marilyn JanovitzA young girl beginning to learn gymnastics is tempted to quit because she cannot spin and jump like her friend Jan, but Jan persuades her to keep trying
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The Golden Acorn by Katy HudsonWhoosh! Squirrel takes off at full speed through the autumn leaves. But pump the brakes, because this year The Golden Nut Hunt race it is a team event. Squirrel reluctantly enlists her friends and is not impressed. Will Squirrel's competitive spirit takeover or will she learn how to be a team player?
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When You Can swim by Jack WongInviting children into the natural world and its watery wonders, this celebration of learning to swim, told through expansive vignettes, follows a diverse cast of children and families as they experience the joy of nature's lessons.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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