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| You're So Amazing! by James and Lucy Catchpole; illustrated by Karen GeorgePlaying in the park with friends becomes frustrating for Joe when onlookers keep calling him "amazing" just for playing with one leg. Can't he just have fun without it becoming "The Joe Show?" This slice-of-life story offers expressive artwork and a matter-of-fact tone. |
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| Oh, Are You Awake? by Bob Shea; illustrated by JarvisPenguin is exhausted, but every time he begins to drift off into dreams filled with candy and magical adventures, he's startled awake by his bored, antsy friend Lion. Textured, playful art with lots of visual humor makes this picture book a great read-aloud. Read-alike: Jory John's Goodnight Already! |
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| Piper Chen Sings by Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran; illustrated by Qin LengEnergetic young Piper lives and breathes music. But when the prospect of singing a solo for an audience fills her tummy with butterflies, she needs advice from her trusted Nai Nai to help her into the spotlight. This sweet and encouraging read is the first from Hamilton's Phillipa Soo and co-author Maris Pasquale Doran. |
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| Two Together by Brendan WenzelVisuals are paramount in this sparsely worded experiment in perspective. Readers get to peep through the eyes of the titular two -- a dog painted in bold sweeps and a cat drawn in soft scribbles -- as each perceives the world in their own distinct way. Series alert: Two Together is a companion book to They All Saw a Cat and Inside Cat. |
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Summer is here
by Renâee Watson
Celebrating iconic childhood joys, this beautiful ode to a summer day, from sunrise to sunset, follows one young girl who has the perfect day swimming, jumping rope and eating ice cream, in an exploration of joy, family, friendship, sunshine and wonder.
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Finding things
by Kevin Henkes
Exploring storytelling, connections, luck, nature and responsibility, this wonderful picture book encourages readers to be creative and find purpose and connections in all that surrounds them.
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The Squish
by Breanna Carzoo
In an effort to prevent ever getting squished again, Sandcastle tries to be bigger, taller and stronger, but wonders if that's enough to stop all the squishes until it discovers the value of resiliency, rebuilding and reaching out to others.
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Sandcastles are forever
by Ellie Peterson
When her best friend Shelly, with whom she builds elaborate sandcastles, announces she's moving away, Cora no longer sees the point of building sandcastles until, with the right tools and a willingness to try, she finds the key to a long-lasting friendship.
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| The Voice in the Hollow by Will HillenbrandWhile struggling through a blizzard in the creepy woodland Hollow, little mouse Hubert finds a mysterious helper. Shivery thrills abound in the snowy artwork, with an interactive fold-out spread offering a jolt of excitement before the cozy conclusion. |
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| Children of the Forest by Matthew MyersThe playful juxtaposition of dramatic words and down-to-earth pictures generates the humor in this tale of two survivalists (a kid and their toddler sister) as they explore the wilderness (their backyard), scavenge supplies (raid the kitchen), and brave fearsome beasts (the family pets). |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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