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Water Water
by Jessica Bromley Bartram
A young girl spending a summer at the lake experiences the worlds she finds (and imagines) both under the water and above. From striped rocks under the surface to water snails and crayfish to gulls, loons and swallows flying overhead, she sees all the life around the watery habitat.
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Once Upon Another Time
by Charles Ghigna
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text introduce the reader to the world as it was before humans made their mark, then propose going outdoors--without electronic devices--to connect with that ancient beauty.
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What if, Pig?
by Linzie Hunter
In this adorable story about friendship and the endless wonder of “what if,” Pig cannot help but think of everything that could possibly go wrong after deciding to throw a party for Mouse and their friends.
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Nothing Scares Spider!
by S. Marendaz
Spider is going on an adventure! There might be Fearsome Fish, Hungry Birds, and Hairy Beasts - but Spider's not scared. But her friends are. They try to call her back from her adventure time and time again, and each time Spider becomes upset when her adventure is interrupted. There's nothing to be scared of . . . or is there?
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Unicorn Club
by Suzy Senior
Preparing cupcakes, crafts and prizes for her new unicorn fan club, Amy is disappointed when nobody she invited shows up, before she notices swishing tails and hears clattering hooves coming from her treehouse.
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Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I don't)
by Barbara Bottner
Unable to experience her classmates' enthusiasm for reading favorite books, Missy challenges her determined librarian to find just the right story among the ones that are otherwise too flowery, furry or otherwise unsatisfying.
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Library Lion
by Michelle Knudsen
Miss Merriweather allows a lion to remain in the library as long as he behaves, but when she is accidentally injured, the big cat must break the rules--and risk his privileges--to summon help.
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| The Book Hog by Greg PizzoliStarring: the Book Hog, an avid collector who loves the look, feel, and smell of books -- but who doesn’t know how to read.
Who it’s for: With cheery pastel colors and minimal text, this feel-good book is a strong choice for sharing aloud, as well as for beginning readers (who may identify with the porcine protagonist).
Don’t miss: the way the titles on the Book Hog’s books only become clear after he learns how to read them. |
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| This Book of Mine by Sarah Stewart; illustrated by David SmallWhat it is: a gentle, affectionate ode to books and the people who love them.
What’s inside: softly ink-washed artwork depicting all the different ways in which books and readers interact, alongside rhyming text that’s framed as a vow: “I take this book to be my friend.”
Who it’s for: young children who demand to hear their favorite books again and again and again... |
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Dog Loves Books
by Louise Yates
Disappointed by an initial lack of business on his new bookstore's opening day, Dog passes the time by reading exciting stories that he subsequently recommends to his discerning first customers.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Chester Library 250 W Main St. Chester, New Jersey 07930 (908) 879-7612
chesterlib.org
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