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A friend for Eddy
by Ann Kim Ha
When lonely Eddy the goldfish spies two new friends on the other side of his fishbowl glass, he decides to leap out to meet them and gets quite a surprise to learn that friendship can be found in unexpected places. Illustrations.
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| Under the Table by Allan Ahlberg; illustrated by Bruce IngmanBeginning with an elephant under the table, an ordinary day quickly transforms into an adventure as young Elsie Cannon and her family keep finding unexpected animals. Veteran picture book author Allan Ahlberg gets zany in this rambunctious read. |
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A Bed of Stars
by Jessica Love
What it's about: When a child has trouble sleeping because the night seems too big and scary, their dad takes them on a wonder-filled desert camping trip, soothing their fears and encouraging them to "shake hands with the universe."
How to read it: Featuring watercolor illustrations packed with natural hues and closely observed details, this contemplative tale is best shared with a child one-on-one.
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| Little Shrew by Akiko MiyakoshiMeet anthropomorphic Little Shrew, a small creature with big dreams. Featuring sparse words and textured, detail-rich illustrations, this sweet slice of life is longer than a typical picture book and may appeal to beginning readers, as well as those who appreciate everyday beauty. |
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A Big Bed for Little Snow
by Grace Lin
Mommy warns Little Snow that his sky-blue feather bed is not for jumping. But Little Snow can’t resist, even if his exuberance sends white feathers fluttering down over everything. Spare yet eye-catching illustrations distinguish this fable, a companion book to the author’s A Big Mooncake for Little Star.
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| She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game by Chelsea Clinton; illustrated by Alexandra BoigerReaders -- especially athletes -- will be inspired by these uplifting mini-profiles of 16 different American women who competed in the Olympics, often battling prejudice along the way. Children who enjoy this collection may want to check out the series, including She Persisted in Science and She Persisted Around the World. |
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| She's Got This by Laurie Hernandez; illustrated by Nina MataFrom her perspective as an Olympic gold medalist, gymnast Laurie Hernandez spins the story of Zoe, a spirited girl feeling discouraged after falling off a balance beam. Many kids will relate to Zoe's fears of trying again at a difficult task. Read-alike: Ambitious Girl by Meena Harris. |
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| The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali; illustrated by Hatem Aly The first day of school is also the first day of hijab for Asiya, Faizah's adored older sister, and no amount of bullying can shake Asiya's confidence or the bond between the two girls. For further empowering stories, check out The Kindest Red and The Boldest White (out in September), also co-written by fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first United States Olympian to compete (and medal) while wearing hijab. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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