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Picture Books February 2020
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| Agent Lion by David Soman and Jacky Davis Starring: Agent Lion, a dim-witted, donut-loving, fedora-wearing detective who’s dispatched to look into the mysterious disappearance of Ms. Flamingo’s cat, Fluffy.
Why kids might like it: Expect giggles galore at Agent Lion’s absurd investigation tactics (“Does Fluffy have a trunk?” he inquires), as well as the mischievous juxtaposition of words and art (Agent Lion’s “direct route” to Ms. Flamingo’s is shown to involve several detours for snacks). |
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| Bedtime for Sweet Creatures by Nikki Grimes; illustrated by Elizabeth ZunonWhat it’s about: A toddler’s bedtime routine gets wild when every ploy to stay awake -- from clinging like a koala to hopping like an antelope -- conjures up a colorful imaginary animal.
Art alert: Bold hues and lively patterns in the collage illustrations infuse energy into this cozy read.
Try this next: Mary Logue’s Sleep Like a Tiger, another lyrical bedtime story featuring imagined animals. |
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Wintercake
by Lynne Rae Perkins
When the disappearance of his basket of dried fruit complicates Thomas’ efforts to bake his famous wintercake, friends old and new team up to save the day, in a cozy holiday tale by the Newbery Medal-winning author of Criss Cross. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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| The Old Truck by Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome PumphreyWhat it is: the quietly moving story of a small family farm, and the trusty red truck that lasts through three generations.
Why kids might like it: short, easy-to-read sentences will appeal to listeners and beginning readers alike.
About the authors: Creators (and brothers) Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey used over 250 handmade stamps to create the endearing artwork in The Old Truck. |
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| Almost Time by Gary D. Schmidt and Elizabeth Stickney; illustrated by G. Brian KarasWhat it’s about: When Ethan and his dad run out of maple syrup one chilly winter, Ethan begins the long wait for spring, when the saps runs, the trees are tapped, and sugaring time rolls around again.
Why kids might like it: Ethan’s impatience for the season to change will be relatable to all kinds of kids, and those who aren’t familiar with sugaring may be fascinated by the process. |
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| No! by Tracey Corderoy; illustrated by Tim WarnesWhat it’s about: Like many toddlers, Otto the rhino loves saying “No!” -- in fact, he can’t seem to stop saying it, even when he’s missing out on something he wants.
Don’t worry: With a hug and a bit of understanding, Otto learns that saying “Yes” has its benefits too.
Who it’s for: While it may or may not inspire defiant kids to adjust their attitudes, adult caregivers will find humor and hope in this cartoon-illustrated story. |
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No More Kissing
by Emma Chichester Clark
Momo doesn't like the whole kissing thing and decides that he will set a new rule that he will no longer be kissed, yet when his new baby brother arrives, Momo finds it difficult to live up to his own declaration. Reprint.
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No more cookies!
by Paeony Lewis
After eating all the cookies in the tin, Florence and Arnold, her stuffed monkey, are determined to find a quick and clever way to fill it up again until Florence’s mother teaches them both an important lesson about patience while mixing up the next tasty batch.
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My no, no, no day!
by Rebecca Patterson
A contrary toddler endures a trying day of not wanting her breakfast egg, refusing to share and fighting a too-cold bath before struggling with bedtime, which ends with a story, a yawn and a kiss from a mother who promises that the next day will be more cheerful.
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| There Are No Bears in This Bakery by Julia Sarcone-RoachWhat it’s about: Muffin the cat keeps a careful watch over his home, the Little Bear Bakery. That’s why he’s the first to investigate the strange noises in the bakery -- could there be an uninvited ursine visitor?
Is it for you? Adults will be amused by Muffin’s faux-noir narration, while kids will relish the messy mayhem of bears in a bakery.
Kids might also like: For further comical mystery from author/illustrator Julia Sarcone-Roach, try The Bear Ate Your Sandwich. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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