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Picture Books January 2018
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Splat!
by Jon Burgerman
An uproarious tale that depicts the book itself as a side-tickling prankster invites young children to join in the fun by turning pages to splat pretend pies, squish sandwiches and pop water balloons on boldly colored spreads. Simultaneous eBook.
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Wild zoo train
by Carmela LaVigna Coyle
A group of kids take a fantastic zoo train through different biomes to see a wide range of animals
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| Who Am I? An Animal Guessing Game by Robin Page; illustrated by Steve JenkinsWhat it is: a readaloud-ready guessing game for little zoologists. Cut-paper illustrations and hints about the habitat, diet, and behaviors of seven different animals present readers with age-appropriate clues to puzzle over before each animal's identity is revealed.
Don't miss: the extra animal facts on the final pages.
Kids might also like: My First Day, Creature Features, and the many other inventive nonfiction animal books by Robin Page and Steve Jenkins. |
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Big sister, little monster
by Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum
Lucy finds her little sister Mia an annoying little monster, but one day when she yells "Go away" Mia disappears into a world of monsters, who make Mia their queen--and it is up to Lucy to find her own inner monster and retrieve her sister
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| 100 Things I Love to Do with You by Amy SchwartzWhat it is: a rhyming, cheerful compendium of everyday activities for children to do with a friend, sibling, or parent. Colorful cartoons depict a diverse array of characters trying such pastimes as making mud pies, writing secret codes, eating ice cream, and misbehaving (just a little).
For fans of: creator Amy Schwartz's earlier book, 100 Things that Make Me Happy, or Julie Morstad's How To. |
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Be a star, Wonder Woman!
by Michael Dahl
A young girl goes to school, breaks up a fight, climbs a rope ladder, gets help from friends, refuses to give up, while imagining it all as a heroic adventure that Wonder Woman might have
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Marigold bakes a cake
by Mike Malbrough
A fastidious, excitable feline baker is driven to distraction by a sequence of busybody birds in chef hats who distract and disrupt his efforts to whip up a fabulous cake, a situation that culminates in a surprise when the exasperated cat takes a walk to clear his head. Simultaneous eBook.
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Willa and the bear
by Philomena O'Neill
When Willa's ragdoll, Rosie, falls into the snow and disappears, Willa is inconsolable until Rosie mysteriously reappears on Grandma's doorstep
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Princesses wear pants
by Savannah Guthrie
A debut picture book, co-written by the co-anchor of Today, finds fun-loving Princess Penelope ignoring her closet of beautiful dresses in favor of clothes she can work and play in, from a sequined flight suit that helps her command the royal air force to the overalls that hold her tools while she tends her vegetable garden. 250,000 first printing.
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| Boot & Shoe by Marla FrazeeStarring: Boot and Shoe, two canine siblings whose reassuring daily routine is shattered when a bewildering squirrel-chasing incident leaves each dog convinced that they've lost the other. Spare text and expressive artwork blend to create an irresistible, feel-good tone.
Reviewers say: "A dog-lover's delight and tender ode to friendship" (School Library Journal). |
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| Black Dog by Levi PinfoldWhat it's about: Outside the Hope family's ramshackle house sits a big black dog, and it's getting bigger every time someone looks outside! Frightened, the family hides -- except for Small. Bravely stepping up, Small taunts the colossal dog into chasing her, leading to an unexpected conclusion.
Why kids might like it: Rich, vibrant illustrations enhance a charming fable which encourages readers (big and small) to face their fears. |
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| Where's Walrus? and Penguin? by Stephen SavageWhat it is: a wordless, retro-modern romp featuring two escaped zoo animals who'll take on any disguise, no matter how silly, to elude the pursuing zookeeper.
Who it's for: sharp-eyed kids who love seek-and-find books but aren't quite ready for Waldo.
Series alert: New fans may want to check out Walrus' first escape in Where's Walrus? |
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Pillow pup
by Dianne Ochiltree
Share in the adventures of a little girl and her feisty dog Maggie as they roll around and play all day, in a colorful picture book with simple, rhyming text.
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