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Picture Books December 2018
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All are welcome
by Alexandra Penfold
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared
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I'm an immigrant too!
by Mem Fox
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal how all of our lives are enriched by the vibrant cultural diversity immigrants bring to their new communities
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| The Epic Adventures of Huggie & Stick by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by David SpencerWhat it is: the alternating travelogues of pessimist Huggie (a toy bunny) and optimist Stick (an actual stick) as they go on an accidental voyage across all seven continents.
Who it's for: A far cry from a geography lesson, this giggle-inducing adventure will appeal to kids who like odd-couple friendships and offbeat humor. |
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Carmela full of wishes
by Matt de la Peña
The creators of the Newbery Medal- and Caldecott Honor-winning Last Stop on Market Street present the story of a birthday girl who accompanies her big brother while he runs family errands before making a wish on a fluffy, solitary dandelion she finds growing in the pavement. Simultaneous eBook
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Best friends in the universe
by Stephanie Watson
Hector and Louie are writing a book to explain the many reasons that they are the best friends in the universe--but will their friendship, and their book, survive when they start to reveal each others secrets?
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The wall in the middle of the book
by Jon Agee
A silly knight, standing firmly on one side of a wall, believes his side to be the safe one and fails to notice crocodiles and a growing sea of water before he is rescued by someone from the other side of the wall who is not as scary as he thought, in a metaphorical tale by the award-winning creator of It's Only Stanley. Simultaneous eBook
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Quiet
by Tomie DePaola
A tribute to the special potential and quality of mindfulness features a cast of characters whose observations of their busy world become richer and more wondrous as they sit quietly in the moment together. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Strega Nona. Simultaneous eBook
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The colors of us
by Karen Katz
Seven-year-old Lena and her mother observe the variations in the color of their friends' skin, viewed in terms of foods and things found in nature. By the author of Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale.
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| King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats by Dori Hillestad Butler; illustrated by Nancy MeyersStarring: King, a golden retriever who solves mysteries with his human friend, Kayla (even though she can't understand anything he says).
What happens: When someone steals some of Kayla's freshly baked dog biscuits, King has to prove his innocence by finding the true culprit. Series alert: With charming illustrations and easy-to-read sentences, this volume kicks off the ongoing King & Kayla series. |
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| It's Shoe Time! by Bryan CollierWhat it's about: As a little girl tries to decide which shoes to wear, the shoes themselves -- all rowdy and googly-eyed -- vie for her attention.
Read it for: whimsical wordplay (the title should tip you off), easy-to-follow speech balloons, and eye-catching collage illustrations.
Book buzz: Though it tells a standalone story, this easy reader is part of the Elephant and Piggie Like Reading series, in which each book is introduced by Mo Willems' beloved duo. |
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| I See a Cat by Paul MeiselWhat it is: The spare, sweetly expressive observations of a dog as he gazes longingly through a window at the animals outside.
Why kids might like it: Each sentence begins with "I see...", and though some of the words that follow are more difficult than others ("squirrel" is more of a stretch than "bee"), the simplicity and repetition may help tentative readers gain confidence. |
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| Charlie & Mouse by Laurel Snyder; illustrated by Emily HughesIntroducing: brothers Charlie and Mouse, who are having a busy day: after waking their parents, they throw a neighborhood party, try to sell some rocks, and wheedle their way to an extra bedtime snack.
Series alert: Kids who enjoy the easygoing tone and likeable characters in this series opener can follow Charlie and Mouse's ongoing antics in Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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