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Picture Books December 2023 |
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Why Are We Afraid?
by Fran Pintadera
In this engaging picture book about emotions, Max asks his father if he's ever been afraid, who, in turn, carefully describes the contours of fear and reassures him that while our fears can stop us in our tracks, we must keep going.
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Dim Sum Palace
by X Fang
A little girl's love of dim sum spills over into her dreams, taking her on a fantastical food-filled adventure. This deliciously humorous debut picture book, inspired by X. Fang's memories as a child of epic dim sum feasts, is a dream-world adventure that is at once a glorious celebration of the sensory world of childhood and a loving helping of food, family and culture.
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I am a tornado
by Drew Beckmeyer
An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow in this quirky and sweet picture book about compassion and navigating negative emotions.
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Two New Years
by Richard Ho
A multicultural family celebrates the traditions of two New Years--the Jewish Rosh Hashanah in the autumn, and the Asian Lunar New Year several months later.
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It's ok : being kind to yourself when things feel hard
by Wendy O'Leary
Sometimes days are hard. We can feel angry, sad, or even worried. Big feelings happen to everyone. When you notice difficult feelings, you can be kind to yourself. Just like a good friend, being kind to yourself can help you feel better even when things are the hardest! Children can practice along with this story that teaches them how to be self-compassionate with proven skills to support resiliency and emotional wellbeing.
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| A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett; illustrations by Shawn HarrisIn this immersive picture book, a questioning refrain and evocative cut-paper illustrations in Arctic colors invite readers to imagine themselves in the world of a polar bear, newly awake after hibernation. |
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| Ten Ways to Hear Snow by Cathy Camper; illustrated by Kenard PakThe morning after a snowfall, Lina brainstorms about ways for her beloved Sitti (who doesn’t see well) to hear the snow. This quiet, gentle read highlights sensory experience, as well as the warm bonds in a Lebanese American family. |
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| A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace LinMommy 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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| Little Fox in the Snow by Jonathan London; illustrated by Daniel MiyaresWelcome to a snowy day in the life of a young red fox -- hunting, seeking company, and running from danger -- told through evocative poetry and wintry watercolor art. This picture book is perfect for kids who long for a taste of the wild. |
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| Snow Angel, Sand Angel by Lois-Ann Yamanaka; illustrated by Ashley LukashevskyCurious about real snow, Hawaiian Claire and her family head up to Mauna Kea. But the icy, chunky snow there disappoints, leaving Claire frustrated until a beach visit helps her reconnect with her island home. This story offers something for adventure-seekers and homebodies alike. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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