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You don't want a unicorn!
by Ame Dyckman
Tossing a coin into a well while wishing for a pet unicorn, a little boy is astonished to discover that unicorns are terrible pets that shed, poke holes in the ceiling and make awful messes.
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Mr. postmouse takes a trip
by Marianne Dubuc
A playful follow-up to Mr. Postmouse's Rounds traces a family vacation for Mr. Postmouse, who embarks on a round-the-world tour by hot-air balloon, cruise ship, camel and other transportation methods, making deliveries along the way. By the award-winning creator of In Front of My House.
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Stop feedin' da boids!
by James Sage
Missing the wildlife in her former home in the country, Brooklyn newcomer Swanda becomes enamored of the flocking pigeons near her apartment and receives confusing advice from a pest control officer, a zookeeper and an exotic bird fancier when her attempts to feed the pigeons cause chaos.
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Ten little toes, two small feet
by Kristy Dempsey
A group of toddlers embark on an exciting days of wriggling, wiggling, splattering and pitter-pattering little toes that receive kisses and comfort from a parent after a small bump and fall. By the award-winning author of A Dance Like Starlight.
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A boy called Bat
by Elana K Arnold
When his veterinarian mom brings home a stray baby skunk that needs rehabilitation before it can be placed in a wild animal shelter, Bixby, a boy on the autism spectrum, resolves to prove that he is up to the challenge of caring for the skunk permanently.
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| Count the Monkeys by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Kevin CornellIn this raucous picture book from the author of Extra Yarn, readers are encouraged to count the monkeys -- except that the monkeys are all hiding from a king cobra. Good thing those two mongooses ("or is it mongeese?") chased the cobra away. But what about the three crocodiles? Readers will have to hum, roar, and wave their arms to fend off the increasingly goofy creatures who frighten the monkeys. Hilariously tongue-in-cheek and bursting with "Saturday-morning-cartoon cheerfulness" (Booklist), Count the Monkeys is an irresistible read-aloud. For another interactive jungle adventure, check out What to Do If an Elephant Stands on Your Foot by Michelle Robinson. |
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| 8: An Animal Alphabet by Elisha CooperWhat's so special about the number eight? Why, eight is author/illustrator Elisha Cooper's favorite number, and he shares his admiration through this interactive book. On the first page, readers find a menagerie of watercolor-illustrated animals beginning with the letter A -- alpaca, aardvark, anteater, etc. -- including eight little ants to find and count. Every letter of the alphabet gets the same treatment, with eight matching animals in every mix. (In case you've never heard of critters such as quolls or xeruses, there are quirky factoids about every animal at the end). Combining counting, matching, animal info, and the alphabet, 8 is hard to define…and hard to put down. |
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| City Shapes by Diana Murray; illustrated by Bryan CollierA little girl with a kaleidoscope looks out from the cover of this book, inviting you in: "The city is bursting with shapes of each kind. And if you look closely, who knows what you’ll find!" Indeed, there are circles, ovals, squares, rectangles, triangles, diamonds, and stars to seek and find among the full-page collage illustrations, which combine photorealistic detail and bright watercolors. Alongside the rhythmic text, the images create a busy, expansive sense of the girl's New York City world. More than just a concept book, City Shapes is a sure bet for quiet reading or sharing out loud. |
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| Before, After by Anne-Margot Ramstein and Matthias Arégui How do you communicate concepts like time and change without saying a word? In this elegant, digitally illustrated book, it's accomplished by perfectly grouped images. Some groupings are process-oriented (a beehive and a jar of honey; ingredients, a cake, and a half-eaten slice); some offer teachable moments (a carrier pigeon and an airmail envelope); and some boast clever visual humor (the progress from volcano to King Kong is especially priceless). No words are needed to make Before, After appealing: with a clean design that invites inquiry and interaction, it's a thought-provoking read for all ages. |
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| Mix It Up! by Hervé Tullet; translated by Christopher FranceschelliHervé Tullet, author of the popular Press Here, offers another inventive, engaging book that gives instructions directly to the reader. Focusing on color, Mix It Up! begins with a series of primary-colored dots. Readers are then encouraged to touch, smear, shake, and tilt the book in order to reveal new color combinations on every page. Tullet's minimal (but paint-spattered) illustrations are wonderfully tempting, vividly evoking the texture of actual wet paint. "Rivaling an iPad for its sheer fun and interactive elements" (School Library Journal), Mix It Up! is a mess-free way to teach kids about color mixing…though it's sure to send them running for the real paints! |
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