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Picture Books October 2017
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Wordplay
by Adam Lehrhaupt
Combines a subtle introduction to the parts of speech with lively lessons about playground competition and friendship in the story of active Verb, who impresses her friends Adjective, Adverb and Interjection with her ability to do anything before losing the spotlight to newcomer Noun, who can be anything. By the award-winning author of Warning! Do Not Open This Book.
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Little Elliot, fall friends
by Mike Curato
A latest entry in the picture book series that includes Little Elliot, Big City finds the polka-dotted elephant and his best friend, Mouse, visiting the country during the autumn season and enjoying a quiet day of playing in the leaves, picking apples and sitting beneath beautiful trees.
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| Why Am I Me? by Paige Britt; illustrated by Selina Alko and Sean QuallsThe boundless curiosity of childhood is embraced in this philosophical picture book, and it all begins with a chance encounter on a train. Spotting each other across the platform, a boy carrying a skateboard and a girl toting a guitar share the same unspoken question: "Why am I me, and not you?" Underscored by colorful layers of mixed-media collage, the childrens' thought-bubble musings continue, covering the breadth of human diversity (represented by the people they see) and expanding outward to a cosmic yet open-ended conclusion. This "mindful, captivating ode to wonder" (Kirkus Reviews) will resonate with readers who relish life's big questions. |
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Where Oliver fits
by Cale Atkinson
Oliver, a little piece of a big puzzle, wonders how he will fit into the big picture of his life and whether or not he will be part of a unicorn's mane, a pirate squid tentacle, an astronaut's helmet or something else, in a metaphorical tale about finding the place where one belongs. By the creator of Maxwell the Monkey Barber.
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Sarabella's thinking cap
by Judith Byron Schachner
A little girl who occasionally gets lost in her imagination receives support and encouragement from a teacher who understands the importance of creativity and individuality. By the best-selling creator of the Skippyjon Jones series.
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| Tap Tap Boom Boom by Elizabeth Bluemle; illustrated by G. Brian KarasIt's a busy afternoon in the city when the first "tap tap" of raindrops signals a coming downpour. Soon the rain begins to pelt, and the resounding "boom crackle-BOOM" of thunder sends everyone scurrying into the subway for shelter, where soggy strangers become friends, sharing music, pizza, and umbrellas as they wait out the storm. Snappy verse and lively mixed-media illustrations add read-aloud appeal to this upbeat tale of urban community. Kids who appreciate the photographic backgrounds and cartoony characters in Mo Willems' Knuffle Bunny books will love the look of this feel-good read. |
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| Quit Calling Me a Monster! by Jory John; illustrated by Bob SheaThe snaggle-toothed, spindly limbed, and purple-furred protagonist of this picture book is fed up with your judgment, okay? Name-calling isn't nice, especially when the name is "monster." So what if he lurks in dark closets and howls at the moon? That doesn't give you the right to call him anything other than his real name (which is Floyd Peterson, thank you very much)! After all, he could just as well call you a "little meat snack," but Floyd has manners. Bob Shea's energetic, scribbly artwork will appeal to Willems fans, as will the offbeat tone of this rib-tickling read-aloud about the challenges of politeness. |
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| Can I Tell You a Secret? by Anna Kang; illustrated by Christopher Weyant"Psssst!" That's Monty the frog trying to get your attention. He's got a secret, and he can only tell it to YOU: he's afraid of water! So far, he's managed to avoid getting wet (even if it did involve using an umbrella), but someday he'll have to swim. It's a tough secret for a little frog. Should he tell his parents? If he does, you'll need to give him LOTS of encouragement. Cartoony and interactive, Can I Tell You a Secret? offers "chuckles, charm, and a handy-dandy life lesson" (Booklist). Similar to the eponymous stars of the Elephant and Piggie series, Monty addresses readers directly about his relatable anxiety. |
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| Up! Tall! and High! by Ethan LongThrough "captivating" (Kirkus Reviews) illustrations, fold-out panels, and very simple text, the three funny stories in this book demonstrate the concepts of "up," "tall," and "high." Featuring three cartoon birds who outdo and out-boast one another but also help each other out, this is a clever and entertaining book that both toddlers and beginning readers can enjoy (particularly if they like the concept-based humor in Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie Like Reading! series). For further quirky concept books, check out Leslie Patricelli's Yummy Yucky and Quiet Loud or Saxton Freymann's Food for Thought.
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| What This Story Needs is a Hush and a Shush by Emma J. VirjánThis little piggy is ready for bedtime! Still wearing her towering red wig, the sleepy pig is all bathed and combed and snuggled in bed when she's interrupted by a cacophony of animal sounds. It's just her friends making their own preparations for sleep, but the onomatopoeic chorus of honks, barks, meows, coos, clucks, and neighs is far from soporific. How's a pig supposed to get any shut-eye? Find out in this 2nd volume from the Pig in a Wig series, which combines the visual simplicity of Mo Willems' easy readers with the irrepressible attitude of the Pigeon to create its own brand of fun. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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