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| Wind Watchers by Micha ArcherFramed as a year-long conversation between a group of children and the wind that accompanies them through the seasons, this picture book is equal parts poetic and playful, with lavishly dynamic collage art throughout. Try this next: creator Micha Archer's Caldecott Honor-winning Wonder Walkers. |
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Stalactite & Stalagmite : a big tale from a little cave
by Drew Beckmeyer
Two cave nubs, Stalactite and Stalagmite, witness the history of the world together, including watching a trilobite, an ichthyostega, a triceratops, a ground sloth and a bat pass through their cave, and eventually grow enough to finally touch.
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| Papilio by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou MusserIn this charming, fact-filled story, three creators take turns showing readers the stages of a black swallowtail's life, from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Each stage has its own style, but sweetness, humor, and solid information persist throughout. "Move aside, Very Hungry Caterpillar," declares Kirkus Reviews. |
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| Echo by Adam RexJunior Junior's only friend is the echo across the valley, since it always restates his brilliant (and obviously correct) opinions. But then a new kid with her own opinions moves in, forcing Junior to confront an unthinkable notion: that friendship sometimes involves being wrong. Eye-catching colors add even more verve to the dimensional artwork in this humorous fable. |
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| Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend by Bob SheaKids who love watching silly situations escalate will relish this giggle-inducing tale of two turtles: the bearsuit-clad title character who asserts that he's a "for-real bear," and the self-proclaimed "for-real bear expert" who demands increasingly absurd demonstrations of "bear" behavior. |
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| Just Like Millie by Lauren CastilloFeeling shy and overwhelmed after moving to a new neighborhood, a little girl finds a confidence-building connection when her supportive mom introduces her to Millie, a "not too big, not too small" rescue dog. Illustrations with soft lines and cozy colors round out this comforting read. |
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The teeny-weeny unicorn
by Shawn Harris
Tired of being small in a family of extra-large unicorns, Teeny-Weeny Unicorn runs away from home, but a chance encounter with an opinionated gnome makes him wonder if he's teeny weeny?—?or just the right size.
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Two wheels
by David Gibb
Determined to ride a bike with only two wheels through practice, patience and courage, a little boy discovers that his dream just might come true, in this delightful story that captures the magical moment when kids pedal off on their own
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| Today by Gabi Snyder; illustrated by Stephanie Graegin Mindfulness is modeled rather than taught in this slice-of-life story about moments when time seems to speed up or slow down. By following a relatable child through each stage of a family trip -- from anticipation to experience to memory -- kids may be prompted to consider their own relationships with time.
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Grandpa is here
by Tanya Rosie
When her Grandpa finally arrives, a young child shows him all her favorite things and wishes he could stay longer but knows their short time together will be even sweeter and more special. Illustrations.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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