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| Aggie and the Ghost by Matthew ForsytheAdorable, gnome-like Aggie’s excitement to live on her own turns to annoyance when she discovers that her new cottage comes with a roommate: a shapeshifting ghost who follows her around, steals her socks, and eats all the cheese. Whimsical, imaginative illustrations enhance this offbeat ghost story. |
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| Little Rebels by Yuyi MoralesWhat does it mean to be a little rebel? As the exuberant stars of this book demonstrate, it means asking questions, trusting intuition, caring for each other, and shaping a better world. Luxuriantly colored mixed-media illustrations add abundant visual interest to this message-driven read. |
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| Sundust by Zeke PeñaFollowing a blazing pink streak of sundust into the desert outside their city, two siblings marvel at the wonders they find there. Illustrated in sun-soaked earth tones, this tale blends fantasy with real-life beauty to create a "surreal exploration of the way the natural world endures and transforms" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Bob the Vampire Snail by Andrea ZuillFor kids who enjoy spooky vibes seasoned with supremely silly humor comes the story of Bob, a snail who mysteriously sprouts wings, fangs, and a taste for tomato juice. A sprinkling of snail facts and illustrations in Halloween-inspired colors round out this quirky tale. Read-alike: Aaron Reynolds’ Creepy Tales! series. |
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| Cookie Time by Jessie SimaTo bypass the waiting period while Grandpa’s cookies bake, Kat and Ari build a time machine, leading to unexpected visits to the past and the future, as well as a newfound appreciation for the present and the people who share it. Candy-colored pastels heighten the energy in this zany yet sweet story. |
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| This Is How We Play: A Celebration of Disability and Adaptation by Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp; illustrated by Kayla HarrenBouncy, rhyming words underscore the joyful tone of this own voices story about disabled families. Each page turn reveals a different activity with a different family -- each with their own experiences of disability -- and a repeated affirmation: "With love and adaptation, this is how we play!" Read-alikes: This Is How We Talk, also by authors Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp; Rebekah Taussig’s We Are the Scrappy Ones. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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