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TumbleBook Library
TumbleBookLibrary has over 1100 titles for grades K-6, and includes our unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, nonfiction books and videos, curated playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. Plus, the collection features Graphic Novels – a student favorite!
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| The Littlest Drop by Sascha Alper; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney and Brian PinkneyWhen their home turf catches fire, most of the animals flee. Only the tiny hummingbird tries to douse the blaze, one drop at a time, ultimately inspiring the other creatures to join in. Striking illustrations combine the distinctive styles of Brian Pinkney and his late father, Jerry Pinkney, to retell this uplifting old parable about cooperation.
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| Night Light by Michael EmberleyWhen an adorable young monster is scared during a blackout, their parent uses the stars to provide comfort. This whimsical graphic novel pairs simple speech-bubble text with clear visual storytelling, making it just right for beginning readers. For fans of: author Michael Emberley’s I Did It! and Let's Go!, featuring the same character. |
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| A Book of Maps for You by Lourdes Heuer; illustrated by Maxwell Eaton IIIDepicting everything from the school cafeteria to the art store, from the best swing in the park to the house with the coolest Halloween decorations, this collection of hand-drawn maps from an unnamed narrator provides an introduction for their small town’s newest resident. The panoramic, lovingly annotated illustrations encourage lingering attention, and may even inspire kids to try mapping their own favorite places. |
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| City Summer, Country Summer by Kiese Laymon; illustrated by Alexis FranklinDespite coming from different backgrounds, a powerful friendship springs up between three Black boys spending the summer with their neighboring grandmothers in Mississippi. Expressive digital paintings underscore lyrical writing in this debut picture book from award-winning author Kiese Laymon. Read-alike: All Because You Matter by Tami Charles. |
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| Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson; illustrated by Dan SantatWhile it might begin with innocuous animal introductions, this picture book soon reveals its bias, declaring that all fish are sneaky, rebellious outlaws who absolutely CAN’T be trusted. Kids and adults alike will appreciate the clever visual humor in this uproarious read-aloud, laughing all the way to the end (where the unreliable narrator is revealed). |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Henderson County Public Library
101 S Main St., Henderson, Kentucky 42420
270-826-3712www.hcpl.org/ |
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