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Hoopla Digital
We are excited to announce the availability of thousands of movies, television shows, music albums, and audiobooks, all available for mobile and online access through Hoopla Digital; all you need is a valid library card!
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| The Magical Yet by Angela Diterlizzi; illustrated by Lorena AlvarezStarring: a frustrated, helmet-clad kid who’s ready to give up on learning to ride a bike, and the Magical Yet, a pink-petaled sprite who’s determined to help the child keep trying.
What’s inside: luminous, jewel-toned illustrations depicting all kinds of kids, each striving for their own “yet,” whether it’s riding a bike, becoming a ballet dancer, or finishing a painting.
Why kids might like it: Without getting preachy, The Magical Yet demonstrates how a growth mindset can reframe everyday challenges. |
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| Fox & Rabbit by Beth Ferry; illustrated by Gergely DudásIntroducing: unlikely pals Fox and Rabbit, who embark on five everyday adventures that test their camaraderie (though good humor and friendship always win out).
Who it’s for: Told mostly through speech-bubble banter, this inviting graphic novel is just right for comics-loving kids who are outgrowing easy readers, but aren’t quite ready for chapter books.
Series alert: Kids who love the warm friendship and spirited, full-color illustrations in Fox & Rabbit are in luck -- it’s the 1st in a series. |
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| Don't Worry, Little Crab by Chris HaughtonWhat it’s about: At first, Little Crab is thrilled to join Very Big Crab on a trip from their tide pool home to the open ocean. But the crashing waves bring newfound anxiety; can this crustacean find the courage for undersea exploration?
Why kids might like it: Bursting with bold, blocky artwork as well as alliteration and onomatopoeia, Don’t Worry, Little Crab makes an attention-grabbing read-aloud.
Kids might also like: Carolyn Crimi’s There Might Be Lobsters, another beach-set book about overcoming fear. |
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| Dewdrop by Katie O'NeillWhat it’s about: It’s almost time for the pond-dwellers’ big sports festival! Pink, wide-eyed axolotl Dewdrop has her cheerleading routine all ready, and it’s a good thing, too, because her nervous aquatic friends could use some encouragement.
Art alert: Artist and graphic novelist Katie O’Neill brings comic book flair to her debut picture book, interspersing panels among the full pages of soft-edged, candy-colored illustrations.
Reviewers say: “The axolotl-cheerleader picture book you didn't know you were waiting for” (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| In My Anaana's Amautik by Nadia Sammurtok; illustrated by Lenny LishchenkoWhat it is: a sweet, immersive picture book about a well-loved Inuit toddler, featuring Inuktitut words woven throughout.
What’s inside: The child narrator vividly evokes the sensations, sounds, scents, and emotions of being carried in their mother’s amautik (a pouch on a woman’s parka), creating a calm, comforting reading experience that’s ideal for bedtime.
Try this next: For another cozy, reassuring book by an Inuit author, try Celina Kalluk’s Sweetest Kulu. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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