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The Day the Crayons Made Friends
by Drew Daywalt
Duncan's crayons have disappeared once more. But this time they've gone out into his room to make friends. From Red Crayon who fulfills his dream of driving a firetruck, to Blue Crayon, who meets a fashion doll desperately in need of a head, to fan favorite Esteban, who is off to tame a teddy bear (or as he would call it, a wild beast), each crayon has an exciting story to share about the new objects they've met and the new adventures they've had.
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This Book Is Dangerous!
by Ben Clanton
While everything seems to come sunny-side up for Narwhal on their adventures, Jelly has more than a few worries about the many dangers out there in the ocean: sea serpents, pirate crabs, circus cannons, lost porcupines, and spiky things of any kind could be lurking around each turn of the page! In the tradition of interactive classics like The Monster at the End of This Book, Jelly has got to find a way out of this book, and it's up to the reader to help this little jellyfish . . . or not!
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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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| 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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Little Blue Truck and Racer Red
by Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck and good friend Toad are out for a drive when a flash of red whizzes by, and when Racer Red challenges Blue to a race, Blue knows that win or lose, it's fun to try.
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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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| Oh, Olive! by Lian ChoAlthough her parents are serious painters devoted to minimalist precision, rambunctious and ultra-confident young Olive expresses herself through bold splashes of color. Can this family of artists learn to understand each other? Try Blurp’s Book of Manners by Cindy Derby for another funny, color-drenched tale of challenging the status quo. |
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| The Concrete Garden by Bob GrahamVisuals are paramount in this hopeful, colorfully illustrated post-lockdown tale. After a long and lonely pandemic winter, all the children in an apartment building spill outside to adorn the courtyard with chalk art, bringing joy to the whole neighborhood. |
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| Time to Make Art by Jeff MackIn this playfully philosophical picture book, a child wonders: How long does art take? Can it have mistakes? How should it feel? These questions (and more) are addressed by an inclusive array of real-life artists, showcasing styles from across the ages and the globe. |
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| The Artist by Ed VereA rainbow-colored creature revels in making art. Her murals -- illustrated with the verve of a real child's drawings -- delight her neighbors. But is the thrill of creation worth the inevitable setbacks? This tale of learning through mistakes will speak to artists of all ages. Read-alikes: Danielle Davis and Mags DeRoma's To Make or Peter H. Reynolds' The Dot. |
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