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Miss MacDonald Has a Farm by Kalee GwarjanskiThis female-forward spin on the classic children's song “Old MacDonald” follows Miss MacDonald as she tends to her vegetable garden with a “weed-weed” here and a “pick-pick” there, in this lively read-aloud that celebrates such themes as healthy eating, plant-based meals, local produce and female farmers.
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Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon by Wendy MeddourPeggy is an apologetic pigeon. She automatically says she's sorry for everything, even when she hasn't done anything wrong, or when she's the one getting picked on. But Joan, a seagull who sees the trouble this is causing for Peggy, gives her a nudge to stand up for herself. This tale from award-winning author Wendy Meddour contains an important message about the importance of being assertive.
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When Dinosaurs Walked the Earthby Sean TaylorDinosaurs chase each other in this hilarious explanation of the food chain. Like the Smallasaurus, who enjoys a plant-based diet, and Badasaurus who likes to eat small dinosaurs who enjoy a plant-based diet. It all begins when Smallasaurus has to think. And thinking can be a problem when you only have a brain the size of a walnut. Luckily, Badasaurus only has a brain the size of a peanut . . . and so begins a hilarious game of "cat and mouse."
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Slow Down, Stanley by Elena LeviSloths are known for being slow, but not Stanley - he's always rushing from one thing to the next, driven on by adventure and curiosity. He's different from the other sloths, and happy to be so, though his dad worries. One day, when there is a fire in the forest, Stanley's speed helps to save the sloths, and he is finally accepted for who he is.
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Giraffe Is Too Tall for This Book by DK RylandCome along for a special story time featuring six friendly animals and one puzzling predicament. Bright speech bubbles encourage readers to take an active role and find creative solutions as this wild squad works together to save story time. Using their bodies and minds, the animals persevere through a hilarious adventure, revealing that sometimes it's not ourselves we need to change - it's the book!
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| This Beach Is Loud! by Samantha CotterillDuring a much-anticipated beach trip, a young boy is overwhelmed by the noisy, too-stimulating atmosphere until some support from Dad helps him enjoy a day of play. While it's designed specifically for kids who experience sensory processing issues, this own voices book (part of the Little Senses series) may appeal to a wide variety of readers. |
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| Little Houses by Kevin HenkesQuiet wonder suffuses this story about a child visiting her grandparents at the seaside. Bold, up-close illustrations of the shells the child finds balance her expansive musings about the shells' former inhabitants and the mysteries of the deep ocean. Read-alike: Granny and Bean by Karen Hesse. |
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The Sandcastle That Lola Built
by Megan Maynor
Building an elaborate sandcastle on a crowded beach, Lola invites a boy who accidentally steps on her castle to help her build a wall before other kids are recruited to add to more and more features that they must consider rebuilding in the aftermath of a big wave.
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| Hot Dog by Doug SalatiWhen a summer's day in the city gets too hot and claustrophobic, the titular dachshund and his human travel to a breezy, beachy island where "a pup can run." Kids will be drawn in by the evocative atmosphere and the winsome dog's expressive body language. Hot Dog is the winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal. |
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Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach by Mélanie WattAs summertime approaches, Scaredy Squirrel, who only feels safe when he is at home in his nut tree, decides to build his own beach getaway complete with a germ-free inflatable pool and a plastic flamingo until the lure of the real beach gets too strong.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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