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SPRING into Reading with these Picture books! |
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| Serafina Makes Waves by Matthew Burgess; illustrated by Robin RosenthalMeet Serafina! If there's one thing you should know about Serafina, it's that she absolutely, positively HATES water. Running faucets, rain, or the sea? No thank you. So even though she looks fantastic in goggles, Serafina is NOT happy to be forced into a swim class by the powers that be. NOTHING can convince her to get into that disgusting pit of seething water. Nothing, that is, except maybe a very beloved old friend who needs a hand. From acclaimed creators Matthew Burgess and Robin Rosenthal comes an unforgettable picture book that shows how trying new things can lead to unexpected joy. |
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The Weedy Garden: A Happy Habitat for Wild Friends
by Margaret Renkl
If you were hungry squirrel in the weedy garden, where would you find an acorn If you were a cottontail rabbit, where would you hide your bunnies And if you were a child, sitting still and listening, what would the weedy garden say to you? Each page turn introduces a new plant or animal friend, buzzing and dancing with quiet wonder.
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The Great Escape
by Deborah Marcero
Evie believes in all things magic, but her always-pestering, always-following younger siblings make her life seem a little less magical sometimes. So Evie makes her escape to the snowy world outside, hoping for a bit of peace and solitude, only to discover her siblings trailing behind her, once again. Luckily, with the help of a wand and a few magic words, Evie turns a snowbank into a portal to an upside-down world full of stars, dolphins, and seahorses to ride. Even the reader is invited to rotate the book and follow the siblings along on their adventure But when the siblings are faced with danger--and someone who needs their help--can they come together to save the day?
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| Hazel's Best Day: A Story of Community, Accessibility, and Pride in Being Yourself by Adiba Nelson; illustrated by DeAnn WileyToday is the best day of the year: PARADE DAY! It's the day that Hazel's city is a little bit shinier, everyone's a little bit happier, and she gets to wear her sparkliest, coolest gear to celebrate and attend the disability pride parade. As Hazel takes readers on an eye-opening journey through her city on her way to the parade, along the way they will see the various ways in which communities can evolve to be more accessible and safe for everyone. Whether it's putting dips in the curb for people using mobility aids, facilitating the use of service animals, or installing wheelchair accessible playground equipment, there are a lot of ways our communities can be made safer and more accessible for everyone. |
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Forty the Fortune Teller
by Drew Daywalt
A laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel-style picture book about a paper fortune teller left behind at recess who ends up saving the day, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. What's a fortune teller to do when she's dropped on the ground half-finished when the bell rings to mark the end of recess? Make friends and save the day, that's what! In this hilarious graphic novel-style picture book, Forty the Fortune Teller, along with her friends Potato Chip and Basketball convince a team of chewed-up chewing gum to help repair the playground slide so that the kids at school won't get hurt. This story is totally wacky, totally adorable, and a perfect read-aloud for a storytime.
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Baby Botanicals: Peekaboo, Flowers!
by Jillian Miao
Babies and toddlers can play a flower-filled game of peekaboo in this board book teeming with bright plants and garden critters. With an engaging, rhyming story and bright, details pictures, this sturdy book encourages readers to interact with daffodils, sunflowers, buttercups, and other backyard flowers, introducing them to a garden's beauty. Perfect for early morning reading or bedtime snuggles, Peekaboo, Flowers encourages children to appreciate the natural world around them as they develop a love of gardens and learn the names of many favorite plants. And don't miss its companion book: Good Morning, Garden
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| While We're Here by Anne Wynter; illustrated by Micha ArcherAfter rushing to arrive on time, a mother and child discover that the party in the park was actually yesterday. They're disappointed -- until they realize they've now got free time for rolling down hills, watching ducklings, and exploring trails. Read-alike: Oge Mora's Saturday, another mother-daughter story featuring textured, multilayered collage art. |
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| Everything's Wrong! A Bear, a Hare, and Trouble Everywhere by Jory John; illustrated by Erin Kraan Best friends Jeff and Anders start the day with the best of intentions, but before long, everything goes haywire. From power outages, to spilled breakfasts, to missing socks, a series of irritating incidents sends the bear-and-bunny duo on an epic journey that will test their fortitude and their friendship. Can these pals work together to salvage this disastrous day?. |
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| Mistaco: A Tale of Tragedy y Tortillas by Eliza KinkzAfter a series of small accidents and a big-time embarrassment at school, clumsy young Izzy has HAD it. Her outburst at family tortilla night inspires the "mistaco" -- a way to confess mistakes and then eat them up. Busy, scribbly artwork heightens the affirming warmth in this tale of acceptance (and delicious tacos).
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| Accident! by Andrea TsurumiMortified that she spilled juice on the couch, Lola the armadillo flees to the library, but her escape is hampered by an epic, ongoing pile-up of mishaps and mayhem. This uproarious read is ultimately reassuring, and Booklist declares that "poring over the riotous illustrations is pure joy."
Available as an eBook on Hoopla. |
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| How to Pee Your Pants The Right Way by Rachel Michelle WilsonWell, it happened. You peed your pants. You probably regret that second (okay, third ) lemonade. We've all been there. This book has some tips to get you through it (including but not limited to traffic cone pants, extraterrestrial negotiations, food fights, and other very practical techniques). With her playful retro palette, debut author-illustrator Rachel Michelle Wilson offers a space to laugh with yourself through one of life's most embarrassing moments and remember that you're never as alone as you think. |
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| Amy Wu and the Lantern Festival by Kat Zhang; illustrated by Charlene ChuaIn this sweet and relatable 5th volume of the Amy Wu series, Amy is excited to celebrate the Lantern Festival of the Lunar New Year -- until she accidentally smashes her family's heirloom lantern. Devastated, Amy needs reassurance from Dad before accepting that traditions can evolve and repair doesn't have to be perfect. Read-alike: Broken by X. Fang. |
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Is This . . . Spring?
by Helen Yoon
When the joys of breathing in spring get hijacked by hacking and sneezing, find a delightful antidote in Helen Yoon's comical ode to a glorious season. Hooray! It's spring! As one exuberant pup knows, spring means laundry waving on the line, romping in fields of flowers, and gentle, fragrant breezes. But wait . . . What's with the . . . sniff, sniff . . . What's with the . . . Hurk! Haaa . What's with the . . . ah-ah-HACHOOO! Oh no! This is terrible! Is spring . . . ruined? Sharing a few seasonal hacks in more ways than one, Helen Yoon celebrates as only she can: with bumbling affection, good humor, and slack-jawed wonder.
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Gail Borden Public Library District
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Main Library - 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120 - 847-742-2411
Rakow Branch - 2751 W. Bowes Rd., Elgin, IL 60124 - 847-531-7271
South Elgin Branch - 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177 - 847-931-2090
http://www.gailborden.info/
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