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| The Perfect Place by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Paola EscobarGetting a perfect grade on his robot report makes Lucas hyper-aware of how his seemingly perfect prep school compares to his family's shabby apartment. Thoughtfully detailed digital art follows Lucas as he begins to understand the benefits of imperfection. Read-alike: The Yellow Handkerchief by Donna Barba Higuera. |
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| Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest; illustrated by Erin SteadGently muted watercolor illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Erin Stead boost the cozy, classic charm in this tale of two bears who gather their fishing supplies (poles, a book, fresh-baked scones) and embark on an idyllic, sweetly unproductive expedition. |
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| Go and Get with Rex by David LaRochelle; illustrated by Mike WohnoutkaFrom the award-winning duo behind See The Cat comes a new character: Rex, an adorable, anthropomorphic dog with some unconventional responses to an alphabet game. Featuring speech balloons, goofy visuals, and lighthearted humor, Go and Get with Rex is perfect for beginning readers.
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Firefly galaxy
by Sarah Nelson
When at last Mars flickers, and the owl begins to hoot, Sofia and her family revel in the firefly light, which is like a glittering galaxy, in this luminous picture book filled with gorgeous collage artwork and information about finding fireflies and protecting their habitats
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| Being Home by Traci Sorell; illustrated by Michaela GoadeThis spare, imaginative picture book is styled as a Cherokee child's sketchbook, detailing the journey as she and her mom leave the crowded city and are welcomed into a large, loving community on the reservation. With a multi-award-winning pair of Indigenous creators, Being Home is a must-read family story. |
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| Summer Is Here by Renée Watson; illustrated by Bea JacksonA young girl guides readers through her perfect summer day, including swimming, double dutch, blowing bubbles, and a communal cookout. This picture book debut from author Renée Watson overflows with delicious sensory details in the lyrical text and the sunshine-bright illustrations. |
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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 Henkes; illustrated by Laura DronzekQuiet 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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Beach bummer
by Ryan T Higgins
"While everyone is having fun in the sun at the beach except him, Bruce, whose favorite thing to do during summer is sit in the shade, looks forward to his second favorite thing?—?summer turning into fall. Illustrations. "
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How the sea came to be : and all the creatures in it
by Jennifer Berne
Meticulously researched and illustrated with awe-inspiring art, this accessible introduction to geology, oceanography and marine biology explores the ocean, from its dramatic evolutionary past to its incredibly biodiverse present. Illustrations.
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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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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Central Arkansas Library System 100 Rock St. Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 501-918-3000www.cals.org/ |
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