| Aggie and the Ghost by Matthew ForsytheAdorable, gnome-like Aggie’s excitement to live on her own turns to annoyance when she discovers that her new cottage comes with a roommate: a shapeshifting ghost who follows her around, steals her socks, and eats all the cheese. Whimsical, imaginative illustrations enhance this offbeat ghost story. |
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| Little Rebels by Yuyi MoralesWhat does it mean to be a little rebel? As the exuberant stars of this book demonstrate, it means asking questions, trusting intuition, caring for each other, and shaping a better world. Luxuriantly colored mixed-media illustrations add abundant visual interest to this message-driven read. |
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| Sundust by Zeke PeñaFollowing a blazing pink streak of sundust into the desert outside their city, two siblings marvel at the wonders they find there. Illustrated in sun-soaked earth tones, this tale blends fantasy with real-life beauty to create a "surreal exploration of the way the natural world endures and transforms" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| A Place for Us by James E. RansomeTold entirely through realistic, richly colored illustrations, this picture book invites readers into an evening with a loving mother and child, from school pick-up to library time to spending the night on a park bench. Kirkus Reviews declares that “readers of this empathetic tale will come away resolved to work toward a world in which all people's needs are met.” Read-alike: I Know How to Draw an Owl by Hilary Horder Hippely. |
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| Bob the Vampire Snail by Andrea ZuillFor kids who enjoy spooky vibes seasoned with supremely silly humor comes the story of Bob, a snail who mysteriously sprouts wings, fangs, and a taste for tomato juice. A sprinkling of snail facts and illustrations in Halloween-inspired colors round out this quirky tale. Read-alike: Aaron Reynolds’ Creepy Tales! series. |
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It's fall!
by Renâee Kurilla
"This ode to fall, written in sweet and simple verse, celebrates the joys of the season, from jumping in piles of leaves to trick-or-treating to enjoying cider and donuts! "
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The leaf thief
by Alice Hemming
When leaves start disappearing as autumn approaches, Squirrel is befuddled by this development and wonders if there is a leaf thief on the loose! Illustrations.
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Little Elliot, fall friends
by Mike Curato
A latest entry in the picture book series that includes Little Elliot, Big City finds the polka-dotted elephant and his best friend, Mouse, visiting the country during the autumn season and enjoying a quiet day of playing in the leaves, picking apples and sitting beneath beautiful trees.
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Fall parade
by Camelia Kay
"Here comes fall! In this seasonal follow-up to Spring Parade, follow Daddy and Baby Fox as they welcome a festive parade of autumn fun, with falling leaves, shiny red apples, acorns, and all of their beloved friends"
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Happy fell
by Erica S. Perl
"Arnold wants to celebrate the start of the cozy autumn season indoors. Louise does not. How can they celebrate fall if they're not celebrating together?"
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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