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| If We Were Dogs by Sophie BlackallIn this upbeat, energetic tale, an enthusiastic child -- the self-proclaimed “big dog” -- dictates the many canine capers they’d get up to with the assigned “little dog”...who turns out to have their own ideas for imaginative play. For fans of: If I Was a Horse, also by two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall.
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| Bud Finds Her Gift by Robin Wall Kimmerer; illustrated by Naoko StoopWhen Bud tells Nokomis that she wants something “big and important" to do, Nokomis invites her to try a deeper way of noticing nature’s gifts. This picture book debut by Robin Wall Kimmerer (author of Braiding Sweetgrass and The Serviceberry, for adults) will speak to quietly observant kids and nature-lovers alike. Read-alike: Remember by Joy Harjo.
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| Cat Nap by Brian LiesAfter the determined Kitten chases a mouse into a poster for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, their pursuit takes on the styles of ten iconic masterpieces. Kids don’t need any museum knowledge to be fascinated by the hilarious, arresting illustrations (which include stained glass, ceramics, wooden masks, and more), all rendered in meticulous three-dimensional detail by Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies.
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| A Snow Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead; illustrated by Erin E. SteadIn this follow-up to A Sick Day for Amos McGee and Amos McGee Misses the Bus, the titular zookeeper prepares for winter weather, offering hand-knit garments to his animal charges (and frolicking with them once the snow finally arrives). Kirkus Reviews declares that this cozy tale is “an instant wintertime classic.”
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| See the Ghost: Three Stories About Things You Cannot See by David LaRochelle; illustrated by Mike WohnoutkaIn this beginner-friendly read, the titular characters from See the Cat and See the Dog return for several laugh-out-loud encounters with mischievous invisible characters (who can be seen only via their speech bubbles). Featuring easy-to-read words and sophisticated visual humor, See the Ghost offers new readers a sense of both accomplishment and fun. |
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| Why Did the Monster Cross the Road? by R.L. Stine; illustrated by Marc BrownMeet Hunny, a spiky monster who's feeling down-and-out, and Funny, a google-eyed monster determined to crack jokes until Hunny cracks as well -- a smile. Depicted in hilariously yucky collage art, the monsters are fun to look at, eye-rolling punchlines and all. Written by Goosebumps author R.L. Stine and illustrated by Arthur creator Marc Brown, this book is sure to be in demand year-round. |
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| Little Ghost Makes a Friend by Maggie Edkins WillisLittle Ghost, an adorably round specter who only goes out on Halloween, longs for a real friend. New neighbor Anya seems to have a lot in common with Little Ghost -- could they be kindred spirits? With soft, cartoony illustrations, this ghost story is heartwarming instead of horrifying. Read-alike: Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago.
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Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. DragoGustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can't see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is fast approaching, what can he do to make them notice him and to share with them something he loves?
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Moomin and the Little Ghost
by Tove Jansson
While on holiday, Moomin is visited by a little ghost each night and gets more and more scared until his best friend, Snorkmaiden, goes missing, and he must summon up all his courage to find her.
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There's a Ghost in This House
by Oliver Jeffers
A small green-skinned girl in a haunted house looks for ghosts under the bed, in the library, in the bathroom, and in the cupboards.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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