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| This Baby. That Baby. by Cari Best; illustrated by Rashin KheiriyehTwo babies who live on neighboring streets have parallel experiences in this lighthearted slice-of-life picture book. Rollicking verses and winsome artwork make for an "utterly irresistible" (Kirkus Reviews) read. |
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| Tomorrow's Lily by Chris RaschkaIn verses as sweet and delicate as the pastel watercolor illustrations, this quiet picture book uses the briefly blooming daylily as the focal point for a kid-friendly meditation on fleeting beauty and enduring memories. |
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The Fix-Its : Nail Needs Help
by Sarah Lynne Reul
Once upon a time, Nail was stuck in a piece of Wood. He called for help to get him unstuck, but Hammer wouldn't listen and only pounded him further in, and the other Fix-Its (Screwdrivers, Pliers, Saw, Tape Measure, etc.) were no help either. Finally, Hammer comes back, ready to listen, and they all work together to pry Nail out of Wood to freedom!
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All That Grow
by Jack Wong
While on a walk with his older sister, a boy learns all about the plants they see, making him realize how vast the universe is and how much there is to learn, which he will cultivate in his own way.
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Between Two Windows
by Keisha Morris
Kayla and Mateo enjoy passing drawings of dinosaurs to each other across the clothesline that runs between their apartment windows, but when the clothesline is taken down, the two children must find a new way to keep their story and friendship going.
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| The Tree and the River by Aaron BeckerIntricately detailed and sweeping in scope, this wordless epic uses a lone tree to represent nature’s persistence amidst human upheaval and technological change. Inquisitive kids will want to pore over each page. Read-alike: Diana Sudyka’s Little Land. |
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| Beneath by Cori DoerrfeldWhen sad, grumpy Finn insists on staying wrapped in a quilt during a nature walk with Grandpa, Grandpa promises to "think of what’s beneath" -- a mindset that extends to their observations of the forest and eventual talk about feelings. For fans of: Kate Messner’s Over and Under series. |
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| Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple LamWarm-hued watercolors provide a mouth-watering visual feast to accompany this exuberant tale of one family’s gathering at a dim sum restaurant. Dim Sum, Here We Come! serves as both a celebration of cuisine and a primer for newcomers, right down to the artwork on the inside covers. |
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| My Moms Love Me by Anna Membrino; illustrated by Joy Hwang RuizFrom breakfast to a farm outing to a bubble bath before bedtime, this sweet and tender tale offers a rhyming glimpse into a day in the life of a baby and their loving moms. Radiant, dreamy illustrations give the story the feel of a cozy hug.
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| My Baba's Garden by Jordan Scott; illustrated by Sydney SmithFor a child and his beloved Polish Baba (grandmother), love is expressed through spending time, imparting practical knowledge, and taking care through the changes life brings. Spare yet lyrical, muted yet moving, this intergenerational story is the perfect read for a quiet moment. Read-alike: Poppy’s House by Karla Courtney. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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