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My Dad Is a Tree
by Jon Agee
A little girl convinces her dad to be a tree all day long, no matter what, even in the rain, in this imaginative picture book that encourages playing pretend and pays tribute to parents who will do just about anything for their kids.
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Bunny Should Be Sleeping
by Amy Hest; illustrated by Renata Liwska
When his Dad doesn't come to check on Bunny in the night like he usually does, Bunny can't sleep. So, he climbs out of his crib, packs a wagon with special supplies (some water, a blanket, a favorite book), and goes to check on Dad in this sweet story "as cozy as the snuggle between and toddler and caregiver." (School Library Journal)
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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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We Found a Seed
by Rob Ramsden
A little boy and girl find a seed and learn to plant it in the earth, water it, and watch it sprout, growing bigger though the seasons. They are thrilled when it produces a huge flower, and sad when that flower fades and dies. But it has left them with a shower of new seeds so they can start all over again! Bright and glowing illustrations and rhyming text describe the life cycle of a plant and the emotions felt by young gardeners.
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Eclipse
by Andy Rash
After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be completely hidden by the moon. Eclipse is a heartfelt and playfully illustrated ode to seeking out unique adventures and savoring the most special moments with the people you love.
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Fire Flight: A Wildfire Escape
by Cedar Pruitt; illustrated by Chiara Fedele
Flames consume a forest, and an owl seeks refuge. Owl wings beat, helicopter wings chop, and water drops to drench the branches below. Using spare, lyrical language, this picture book takes readers along on the journey of a screech owl that fled the flames to ride in a firefighting helicopter during the 2020 California Creek wildfire.
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Tenzing Norgay
by Maria Isabel Sáchez Vegara; illustrated by Bandana Tulachan
The latest installment of the beloved Little People, Big Dreams series introduces young readers to Tenzing Norgay and takes us along on his journey from childhood in the Himalayas through his achievement of being the first to summit Mt. Everest in 1953.
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams biography series.
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José Feeds the World
by David Unger; illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns
When a terrible earthquake hit Haiti in 2010, chef José Andrés knew he needed to help. He and his friends flew to the island and began cooking rice and beans for the hungry locals. This trip led José to found World Central Kitchen, a disaster-relief organization that has fed millions of people affected by catastrophes. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a passionate chef who uses the power of food to nurture people in need, one plate at a time.
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You Are a Robin!
by Laurie Ann Thompson; illustrated by Jay Fleck
Flit, flap, flutter! You might have seen a robin flying overhead or heard one singing in the trees. Did you know that robins tidy themselves up, teach their babies to find food, and are almost fully grown in just two weeks? From birth to first flutter and beyond, discover all that goes into being a robin in this charming picture book.
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Milkweed for Monarchs
by Christine Van Zandt; illustrated by Alejandra Barajas
"Bold, gold, the chrysalis gleams. And deep down inside . . . the butterfly dreams." This lyrical picture book looks at the lifecycle of the monarch butterfly and conveys the need to care for our planet.
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