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Angelina Ballerina and the Flower Show
by Katharine Holabird
Pirouette among the posies with Angelina Ballerina, Henry, and Alice as they visit a flower show in this sweet, chunky board book! Angelina Ballerina, Alice, and Henry go to a flower show in Chipping Cheddar with Miss Lilly. They learn how to make a flower crown, arrange floral bouquets, and more! At the end of the fun-filled day, the young dancers perform a flower-inspired ballet as a thank you to their teacher and florist guide. (c) 2025 Helen Craig Ltd. and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
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Fireworks
by Matthew Burgess; illustrated by Cátia Chien
In this evocative slice of life, dazzling colors and stirring, detail-rich descriptions conjure up a sultry summer day for two city-dwelling siblings, complete with a rooftop fireworks display. Read-alikes: John Rocco’s Blackout; Jacqueline Woodson’s The World Belonged to Us.
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Search for the Snowy Wolf (Minecraft) by Nada Shawish DutkaJourney into the world of Minecraft in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader! Learn about crafting, biomes, and rare mobs--all while learning how to read! Readers ages 4 to 7 will get a great introduction to Minecraft's mysteries and wonders when they follow two players, Emmy and Birch--and their tame wolf Byte--on a search for the ultra-rare snowy wolf mob! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.
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Stronger Than
by Nikki Grimes
Renowned author Nikki Grimes and debut picture book writer Stacy Wells (Choctaw) lend their resonant voices to award-winning artist E. B. Lewis's (Lenni Lenape) rich watercolors in this story of a Black Choctaw boy who finds strength in the example and history of his ancestors.When Dante struggles with nightmares, his mother believes learning his family's history will help him cope. The roots on both sides of his family tree run deep, with stories of survival through events Dante's mother calls daymares.Taking discovering his heritage into his own hands, Dante finds out hard truths--but also a love that shines through generations and, finally, a strength to sleep through the night.Features author and illustrator notes, historical references, a glossary, and a note from Heartdrum author-curator Cynthia Leitich Smith.
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The Story Hunter by Barbara ReidAn extraordinary story that celebrates the art and origin of storytelling itself! In this unique and captivating new book, a curious stone age hunter-gatherer child follows Grandmother on an unusual hunting expedition into a deep cave. Overcoming fear of being swallowed by the dark, the child experiences the painted animals that spring to life on the cave walls and takes part in painting a new family story, leaving his marks in the form of handprints. Inspired by this magical experience, the child chooses to become a story hunter, carrying the community's stories as they move on. Using her signature Plasticine artwork, award-winning author and artist Barbara Reid delivers a beautiful tale of discovery and the roots of creativity.
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Graphic Novels for Beginning Readers
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Pizza and Taco: Go Viral!by Stephen ShaskanInspired by other food besties' channels, best friends Pizza and Taco borrow Ms. Banana's uncooperative dog Biscuit in an attempt to go viral on StewTube.
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A Waffle Lot of Love! (a Narwhal and Jelly Book #10)
by Ben Clanton
Dive into three new stories with best buds Narwhal and Jelly! It's Palentine's Day and Jelly gives Narwhal a whaley nice card - but now Narwhal has no idea what to give him! One card isn't nearly enough, and soon Narwhal is flooding Jelly with gifts galore: waffles, a song about Jelly, more waffles, a book about Jelly . . . MORE waffles! Jelly is grateful, but would prefer the present of Narwhal's presence more than all of Narwhal's over-the-top displays of friendship. Can Narwhal realize what true friendship means before they go off the deep end trying to please their pal?--
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| Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends by Kaz WindnessCaterpillar and Worm are BFFs who share a lot in common, but Caterpillar knows those similarities will disappear soon. Will Worm still want to be friends when Butterfly emerges? (Spoiler alert: of course!) Cartoon art brings even more joy to this easy-reading, friendship-focused comic. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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