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What we'll build : plans for our together future
by Oliver Jeffers
A heartwarming story inspired by the birth of the author’s daughter blends Jeffers’ signature artwork with rhythmic verses of promise about the lives that a parent and child will build and share together. By the award-winning creator of Here We Are.
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Time for Kenny
by J. Brian Pinkney
During his busy day, Kenny gets dressed, fights his fear of the vacuum cleaner, gets a soccer lesson from his sister, and prepares for bed, with his loving family always near
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Two many birds
by Cindy Derby
A whimsical tale about the power of community, inclusion and empathy depicts a tree with a 100-bird capacity strictly monitored by a feathered guard that enforces rules against everything from bird baths to nesting, before an unexpected hatch leads to new perspectives
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Sing some more!
by Deborah Diesen
From before sunrise until after sunset, a group of birds sings and sings some more, first performing solos from their perches and then harmonizing while in flight
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The couch potato
by Jory John
A latest entry in the best-selling series that includes The Cool Bean depicts a Couch Potato who is forced by a power outage to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room to discover fresh air, sunshine and actual happiness outdoors.
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| Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family by Nelly Buchet; illustrated by Andrea ZuillWhat it's about: the growing pains of a newly combined household consisting of two humans, two dogs, and one cat.
How it's told: With minimal text -- primarily clever re-arrangements of the words "cat" and "dog" -- the illustrations are what truly sell this story, using actions and expressions to depict the furry stepsiblings' emotions as they learn to cohabitate.
Kids might also like: Jeff Mack's Ah Ha! and Look!, which also feature dynamic artwork, limited vocabulary, and winsome animal characters.
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| The Ring Bearer by Floyd CooperWhat it's about: Jackson's mama is getting married! While Jackson's a bit anxious about how his household will change with the addition of stepdad Bill and little stepsister Sophie, he's mostly nervous about his role as ring bearer. It's a long way down the aisle...
Art alert: Floyd Cooper's soft, lifelike chalk illustrations capture the warmth between family members as a pep talk from Grandpop -- and some surprising inspiration from Sophie -- help Jackson conquer his wedding-day worries. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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