| Red Again by Barbara LehmanAfter picking up a red book from the side of a city street, a hoodie-clad boy examines his find. Inside, pictures of a far-off island seem to zoom in closer and closer, ultimately revealing another kid, with another red book, looking right at the boy! Can they forge a friendship across the distance? Find out in this follow-up to The Red Book; for another minimalist tale of unexpected connection, try David Teague's The Red Hat.
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Goodbye autumn, hello winter
by Kenard Pak
"In a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, two young children witness how the season changes from autumn to winter"
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Muddy : the story of blues legend Muddy Waters
by Michael James Mahin
A picture book tribute to the irrepressible blues musician whose fierce, electric sound is credited with inspiring the rock-and-roll genre depicts his disadvantaged childhood in Mississippi, his early creative ventures in the smoky juke joints of Chicago and his landmark first recording. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Grandfather Gandhi. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Antlered Ship
by Dashka Slater; illustrated by the Fan Brothers
How deep does the sun go when it sinks into the sea? Red fox Marco longs to know the answer to that question and many others. When Sylvia, the deer captain of a majestic antlered ship, arrives in search of a crew, Marco signs right up. Joining the deer and a flock of pigeons (led by peg-legged, bandanna-wearing pigeon Victor), Marco braves storms, pirates, and rocky waters on his quest for answers. Whether they share Marco's thirst for knowledge or they're drawn to the meticulous yet whimsical illustrations, young dreamers won't be able to resist The Antlered Ship.
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Mervin the Sloth is About to Do the Best Thing in the World
by Colleen A.F. Venable; illustrated by Ruth Chan
When the words in the title are plonked down on the page next to Mervin, the other animals take notice, and soon begin bickering about what the "best thing" might be -- flying? inventing a time machine? fighting a shark? Whatever it is, can he do it faster? The suspense builds as speculative speech bubbles crowd the page, but rest assured: there's a sweet (if slow) payoff at the end.
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| Sparky! by Jenny Offill; illustrated by Chris Appelhans After her pet-averse mom agrees to a pet sloth, a little girl welcomes Sparky into her life. Only it turns out that Sparky isn't interested in tricks, or hide-and-seek, or moving much at all. Is there more to companionship than fun and games? Kids who enjoy deadpan humor will love finding out -- though they may think twice before requesting pet sloths of their own. |
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| Kyle Goes Alone by Jan Thornhill; illustrated by Ashley BarronPotty-training motivation and animal facts blend in this unusual (yet charming) read. Sloths only have to "go" once a week, and this week is the first time that young sloth Kyle has to make the long, slow, trip to the forest floor without his mom. Crisp cut-paper art depicts not only Kyle's brave descent, but also the encouragement he receives from his animal neighbors along the way. |
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