| The Good Egg by Jory John; illustrated by Pete OswaldStarring: the only good egg in a carton full of rude, rowdy, misbehaving eggs.
What happens: Rescuing cats, helping the elderly, cleaning up after the other eggs’ outrageous pranks -- with so much to do, will the good egg crack under the pressure?
Kids might also like: The Bad Seed, a similarly silly yet heartfelt story about a very different character, created by the same author/illustrator duo. |
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| Another by Christian RobinsonWhat it’s about: After a little girl discovers that a cat (who’s nearly identical to her own cat) has stolen her cat’s toy mouse and escaped through a portal, the girl gives chase, kicking off a playful, vibrantly colored exploration of parallel worlds.
Author buzz: This charming, wordless tale marks the solo debut of popular illustrator Christian Robinson.
For fans of: Mac Barnett’s Sam and Dave Dig a Hole. |
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All grown up?
by Courtney Carbone
When Angelica's father tells her on her birthday that now that she is growing up she will have to take on more responsibility, she decides to go back to being a baby again, like her cousin and his friends--at least until it is party time
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| Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille by Jennifer Bryant; illustrated by Boris KulikovWhat it is: a dramatic, fascinating biography of young Louis Braille, the French inventor who, at age 15, perfected a raised-dot reading system that expanded access for blind people (such as Braille himself).
Don’t miss: the fact-filled pages at the end, which offer further details about Braille’s life, as well a Braille alphabet for those who may not be familiar.
Award buzz: winner of the 2017 Schneider Family Book Award. |
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| Little You by Richard Van Camp; illustrated by Julie FlettWhat it is: a spare yet joyful board book that uses poetry and distinctive, collage-style art to portray a family’s love for a new baby.
Want a taste? "You are life and breath adored. You are us and so much more. Little ember with growing light, feel our love as we hold you tight."
Award buzz: winner of the 2016 American Indian Youth Literature Award. |
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| Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist by Susan Wood; illustrated by Duncan TonatiuhWhat it's about: Bursting with onomatopoeia and ultra-stylized illustrations, this biography celebrates experimental musician Juan García Esquivel's innovative sound and outside-the-box attitude.
Who it's for: aspiring musicians and proud young eccentrics, who might also enjoy Chris Raschka's The Cosmobiography of Sun Ra.
Award buzz: honored in 2017 by the Pura Belpré Award. |
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| Puddle by Hyewon YumWhat it’s about: Ugh! What could be more frustrating than being stuck inside on a rainy day? Nothing, if you're the little boy in this book. When his mom offers drawing supplies, he grumpily rejects the suggestion -- until Mom begins to draw his imaginary, rain-soaked hijinks.
Try this next: For more picture books about beating the drizzly doldrums, try Linda Ashman's Rain! or Daniel Miyares' Float.
Award buzz: winner of the 2016 Asian/Pacific American Literature Award. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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