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| 102 by Matthew CordellSick with a fever of 102, young George goes on a surreal, imaginary adventure in a miniature world. Meticulously cross-hatched ballpoint pen illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell provide texture and atmosphere, as well as a wealth of details that reward close reading. For fans of: David Wiesner, Chris Van Allsburg, and Henry Cole. |
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A Good Hide
by Karina Iceberg
From these hands, old to new, a tradition of love passes through.In Alaska, Fall is moose season. When the hunt is over, the community comes together to transform the raw moose hide into something truly special, step by step, with the work of many hands.From stretching and scraping to making brain stew, each part of the process is a celebration! With humor and heart, debut author Karina Iceberg (Aleut/Alutiiq) and award-winning illustrator Natasha Donovan (Métis) share a resonant message of gratitude, community, and shared knowledge as an intertribal Native Alaskan community works together to tan a moose hide. Features author's note and a note from Heartdrum author-curator Cynthia Leitich Smith.
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How a Bear Became a Book: The Collaboration That Created Winnie-The-Pooh
by Annette Bay Pimentel
*FOUR STARRED REVIEWS* Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh with this gorgeous picture book about the creation of the World's Most Famous Bear In 1926, the very first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published. One hundred years later, generations of kids have grown up in the Hundred Acre Wood. How a Bear Became a Book tells the story of how writer, illustrator, and editor came together to craft Pooh's first adventure. But deeper than that, this book introduces our youngest readers to how stories begin and where they can go. As Pooh's voice enters the text, he slowly comes to life in the art. Textually delightful and visually stunning, this is a picture book about the making of picture books, but it is also a masterful exploration of ideas, storytelling, collaboration, art, and most importantly, honey.
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A Bear, a Man, and a Donut Van
by Daniel Bernstrom
An Amazon Best Book of the Month Kirkus Reviews, starred review BookPage, starred review Hungry as always, Bear finally feasts on DONUTS in his third picture book adventure. With delightful art, perfect rhyme, and the series' indelible screwball appeal, A Bear, a Man, and a Donut Van will have everyone in stitches and demanding repeat readings Everyone's favorite hungry bear is back This time Bear discovers a van full of donuts--YUM Bear climbs in the van, but the unsuspecting donut man doesn't see what's going on. Until... he looks in his rear view mirror, and OMG What should a donut man do when a bear is eating donuts in his van? Here is a road trip neither bear nor man will ever forget--with mooses, traffic jams, and a giant forest donut spill. With mayhem and fun on every page, the critically acclaimed duo of Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott are at their best in this high-stakes joyride through millions of donuts, perfect for toddlers and new readers alike.
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Benjamin Grows a Garden
by Melanie Florence
Benjamin is ready to help his mother plant their garden. He's also ready to eat all of the delicious fruits and vegetables...but they have to grow first! As Benjamin and his mother dig holds, plant seeds, and tend to them carefully, they discuss what plants need. Water and sunshine, of course, but some plants are grown together because they can help one another grow big and strong, like corn, neans, and squash, or the Three Sisters. As Benjamin cares for their garden and waits for the plants to ripen, he imagines all the food he'll help his mother make later to share with friends and neighbors.--Publisher description.
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| Dino Poet by Tom AnglebergerIt's a classic Triassic tale: to avoid being eaten, a frog offers a Coelophysis...some notes on his poems? Scampering through various predicaments and poetry styles, the predator-prey duo in this goofy graphic novel make learning hilarious. Next in the series: Pen Pals.
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| Penny & Pip by Candace Fleming; illustrated by Eric RohmannCompassionate Penny is the only person in the natural history museum who notices the dinosaur egg hatching -- which means that baby sauropod Pip immediately imprints on the girl. Sweet and simple illustrations keep the focus on these two small characters in a big museum. Read-alike: Mark Pett's Lizard from the Park. |
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| Dinos That Drive by Suzy Levinson; illustrated by Dustin HarbinCombining two perennial kid favorites -- dinosaurs and vehicles -- this picture book in verse boasts giggle-inducing wordplay alongside bustling, imaginative depictions of dinosaurs operating cars, trains, helicopters, and lots more. For fans of: Richard Scarry's classic Busytown books.
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My Teacher Is a Dinosaur!
by Bill Canterbury
A young child describes school life with their teach who happens to be a Tyrannosaurus rex.
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A Fun Day with Bash!: Ready-To-Read Level 1
by Peter Curtis
Bash is a [playful] dinosaur who loves to explore. Join him on an exciting day in the forest while he tries to keep his giant tail from knocking things over and making a mess--Provided by publisher.
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