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The Epic Adventures of Huggie & Stick
by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by David Spencer
What it is: the alternating travelogues of pessimist Huggie (a toy bunny) and optimist Stick (an actual stick) as they go on an accidental voyage across all seven continents.
Who it's for: A far cry from a geography lesson, this giggle-inducing adventure will appeal to kids who like odd-couple friendships and offbeat humor.
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Hi, I'm Norman : the story of American illustrator Norman Rockwell
by Robert Burleigh
A narrative portrait of iconic 20th-century artist Norman Rockwell explores important episodes in his life against a backdrop of historical events, revealing how his body of work reflected two generations of American life. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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An egg is quiet
by Dianna Hutts Aston
"From tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, oval ladybug eggs to tubular dogfish eggs, gooey frog eggs to fossilized dinosaur eggs, this poetic illustrated book describes the incredible variety of eggs and how they protect the young animals insidethem"
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Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years
by Stacy McAnulty; illustrated by David Litchfield
Starring: the planet Earth (though you can call her Planet Awesome).
What’s inside: Earth herself – portrayed with warm eyes and a friendly smile – describes her childhood (“Explosive. Gassy! Very cranky.”), her solar system family (including pet Pluto), and her favorite activities (such as spinning).
Series alert: This whimsical yet fact-filled book is the 1st in an ongoing series that includes Sun! One in a Billion and Moon! Earth's Best Friend.
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Sun! : one in a billion
by Stacy McAnulty
The sun relates key facts about itself, including its formation over four billion years ago, the sun's position in the solar system, what it is made of, and why the sun is so important to the plants, animals, and people inhabiting the Earth
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Does Frankenstein get hungry?
by John Solimine
When a little girl becomes afraid in the dark, she wonders about the creatures rumored to go bump in the night, coming up with a list of questions whose answers lessen her fear and prove that monsters are no match for her imagination
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Arithmechicks add up
by Ann Marie Stephens
The exuberant Arithmechicks demonstrate 10 fundamental math concepts by sliding down a slide, swinging on swings and playing hide-and-seek, before discovering that a lonely mouse has been following along, wanting to join in the fun. Illustrations.
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My Papi Has a Motorcycle
by Isabel Quintero; illustrated by Zeke Peña
What it is: an exhilarating, wind-in-your-hair ride through Corona, California, from the perspective of an adventurous girl on the back of her papi’s motorcycle.
Art alert: With kinetic lines, muted ice cream colors, and a detailed cityscape, the book’s illustrations feel just as vivid and authentic as its bilingual dialogue.
Try this next: For a quieter but equally joyful visit to an urban neighborhood, try Windows by Julia Denos.
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National parks of the U.S.A.
by Kate Siber
A tour of America's most iconic national parks includes information on the unique flora and fauna that can be found at each location
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The busy tree
by Jennifer Ward
Many different types of wildlife live in and around a tree that is their home, from chipmunks and woodpeckers to ants and spiders
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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