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New and Coming Soon Picture Books August 2024
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When I See You
by Brynne Barnes
An imaginative picture book with enchanting verse and whimsical illustrations journeys through the “galaxy” in a pregnant mother's belly as she prepares to welcome her child into the world.
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Do You Even Know Me?
by Reem Faruqi
Salma is Muslim, an identity she takes pride in. But not everyone understands Salma's religion the way she does, including news reporters, and even a boy in her class, who bullies Salma for belonging to the culture and faith she loves. However, when things go too far, Salma says, "Enough is enough!" and finds the courage to defend herself while also spreading a message of peace.
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Little Messy Marcy Su
by Cherie Fu
This rollicking rhyming picture book, with a unique Chinese-American, intergenerational twist, follows Marcy Su as she exuberantly goes above and beyond what Mama asked her to do to prepare for her grandparents' arrival.
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Two Wheels
by David Gibb
Determined to ride a bike with only two wheels through practice, patience and courage, a little boy discovers that his dream just might come true, in this delightful story that captures the magical moment when kids pedal off on their own.
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Finding Things
by Kevin Henkes
Exploring storytelling, connections, luck, nature and responsibility, this wonderful picture book encourages readers to be creative and find purpose and connections in all that surrounds them.
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Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing
by Amy Hest
Deciding they're in the mood for fishing, Big Bear and Little Bear pack up a red wagon with poles, freshly baked scones and a good book to read, and even though it's unclear how much fishing will get done, they are happy just spending time together.
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Box of Dreams
by Faith Kazmi
Helping her mama pack up a special balikbayan box for their relatives in the Philippines, a little girl sends along a secret wish to one day meet her family and to see and experience all the places where her mother grew up.
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This Little Kitty in the Garden
by Karen Obuhanych
Mischievous kittens wreak adorable havoc in the garden as they plant seeds, pounce and play, claw and climb, and splish, splash and swirl, ending their day asleep in the garden bed.
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Being Home
by Traci Sorell
Moving back to their ancestral land, a joy-filled Cherokee girl draws the changing landscape as they travel along, looking forward to the end of the journey were she'll be with family and settle into the new rhythm of home.
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Summer Is Here
by Renée Watson
Celebrating iconic childhood joys, this beautiful ode to a summer day, from sunrise to sunset, follows one young girl who has the perfect day swimming, jumping rope and eating ice cream, in an exploration of joy, family, friendship, sunshine and wonder.
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I Bug You
by Dori Elys
Flit along with bugs of all kinds and reassure little ones that they're loved through wordplay and so "moth" love.
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Big and Little: A Book of Animal Opposites
by Harriet Evans
Filled with lift-the-flap fun, this board book has adorable animals introducing the concept of opposites such as big and little, light and heavy, quiet and loud, and other comparisons.
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You're the Sprinkles on My Ice Cream
by Laura Gehl
Overflowing with love and sweetness, this cuddly board book is filled with charming sayings that will delight young readers— and the big readers who love them!
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How Tito Loses His Nose
by Guido Van Genechten
Clown Tito is the star of Circus Rondo. Every day, he performs. Tito runs, dances, and jumps . . . The people love his show. But one day, something strange happens. Tito loses his nose. A playful story about insecurity and popularity.
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No More Sleeping In
by Anne Wynter
Mommy, daddy, sister, and even kitty are sleeping in, but our little toddler is about to change that with a pat, knock, clap, and bang! This energetic, rhythmic board book invites the reader to join in on the fun of waking everyone up to play.
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