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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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There Are No Bears in This Bakery
by Julia Sarcone-Roach
What it’s about: Muffin the cat keeps a careful watch over his home, the Little Bear Bakery. That’s why he’s the first to investigate the strange noises in the bakery -- could there be an uninvited ursine visitor?
Is it for you? Adults will be amused by Muffin’s faux-noir narration, while kids will relish the messy mayhem of bears in a bakery.
Kids might also like: The Bear Ate Your Sandwich, another comical mystery from author/illustrator Julia Sarcone-Roach.
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Slug Needs a Hug
by Jeanne Willis; illustrated by Tony Ross
Starring: Sluggy, who longs for a hug from his mom and wonders: “Is she never snuggly because I am so ugly?”
What happens: Sluggy asks several other animals how he can look more huggable, but when he follows their advice, the results are delightfully ridiculous.
Why kids might like it: goofy, giggle-inducing rhymes and a reassuring conclusion.
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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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| Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed by Lesléa Newman; illustrated by Amy June BatesFeaturing: Moshe Cotel, a kindly composer struggling to write a piece for an upcoming music competition; and Ketzel, a black-and-white kitten who creates music just by walking across Moshe’s piano keys.
Who it’s for: cat fanciers, as well as kids who enjoy warm, feel-good stories about human-animal friendships.
Award buzz: winner of the 2016 Sydney Taylor 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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