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The great dinosaur sleepover
by Linda Bailey
Jake wants a dinosaur sleepover for his birthday but his friends come down with the flu, and when Jake investigates a strange noise at night, he finds prehistoric party guests in his living room, in a book that celebrates inclusion and fun.
Ages: 3 - 7 years
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Nearly exactly almost like me
by Jennifer Bradbury
When little brother gets in line with big brother for the ice cream truck, no one believes they are related, and big brother makes the case for how while not biologically related, they are brothers and have so much in common.
Ages: 4 - 8 years
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| A Book of Maps for You by Lourdes Heuer; illustrated by Maxwell Eaton IIIDepicting everything from the school cafeteria to the art store, from the best swing in the park to the house with the coolest Halloween decorations, this collection of hand-drawn maps from an unnamed narrator provides an introduction for their small town’s newest resident.
Ages: 4 - 8 years |
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On the last day of school
by Maggie Rudd
A heartwarming picture book celebrates the triumphs of the school year and the wistful feeling of it ending, a reminder to celebrate where you started and where you are going next.
Ages: 4 - 8 years
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| Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson; illustrated by Dan SantatWhile it might begin with innocuous animal introductions, this picture book soon reveals its bias, declaring that all fish are sneaky, rebellious outlaws who absolutely CAN’T be trusted. Kids and adults alike will appreciate the clever visual humor in this uproarious read-aloud, laughing all the way to the end (where the unreliable narrator is revealed).
Ages: 3 - 7 years |
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| Oh, Olive! by Lian ChoAlthough her parents are serious painters devoted to minimalist precision, rambunctious and ultra-confident young Olive expresses herself through bold splashes of color. Can this family of artists learn to understand each other?
Ages: 4 - 8 years |
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| The Concrete Garden by Bob GrahamVisuals are paramount in this hopeful, colorfully illustrated post-lockdown tale. After a long and lonely pandemic winter, all the children in an apartment building spill outside to adorn the courtyard with chalk art, bringing joy to the whole neighborhood.
Ages: 3 - 7 years |
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Still life
by Alex London
This clever and inventive picture book follows a curious mouse, a hungry dragon and a no-nonsense princess who pose for a still-life painting but cannot sit still, in this wildly imaginative story filled with detailed illustrations that depict daring rescues, dashing heroes and found friends.
Ages: 4 - 8 years
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How to draw a happy cat
by Ethan T. Berlin
"In this rollicking read-aloud, a“How to Draw” tutorial becomes harder than it looks when Cat, after numerous drawing attempts, still isn't happy and readers must find out why AND draw everything she wants."
Ages: 4 - 8 years
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| The Artist by Ed VereA rainbow-colored creature revels in making art. Her murals -- illustrated with the verve of a real child's drawings -- delight her neighbors. But is the thrill of creation worth the inevitable setbacks? This tale of learning through mistakes will speak to artists of all ages.
Ages: 3 - 7 years |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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