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Picture Books December 2018
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| Got to Get to Bear's! by Brian LiesWhat it's about: Izzy is determined to answer Bear's urgent summons, but with a howling blizzard hampering her journey, the stalwart chipmunk must rely on help from her other animal friends.
Why kids might like it: Detailed depictions of fur, feathers, fabric, and swirling snowflakes provide a satisfying sensory experience.
Try this next: For further stories about cold weather and warm interspecies friendship, try Matthew Cordell's Wolf in the Snow or Philip C. Stead's Samson in the Snow. |
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| King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats by Dori Hillestad Butler; illustrated by Nancy MeyersStarring: King, a golden retriever who solves mysteries with his human friend, Kayla (even though she can't understand anything he says).
What happens: When someone steals some of Kayla's freshly baked dog biscuits, King has to prove his innocence by finding the true culprit. Series alert: With charming illustrations and easy-to-read sentences, this volume kicks off the ongoing King & Kayla series. |
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| Good Night, Knight by Betsy LewinWhat it's about: A sleepless knight and a weary horse go on a nighttime quest in search of golden, delicious cookies.
Why kids might like it: Repetition, homophones, and onomatopoeia make the text accessible for emerging readers, while playful illustrations -- Knight sleeps in full armor, and Horse's expressions are priceless -- add a light comic touch.
Kids might also like: Shelley Moore Thomas' Good Knight series. |
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| I See a Cat by Paul MeiselWhat it is: The spare, sweetly expressive observations of a dog as he gazes longingly through a window at the animals outside.
Why kids might like it: Each sentence begins with "I see...", and though some of the words that follow are more difficult than others ("squirrel" is more of a stretch than "bee"), the simplicity and repetition may help tentative readers gain confidence. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Glenside Public Library District 25 E Fullerton Ave Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139 630–260–1550www.glensidepld.org |
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