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The Boy Who Said Wow
by Todd Boss
Taking his nonverbal grandson to his first Mozart concert, Grandfather is stunned when, after the performance is over, Ronan opens his mouth and lets out a great big WOW which fills up the hearts of everyone around him.
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Everyone Gets a Turn
by Marianne Dubuc
When the precious little egg they found in the woods hatches, four animal friends—Bear, Hare, Turtle and Mouse—take turns caring for the newborn chick, in this heartwarming celebration of friendship, resourcefulness, trust and the power of community.
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Lighthouse and the Little Boat
by Katie Frawley
Promising to watch out for a little boat, the tall, strong and bright Lighthouse must find a way to protect the boat when a big storm hits in this beautiful allegory of parenting and growing up.
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Shared Space
by Maddie Frost
When messy Pak-Rat moves in next door, Mouse finds his neat and orderly world turned upside down, in this unlikely friendship story about honest communication and boundaries.
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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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| She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game by Chelsea Clinton; illustrated by Alexandra BoigerReaders -- especially athletes -- will be inspired by these uplifting mini-profiles of 16 different American women who competed in the Olympics, often battling prejudice along the way. Children who enjoy this collection may want to check out the series, including She Persisted in Science and She Persisted Around the World. |
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Nadia : the Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still
by Karlin Gray
An introduction to the life and achievements of Romanian Olympic champion Nadia Comaneci traces her rise from a small-town girl to a world-class athlete who, in 1976, achieved an unprecedented seven perfect scores in gymnastics.
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Flying High : the Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles
by Michelle Meadows
A lyrical picture book biography of the international gymnastics champion touches on her experiences as a foster-care child, her introduction to gymnastics and the dedication, talent and sacrifices that shaped her Olympic and World Championship achievements.
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| The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali; illustrated by Hatem Aly The first day of school is also the first day of hijab for Asiya, Faizah's adored older sister, and no amount of bullying can shake Asiya's confidence or the bond between the two girls. For further empowering stories, check out The Kindest Red and The Boldest White (out in September), also co-written by fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first United States Olympian to compete (and medal) while wearing hijab. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Chester Library 250 W Main St. Chester, New Jersey 07930 (908) 879-7612
chesterlib.org
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