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The Wild Robot on the Island
by Peter Brown
When a robot washes ashore, she adapts to her new home by making lifelong connections with the island's animal inhabitants.
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Bunny Made Tea
by Amanda Baehr Fuller
One spring morning, Bunny decides to make a cup of tea and is then joined by friends for impromptu visits, prompting Bunny to make so much tea there isn't enough for Bunny, but the next day Bunny's hospitality is repaid.
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The Biggest Dog in the Book
by Ben Lerwill
From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail; from Popcorn the Beagle with the very waggly tail, to Poncho the friendly Dalmatian, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in their own way, but which of them is the BIGGEST dog in the book?
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Bianca and the Butterfly
by Sergio Ruzzier
For young polar bear Bianca, a chance encounter with a colorful butterfly inspires curiosity for exploration, as well as a newfound appreciation for the familiarity of home. Pairing winsome watercolor art with easy-to-understand words, this story is suitable for sharing aloud or for beginning readers.
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Don't Trust Fish
by Neil Sharpson; illustrated by Dan Santat
While 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).
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| Dog vs. Strawberry by Nelly Buchet; illustrated by Andrea ZuillAs soon as chubby, long-nosed Dog is given a strawberry, this book’s narrator begins the sportscast: "Welcome to the greatest race of all time!" Even kids too young for spoofs can delight in the exaggerated illustrations of Dog zooming haphazardly around its inanimate challenger. Read-alike: The Squirrels Who Squabbled by Rachel Bright. |
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The Sea Hides a Seahorse
by Sara T. Behrman
Hidden in the ocean of colorful fish, octopus, kelp, sea sponges, and other sea life is a most unique creature: the seahorse. Featuring different species of seahorses and sea dragons across the world, this book provides a glimpse into the secrets of seahorses as they swim, hide, hunt, court, mate, and more.
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| The Squish by Breanna CarzooResilience gets a googly-eyed new representative in the anthropomorphic sandcastle who narrates this offbeat object lesson. Although it gets squished by everything from waves to Frisbees -- each incident illustrated in crisp, cut-paper collage -- nothing can keep this adorable sandcastle down. |
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| Finding Things by Kevin Henkes; illustrated by Laura DronzekThe story begins with a child rescuing a series of abandoned items: a ball, a flower, and a box. Each item is useful, but it’s one final, fuzzy find that brings everything together. This sweet and simple tale celebrates the abundance that can be found by those who are patient enough to look. |
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Oh, Are You Awake?
by Bob Shea
When Lion isn't sleepy, he keeps waking up Penguin, who IS sleepy, with drums, bouncing on a squeaky trampoline and crunching on chips, forcing Penguin to resort to extreme—and entertaining—measures to get his friend to sleep.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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