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Picture Books November 2020
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A Pig in the Palace
by Ali Bahrampour
Invited to have dinner with the queen, Bobo the mud-loving pig struggles with fleas and a lack of silverware experience before discovering that he is not the only one who enjoys letting loose.
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| A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett; illustrations by Shawn HarrisWhat it's about: Waking from hibernation, a polar bear sniffs the air and lumbers off into the snow. He passes a cave, a fisherman, and some tasty-looking seals before his destination is revealed with a sudden plunge into the sparkling, ice-blue sea.
Why kids might like it: A questioning refrain ("There is a polar bear in the snow… Where is he going?") and evocative cut-paper illustrations in cool, Arctic colors invite readers to imagine themselves in the polar bear's world. |
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Pearl and Squirrel Give Thanks
by Cassie Ehrenberg
Living on the streets of a big city, Pearl the dog and her best friend, Squirrel, seek adventures while reflecting on the games and naps they share and agreeing that they are most thankful for their friendship and new family.
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| The Little Mermaid by Jerry PinkneyWhat it is: a fresh spin on Hans Christian Andersen's classic, as imagined by picture book legend Jerry Pinkney.
Featuring: Melody, an inquisitive mermaid; Zion, the human girl Melody longs to meet; and the Sea Witch, the red-tentacled monster who gives Melody legs in exchange for her voice.
Why kids might like it: With an empowering new ending and illustrations so lush you can practically feel the sea-spray, this retelling is bound to make a splash. |
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The Blue Table
by Christopher Raschka
A two-time Caldecott Medalist celebrates family, community, generosity and giving thanks in this stunning and innovative picture book set entirely around a blue table.
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| The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-NewtonWhat it is: a buoyant slice-of-life story in which a kindergartner’s first day of school gets the royal treatment.
What happens: Kids can follow one confident boy as he wakes up, the sun behind his head “like a crown,” and rides “a big yellow carriage” to the “grand fortress” of his school, where he learns about shapes, letters, numbers, and making new friends.
Who it’s for: anxious kindergartners in need of encouragement. |
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Can I Be Your Dog?
by Troy Cummings
A dog looking for a home sends letters to prospective owners on Butternut Street, with surprising results.
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| We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. HigginsIntroducing: Penelope Rex, an overalls-clad dinosaur who's ready for the first day of school. What's she's not ready for, however, is being surrounded by delicious, snack-sized humans. Can this hungry dino learn that classmates are friends, not food?
Wait, you mean she devours children?! Yes, but since Penelope safely spits out each kid she chomps, the tone is more silly than scary.
Series alert: For more antics from Penelope, pick up the sequel, We Will Rock Our Classmates. |
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| Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller; illustrated by Jen HillWhat it's about: While trying to help a classmate who spills grape juice and gets laughed out of the room, this book's young protagonist ponders what kindness means. Is it giving? Is it paying attention? Or maybe it's small good deeds that combine with other people's small good deeds to make something bigger?
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
by Mo Willems
When the bus driver decides to take a break from driving, a wild and wacky pigeon pleads and begs to take his place, in a hilarious picture book that perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.
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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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