| Imagine! by Raúl ColónWhat it is: a wordless, vibrantly illustrated celebration of art.
What happens: When a curious boy visits Manhattan's Museum of Modern Art, figures from famous works of art spring from their frames and join the boy on a whirlwind tour of New York City landmarks.
Who it's for: kids (and adults) who love being immersed in pictures, whether in a book or on the walls of a museum. |
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Sophie's squash go to school
by Pat Zietlow Miller
Going to school for the first time, Sophie finds that her lack of interest in making friends with anyone who is not a squash and her classmates' disinterest in her squash best friends, Bonnie and Baxter, challenge her when an annoying boy in her class expresses an interest in being her friend. Simultaneous eBook.
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Stop, Go, Yes, No! : A Story of Opposites
by Mike Twohy
From the creator of the Geisel Honor winner of Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! comes a companion story that is a clever tale of opposites. 40,000 first printing
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| Dreamers by Yuyi MoralesWhat it is: a lyrical and deeply moving account of a mother and son who immigrate from Mexico to the U.S., bringing the gifts of their love and creativity.
Art alert: Readers of all ages will be mesmerized by the glowing colors and rich textures in the fantastical, folk art-infused illustrations.
Don't miss: the real-life books that appear in the illustrations -- kids can have fun finding them, both in the artwork and at the library. |
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Intergenerational Stories
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| The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman; illustrated by Bagram IbatoullineWhat it's about: When a little girl meets her great-grandfather for the first time, she asks to hear the story of his "diary" -- a collection of small objects, each one evoking a memory from his childhood in Italy or his later life in America.
Who it's for: older kids, who can appreciate the dialogue-driven text and intricate illustrations, as well as any children who are fascinated by family history. |
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| In Plain Sight by Richard Jackson; illustrated by Jerry PinkneyWhat it's about: Every afternoon, Sophie and her grandpa play their favorite game. First, Grandpa claims that he lost something -- a paper clip, a lemon drop, a paintbrush -- and then he asks Sophie to help him to find it.
Why kids might like it: they can search along with Sophie in the cheerful clutter of Grandpa's room, sharing in her triumph as she finds each item and basking in the bond between grandparent and grandchild. |
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| A Small Thing...but Big by Tony Johnston; illustrated by Hadley HooperStarring: tiny, pigtailed Lizzie, who's terrified of dogs.
What happens: Lizzie's mom introduces her to a shy older gentleman with a small, perky, dog. Though Lizzie is skittish, the man is encouraging, and as Lizzie gradually finds her confidence, a heartwarming friendship emerges.
Art alert: Uncluttered, old-fashioned illustrations in springtime hues strike just the right visual note for this celebration of small victories. |
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| Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina; illustrated by Angela DominguezWhat it's about: Even after Abuela moves in with Mia and her family, she still feels far away, because Abuela barely speaks English, and Mia's Español isn't much better. Could a parrot named Mango be their key to communicate?
Why kids might like it: Expressive cartoon illustrations capture the relatable frustration and excitement in this warmly authentic read.
Try this next: Want more bicultural bonding between grandparent and grandchild? Try Drawn Together by Minh Lê. |
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The remember balloons
by Jessie Oliveros
A gentle introduction to age- and disease-related memory loss features a little boy who is dismayed when his grandfather's astonishing collection of balloons, each pertaining to a wonderful family memory, begin to float away as the boy begins collecting balloons of his own.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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