| Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert by Morag Hood; illustrated by Ella OkstadWhat it's about: Self-proclaimed unicorn expert Sophie is so preoccupied with lecturing her "unicorn" companions -- a baby sibling in a pointy hat and several toys with makeshift toothbrush horns -- that she misses the real unicorn in their midst.
Read it for: rainbow-colored cartoon art and sly sight gags.
For fans of: Ame Dyckman's You Don't Want a Unicorn or Amy Young's A Unicorn Named Sparkle. |
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The dam
by David Almond
Before a great dam is finished and water submerges the valley behind it, a father and daughter fill the abandoned houses in the valley with music for the last time
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Builder brothers : big plans
by Drew Scott
Twins Jonathan and Drew have big plans to build a double-decker home for their puppies, but when they finally build it, it does not come out as they imagined
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| Tiger vs. Nightmare by Emily TetriWhat it's about: Why fear the monster under the bed when you can be friends with it instead? Tiger and her monster play games every night, and Monster chases Tiger's nightmares away -- except for the latest nightmare, which might be too scary to fight alone. Art alert: Packed with dynamic action and a distinctive color palette, the art in this graphic novel-style story will capture kids' attention. Who it's for: transitioning picture book readers who are ready for something slightly longer and more sophisticated. |
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Quiet
by Tomie DePaola
A tribute to the special potential and quality of mindfulness features a cast of characters whose observations of their busy world become richer and more wondrous as they sit quietly in the moment together. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Strega Nona. Simultaneous eBook
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| Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer; illustrated by Richard JonesWhat it's about: As snowflakes begin to fall, a lone red fox gathers advice from other animals about how to prepare for the winter.
Read it for: gentle humor, read-aloud-ready poetry, and winsome, detail-rich illustrations.
Kids might also like: Joyce Sidman's Winter Bees, for an equally lyrical but more fact-filled look at how animals survive the winter. |
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| Shelter by Céline Claire; illustrated by Qin LengFeaturing: a cozy community of animal families, all collecting supplies and preparing their homes against an oncoming storm.
What happens: When two bears arrive and offer tea leaves in exchange for food and shelter, the littlest fox responds with an act of generosity that has surprising results.
Who it's for: caregivers in search of a charming fable that invites kids to consider the importance of being kind and welcoming. |
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| How to Find a Fox by Nilah MagruderWhat it is: an intrepid girl's guide to spotting a red fox. This particular fox, however, cleverly lurks in plain sight for readers while evading the girl at every step.
Want a taste? "Find a fox hole," the camera-toting girl instructs, "any fox hole will do. The best foxes are at home when you visit."
Who it's for: This cartoony debut picture book is a perfect pick for young naturalists. |
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| Watersong by Tim McCanna; illustrated by Richard SmytheWhat happens: The storm starts with a quiet "drip drop," but as a wandering fox searches for shelter, the downpour increases to "gurgle burble" and "wash! wham!" until finally resolving with a "whoosh sigh" and a sparkling rainbow.
Art alert: sprightly, stylized watercolors complement the lively onomatopoeia in this sensory rainy-day story
Try this next: Tap Tap Boom Boom, by Elizabeth Bluemle.
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Fox and Raccoon
by Lesley-Anne Green
When Raccoon is too busy to play with Fox, he decides to help her, but Raccoon has a surprise for Fox
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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