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Punch! : a story about kindness
by Michael Hall
When Badger bullies his friends Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear, they teach him an unforgettable lesson about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness.
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Dino-school
by Lisa Wheeler
Welcome the school year dino-style! Dino-kids have fun all through the year, from the fall fling and the spelling bee to the 100th day of school and track and field day!
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So-Hee and Lowy
by Anna Kang
So-Hee is lonely. She doesn't have a brother or sister, nor does she have many friends. More than anything, she longs for a pet she can hold and love. The trouble is, she's allergic to just about everything. When So-Hee meets a snake named Lowy, all at once, her life starts to change in unexpected ways.
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| A Place for Us by James E. RansomeTold entirely through realistic, richly colored illustrations, this picture book invites readers into an evening with a loving mother and child, from school pick-up to library time to spending the night on a park bench. Kirkus Reviews declares that “readers of this empathetic tale will come away resolved to work toward a world in which all people's needs are met.” Read-alike: I Know How to Draw an Owl by Hilary Horder Hippely. |
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How to teach a monster
by Sue Fliess
A monster who no longer wants to be scary sets out to discover a new talent. Includes a brief history on monsters.
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| Let's Go! Haw Êkwa! by Julie FlettWith expressive illustrations and a dynamic sense of motion, only sparse words are needed to tell this story of a beginner skateboarder’s perseverance. From the first tumble to the exhilaration of finding community at the skatepark, each step of the process is punctuated with a Cree and English refrain: "haw ȇkwa! Let's go!" |
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| Cookie Time by Jessie SimaTo bypass the waiting period while Grandpa’s cookies bake, Kat and Ari build a time machine, leading to unexpected visits to the past and the future, as well as a newfound appreciation for the present and the people who share it. Candy-colored pastels heighten the energy in this zany yet sweet story. |
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| This Is How We Play: A Celebration of Disability and Adaptation by Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp; illustrated by Kayla HarrenBouncy, rhyming words underscore the joyful tone of this own voices story about disabled families. Each page turn reveals a different activity with a different family -- each with their own experiences of disability -- and a repeated affirmation: "With love and adaptation, this is how we play!" Read-alikes: This Is How We Talk, also by authors Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp; Rebekah Taussig’s We Are the Scrappy Ones. |
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| The Night Market by Seina Wedlick; illustrated by Briana Mukodiri UchenduIn this dreamlike, enchanting tale, readers are invited to follow along with the main character as she experiences the sensory delights of a Nigerian night market. Inky shadows and jewel-bright colors distinguish the illustrations, which are packed with plentiful details for children to pore over. |
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| Sketty and Meatball by Sarah Weeks; illustrated by Alex WillmoreIn this easy reader, kids can explore a dog show -- as well as some amusing, beginner-friendly wordplay -- alongside shaggy-haired Sketty and round little Meatball. For further easy readers featuring a charming canine duo, check out David Soman’s Elvis and Romeo series. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Mary Riley Styles Public Library
120 N. Virginia Ave, Falls Church, Virginia 22046 703-248-5030 (TTY 711) www.mrspl.org
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