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| George & Lenny Are Always Together by Jon AgeeAnxious brown bear George and curious gray rabbit Lenny are BFFs who do everything together. So what will happen when Lenny wants to try a bit of solitude? This sweet and simple story offers expressive art to explore a timeless question about friendship. Read-alikes: I Am Going! by Mo Willems; Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel. |
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| My Friend May by Julie FlettMargaux, a young Cree girl, is upset that her nitôsis (auntie) is moving away. Then Margaux's beloved black cat May disappears, making the child even more distressed…until nitôsis comes through for her in an unexpected way. This gentle, thoughtful story is best shared one-on-one, and it includes a guide to the Plains Cree terms used. |
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| Where the Deer Slip Through by Katey Howes; illustrated by Beth KrommesFrom sunrise to nightfall, various wild animals visit a woodland farmyard. Each creature is portrayed distinctly in rhyming words packed with alliteration and onomatopoeia, and kids can follow each delicious detail in the delicate, meticulous scratchboard-and-watercolor art by Caldecott Medalist Beth Krommes. |
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Everything's wrong! : a bear, a hare, and trouble everywhere
by Jory John
"Best friends Jeff and Anders start the day with the best of intentions, but before long, everything goes haywire. From power outages, to spilled breakfasts, to missing socks, a series of irritating incidents sends the bear-and-bunny duo on an epic journey that will test their fortitude and their friendship. Can these pals work together to salvage this disastrous day? Another read-out-loud, laugh-out-loud picture book from bestselling author Jory John, paired with standout talent Erin Kraan, reminds us that even when your day seems to go completely off the rails, you can make it through any challenge--especially when you have a good friend by your side"
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Mustafa's mithai
by Sana Rafi
"Mustafa loves happy occasions because he gets to eat mithai! He looks forward to biting into barfi, munching on halwa, or gobbling up a whole ladu. But now that his Baba's birthday has passed and his Nani and Nanu already came to visit, there are no more reasons to have fun and enjoy mithai. When Ammi reminds him that mithai is sweetest when shared and something as simple as a day spent with loved ones can be a reason to celebrate, Mustafa decides to turn an ordinary day into a happy occasion . . . and of course eat mithai! Mustafa invites all of his friends over for a playdate and introduces them to mithai by finding the perfect sweet for each person, including his ammi"
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The Cupcake Tree
by Gabhi Martins
"Gabby's Dollhouse Delivery today is a tiny cupcake tree! Cakey Cat shows her how to take care of it. But when CatRat sneakily feeds the plant extra honey, the tree grows up and out of the Dollhouse-with CatRat on top! Can Gabby and the other Gabby Cats rescue him?"
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Jedi training
by Caitlin Kennedy
"Join youngling Kai Brightstar and his best friends, Lys and Nubs, on Tenoo as they learn the way of the Force and train to become Jedi Knights!"
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Grumpy monkey : mom for a day
by Suzanne Lang
"Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle, but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source. Includes two pages of stickers"
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Cozy in love
by Jan Brett
To save his friend Bella, a beluga whale, who is stuck in an inlet, musk ox Cozy thinks of a new way to use his strong legs and tough horns to set her free, an act of kindness and cleverness that captures his crush's heart. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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| My Daddy Is a Cowboy by Stephanie Seales; illustrated by C.G. EsperanzaA pre-dawn trip to the ranch means precious one-on-one time for a Panamanian American girl and her father. The sensory details of their ride through the nearby streets are captured in eye-popping, hyper-realistic colors and compositions that pulse with energy, creating a distinctive and indelible celebration of family. |
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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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