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| The Perfect Place by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Paola EscobarGetting a perfect grade on his robot report makes Lucas hyper-aware of how his seemingly perfect prep school compares to his family's shabby apartment. Thoughtfully detailed digital art follows Lucas as he begins to understand the benefits of imperfection. Read-alike: The Yellow Handkerchief by Donna Barba Higuera. |
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Good books for bad children : the genius of Ursula Nordstrom
by Beth Kephart
Children can meet the pioneering, outspoken, legendary editor who worked in the Department of Books for Boys and Girls at Harper & Brothers Publishers and inspired such authors as Maurice Sendak, Margaret Wise Brown and E. B. White. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Cinderella--with dogs!
by Linda Bailey
"In this hilarious reminder that you don't need“happily ever after” when you have the joy of now, Cinderella is surprised when her wish brings a fairy DOGmother, not godmother, who has her own agenda for getting Cinderella's mind off her troubles! 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. "
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Little Fish's opposites
by Lucy Cousins
"Taking readers both big and small on an underwater adventure, Little Fish and friends introduce them to opposite words with the help of various sea creatures. Illustrations. "
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Beach bummer
by Ryan T Higgins
"While everyone is having fun in the sun at the beach except him, Bruce, whose favorite thing to do during summer is sit in the shade, looks forward to his second favorite thing?—?summer turning into fall. Illustrations. "
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| This Beach Is Loud! by Samantha CotterillDuring a much-anticipated beach trip, a young boy is overwhelmed by the noisy, too-stimulating atmosphere until some support from Dad helps him enjoy a day of play. While it's designed specifically for kids who experience sensory processing issues, this own voices book (part of the Little Senses series) may appeal to a wide variety of readers. |
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| Little Houses by Kevin Henkes; illustrated by Laura DronzekQuiet wonder suffuses this story about a child visiting her grandparents at the seaside. Bold, up-close illustrations of the shells the child finds balance her expansive musings about the shells' former inhabitants and the mysteries of the deep ocean. Read-alike: Granny and Bean by Karen Hesse. |
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| Saving American Beach: The Biography of African American Environmentalist MaVynee... by Heidi Tyline King; illustrated by Ekua HolmesIn this fascinating biography, vibrantly textured collage illustrations pay fitting tribute to MaVynee Betsch, the distinctly dressed opera singer turned eco-warrior who fought to preserve public access to American Beach, a piece of Florida coast purchased by her grandfather to combat segregation. |
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| Hot Dog by Doug SalatiWhen a summer's day in the city gets too hot and claustrophobic, the titular dachshund and his human travel to a breezy, beachy island where "a pup can run." Kids will be drawn in by the evocative atmosphere and the winsome dog's expressive body language. Hot Dog is the winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal. |
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| Jules vs. the Ocean by Jessie SimaWith a sunny summer color palette, this playful picture book pits the famously ephemeral nature of sand and waves against one defiant little girl who's determined to impress her big sister with a sandcastle. Read-alike: A Day for Sandcastles by JonArno Lawson. |
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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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