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The secret life of a sea turtle
by Maddalena Bearzi
Follow the exciting and sometimes perilous life of a sea turtle in this robust nonfiction tale by sea turtle expert Maddalena Bearzi and illustrated by Alex Boersma.
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Ellie has a secret
by Amelia Bothe
Ellie would never dream of taking something from her classroom without asking her teacher first. But the shell she finds during recess is particularly peculiar-and has a mysterious critter living inside it! Surprising even herself, she pops it in her pocket as a little secret when no one is looking. It's not long before the creature outgrows the shell and starts to weigh Ellie down. Does Ellie have a secret, or does the secret have her?
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| Bud Finds Her Gift by Robin Wall Kimmerer; illustrated by Naoko StoopWhen Bud tells Nokomis that she wants something “big and important" to do, Nokomis invites her to try a deeper way of noticing nature’s gifts. This picture book debut by Robin Wall Kimmerer (author of Braiding Sweetgrass and The Serviceberry, for adults) will speak to quietly observant kids and nature-lovers alike. Read-alike: Remember by Joy Harjo.
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| Cat Nap by Brian LiesAfter the determined Kitten chases a mouse into a poster for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, their pursuit takes on the styles of ten iconic masterpieces. Kids don’t need any museum knowledge to be fascinated by the hilarious, arresting illustrations (which include stained glass, ceramics, wooden masks, and more), all rendered in meticulous three-dimensional detail by Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies.
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The beat of the dragon boat
by Christina Matula
A young boy learns about the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival from his grandfather when he attends his first dragon boat race. Includes a recipe for red bean zongzi.
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Rosie's wild ride : chasing big dreams
by Paige Murray
Rosie, a Clydesdale, aspires to be a rodeo star and joins forces with her cowgirl friend Oakley, and the two have a chance to prove themselves when a rogue bull causes chaos during the competition.
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Hansel and Gretel
by Stephen King
Reimagines the haunting tale of two children lost in a dark and dangerous forest.
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| A Snow Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead; illustrated by Erin E. SteadIn this follow-up to A Sick Day for Amos McGee and Amos McGee Misses the Bus, the titular zookeeper prepares for winter weather, offering hand-knit garments to his animal charges (and frolicking with them once the snow finally arrives). Kirkus Reviews declares that this cozy tale is “an instant wintertime classic.”
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What if we...
by Eugenia Yoh
A boy imagines all the adventures he could have while forgetting to enjoy the present moment.
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| Witch Hazel by Molly IdleMemories drive this bewitching tale: while ailing in bed, elderly witch Hazel finds joy in sharing her memories with young companion Hilda; and after Hazel is gone, Hilda finds solace in memories of their time together. A sepia backdrop lends a quiet, nostalgic tone to the gently shaded white-and-gray illustrations. |
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| See the Ghost: Three Stories About Things You Cannot See by David LaRochelle; illustrated by Mike WohnoutkaIn this beginner-friendly read, the titular characters from See the Cat and See the Dog return for several laugh-out-loud encounters with mischievous invisible characters (who can be seen only via their speech bubbles). Featuring easy-to-read words and sophisticated visual humor, See the Ghost offers new readers a sense of both accomplishment and fun. |
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| Why Did the Monster Cross the Road? by R.L. Stine; illustrated by Marc BrownMeet Hunny, a spiky monster who's feeling down-and-out, and Funny, a google-eyed monster determined to crack jokes until Hunny cracks as well -- a smile. Depicted in hilariously yucky collage art, the monsters are fun to look at, eye-rolling punchlines and all. Written by Goosebumps author R.L. Stine and illustrated by Arthur creator Marc Brown, this book is sure to be in demand year-round. |
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| Boo Stew by Donna L. Washington; illustrated by Jeffrey EbbelerCurly Locks loves cooking, but her neighbors in Toadsuck don’t care for her batwing brownies or lizard skin lasagna. But when the town is invaded by shadowy swamp creatures called Scares, Curly Locks’ culinary skills finally come in handy. Stylized artwork rounds out this not-so-scary fairy tale.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Culpeper County Library271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 | 540-825-8691https://www.cclva.org |
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