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Pete the cat screams for ice cream!
by Kim Dean
Pete the Cat can't wait for the grand opening of the Just Chillin' Ice Cream shop, but when his friends need his help, he learns that kindness is just as cool as a tasty frozen treat!
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Love from Godzilla
by Olivia Luchini
The King of the Monsters shows all the things that love is in this perfect book for Valentine's Day that features illustrations of everyone's favorite kaijus.
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The outside
by Gianna Marino
"Earl likes the inside and likes feeling safe. He also likes his friends to be safe and is quick to point out the many dangers of the outside, where his friends are determined to explore. No matter how hard they try to convince Earl to come outside to play, he won't change his mind. But what if Earl needs to go outside? What will it take for his friends to convince him? What will it take for Earl to feel safe on the outside? In this stunningly illustrated book about friendship, facing your fears, and finding the courage to push past what's comfortable."
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Kisses from space
by Anna Menon
In order to connect with her kids while in space, the author?—?a Polaris Dawn crewmember, engineer and mother?—?created this sweet story of a mama dragon coming home from an out-of-this-world adventure, snuggling her baby dragons close and expressing a mother's unwavering love for her children.
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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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| Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest; illustrated by Erin SteadGently muted watercolor illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Erin Stead boost the cozy, classic charm in this tale of two bears who gather their fishing supplies (poles, a book, fresh-baked scones) and embark on an idyllic, sweetly unproductive expedition. |
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Gorgeously me!
by Jonathan Van Ness
The New York Times best-selling author and star of the Netflix hit show Queer Eye assures readers that they're loved and cherished exactly as they are, encouraging them to embrace all the things that make them extraordinary and exceptional.
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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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| 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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