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| I Got You: A Brother's Promise by Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Shamar Knight-JusticeFrom the moment Rasheed is born, his caring big brother Anthony shows him how to do everything, whether it’s building a block tower, braving a thunderstorm, riding a bike, or -- eventually -- becoming a big brother himself. I Got You offers a sweet, straightforward portrait of a sibling bond. |
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Fire pups to the rescue!
by Lisa Desimini
Four Dalmatian heroes use their senses to help a family, and their pets, safely escape a house fire.
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The wombats go wild for words
by Beth Ferry
"A trio of wandering wombats with a passion for words inspire an enthusiastic duckling to transform her town from dull to dazzling"
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| Island Storm by Brian Floca; illustrated by Sydney SmithHand in hand, two bold siblings explore the calm before the storm that’s gathering along the coast of their island town. Poetic words, rich in sensory details, heighten the atmosphere created by the expressive, stylized artwork. Read-alike: Hurricane by Jason Chin. |
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| The Day the Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho and Caroline Kusin Pritchard; illustrated by Dan SantatArnold can’t understand why his classmates bother reading books about anything besides the best topic: planes. Discovering that he can wish away all the other books, Arnold is delighted...until his beloved plane books disappear as well. Curiosity and empathy set things right in this “seamless mix of magic and relatable classroom drama” (Publishers Weekly). |
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Just one wave
by Travis Jonker
Determined to catch a wave at the beach, Liam tries everything in his power to coax the still waters until finally deciding to make a wave himself.
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Twelve days of autumn
by Sherri Maret
"In this reimagined version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," wildlife is observed during Autumn."
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Night of the deer
by Mary Morel
When Arabella spots a pair of deer on the way to school, she invites them to her school's autumn dance, and when a mysterious couple arrives, she is the only one who suspects their true nature.
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Good
by Alexs D. Pate
Children are reminded that even when encountering challenges and troubles, the core of who they are is made up of Good.
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No more Mr. Mice Guy
by Fiona Ross
After eating a foul-smelling dessert, Squeak the mouse turns into Hyde the monster mouse, leaving a huge mess in his wake.
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| Recess by Lane SmithStructured around a run-of-the-mill school day, this irresistibly interactive book offers kids a series of short "recesses" in which they’re prompted to shake, stomp, quack, or yell "BANANAS!," among other silly activities. Hilarious asides from the narrator add even more humor to this exuberant romp. For fans of: B.J. Novak's The Book With No Pictures. |
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Seasons on the farm
by Chelsea Tornetto
Each season on a farm arrives with new jobs to do, from crops to plant, animals to tend to and fields to harvest, in a book sharing an insider's look at what seasons look like on a family farm.
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| Mr. S by Monica ArnaldoArriving for their first day of kindergarten with Mr. S, a group of students find themselves alone -- except for the sandwich on the teacher’s desk. Is this their new teacher? Playful classroom hijinks will provoke giggles, while eagle-eyed readers will enjoy watching the real Mr. S. battle mayhem outside the classroom window. |
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| The First Week of School by Drew BeckmeyerIt's just a typical first week of school: a teacher, a classroom pet, kids with mixed emotions, and...an alien? Closely observed crayon art and an unusual, extraterrestrial perspective distinguish this funny, feel-good read. |
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| Danbi Leads the School Parade by Anna KimIt's Danbi's first day in American school since her family moved from Korea, and lunchtime gives the imaginative girl an opportunity to show her not-so-welcoming classmates how much fun they can have together. Delicate illustrations heighten the sweetness of this uplifting school story. |
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Flat Cat : the class pet
by Tara Lazar
Flat Cat, who was born naturally flat, sneaks into his friend Willow's backpack and goes on a school adventure, where unexpected chaos makes him question whether he truly likes being flat after all.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Culpeper County Library271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 | 540-825-8691https://www.cclva.org |
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