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The bad idea and other stories
by Greg Pizzoli
Earl, a cheerful bird who loves playing saxophone, and Worm, a quiet bookworm, overcome their differences with lemonade, creativity, and sharing their stories, becoming the best of friends
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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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Blue sky morning
by Jihyun Kim
An ordinary morning is imbued with meaning in this subtly beautiful picture book from the creator of The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky. A reminder to take the time to appreciate the small details in our daily routine.
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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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Lone Wolf Goes to School
by Kiah Thomas; illustrated by K-Fai Steele
After alienating a classroom of kids, the lovably ornery lupine star of this easy reader just wants solitude. But how can a lone wolf find space in a crowded world? Find out in this cartoonish, bitingly funny series opener (followed by Lone Wolf Gets A Pet). For fans of: Vera Brosgol’s Leave Me Alone!
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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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| Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry MoStarting school in suburban America after moving from Hong Kong is daunting and lonely for Jun. But the food in her lunch box provides some much-needed home comfort, and -- eventually -- a way to approach new friends. Read-alikes: Young Vo's Gibberish; Jenny Liao’s Everyone Loves Lunchtime But Zia. |
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| Bitsy Bat, School Star by Kaz WindnessInitially thrilled to start school, young bat Bitsy is dismayed by the bright lights, loud sounds, and classmates who don't understand her. Can some thoughtful support empower Bitsy to shine? Geared towards autistic kids and relatable for lots of readers, this endearing story is perfect for back-to-school season. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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