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| George & Lenny Are Always Together by Jon AgeeAnxious brown bear George and curious gray rabbit Lenny are BFFs who do everything together. So what will happen when Lenny wants to try a bit of solitude? This sweet and simple story offers expressive art to explore a timeless question about friendship. Read-alikes: I Am Going! by Mo Willems; Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel. |
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| My Friend May by Julie FlettMargaux, a young Cree girl, is upset that her nitôsis (auntie) is moving away. Then Margaux's beloved black cat May disappears, making the child even more distressed…until nitôsis comes through for her in an unexpected way. This gentle, thoughtful story is best shared one-on-one, and it includes a guide to the Plains Cree terms used. |
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Odder : an otter's story
by Katherine Applegate
"Odder spends her days playing underwater and learning life lessons from her mother. But when Odder's life takes a dramatic turn, she is rescued by humans. The people are kind, and introduce Odder to other rescues. Soon, it's clear that Odder has a talent for teaching other pups how to otter"
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| Pickle on Wheels by Sylvie KantorovitzPractice makes progress -- eventually -- for Pickle, a pup who's frustrated that he can't immediately roller-skate like his hero, SuperDog. Good thing new friend Coco is on hand to help! Soothing art and large, easy-to-read panels make this graphic novel ideal for beginning readers who are building their confidence, just like Pickle. |
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Everyday Bean
by Stephanie Graegin
"A collection of vignettes showcasing the adventures of Bean (a baby hedgehog) and her grandmother"
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The Book That Almost Rhymed
by Omar Abed; illustrated by Hatem Aly
Creative chaos ensues when a little sister puts her stamp on the book her big brother has written: "She ruined every rhyming verse, so now my story sounds much -- MORE MAGNIFICENT!" Color-coded dialogue and energetic illustrations add to the laugh-out-loud fun.
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Prunella
by Beth Ferry; illustrated by Claire Keane
Treated like an outsider because of her affinity for odd and eerie plants, prickly young gardener Prunella blossoms when she meets other curious kids with unusual interests. Nature-lovers and nonconformists will relate to this hopeful horticultural tale.
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A sundae with everything on it
by Kyle Scheele
A boy and his inventor mother embark on a journey to other universes in pursuit of the perfect ice cream sundae, with everything on it
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Mermaid lullaby
by Kenneth Kraegel
"Three mermaid friends invite readers to explore the secret colors of their world, in this enchanting combination of fresh color-concepts and a soothing lullaby that ushers little listeners toward sleep and sweet dreams. Illustrations. "
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| My Daddy Is a Cowboy by Stephanie Seales; illustrated by C.G. EsperanzaA pre-dawn trip to the ranch means precious one-on-one time for a Panamanian American girl and her father. The sensory details of their ride through the nearby streets are captured in eye-popping, hyper-realistic colors and compositions that pulse with energy, creating a distinctive and indelible celebration of family. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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