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Picture Books January 2018
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Monster party!
by Annie Bach
A little monster is having a wonderful time at his friend's birthday party, playing games, dancing, and eating monster treats, but his mood changes quickly when Dad arrives to take him home
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| Who Am I? An Animal Guessing Game by Robin Page; illustrated by Steve JenkinsA read-a-loud guessing game for little zoologists. Cut-paper illustrations and hints about the habitat, diet, and behaviors of seven different animals present readers with age-appropriate clues to puzzle over before each animal's identity is revealed. Don't miss the extra animal facts on the final pages.
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| Goldenlocks and the Three Pirates by April Jones Prince; illustrated by Steven SalernoWhen Mama, Papa, and Baby pirate row ashore, lonely Goldenlocks sneaks on board to season Mama's lackluster gruel, repair Baby's rickety stool, and generally prove her handiness. But will the fierce pirate family be happy with her improvements?
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Ask Me
by Bernard Waber; illustrated by Suzy Lee
"Ask me what I like." So begins an easygoing give-and-take between a young girl and her father. As the pair takes a walk through their neighborhood, the father's questions gently encourage the energetic girl's litany of favorites: she likes turtles, geese, the color red, lightning bugs (NOT fireflies), splashing in the rain, stories about bears… The meandering, affectionate conversation continues all the way home, where it's almost time for bed. Leisurely paced and illustrated in warm, autumnal hues, Ask Me is a "sublimely satisfying" (Kirkus Reviews) choice for one-on-one sharing at bedtime or any other quiet time.
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The thank you book
by Mo Willems
The best friendship between careful Gerald and carefree Piggie is challenged when Piggie embarks on an effort to thank everyone, but inadvertently leaves someone out. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! 250,000 first printing.
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| The Bear's Song by Benjamin ChaudWhat it's about: When Little Bear follows a bee into a fancy French opera house, Papa Bear takes off after the cub, resulting in a chandelier-rattling climax and a highly unusual solo.
Series alert: Kids who relish finding the hidden pictures within this book's intricate, bustling illustrations should be sure to check out Little Bear's continuing adventures in The Bear's Sea Escape and The Bear's Surprise. |
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| Boot & Shoe by Marla FrazeeStarring: Boot and Shoe, two canine siblings whose reassuring daily routine is shattered when a bewildering squirrel-chasing incident leaves each dog convinced that they've lost the other. Spare text and expressive artwork blend to create an irresistible, feel-good tone.
Reviewers say: "A dog-lover's delight and tender ode to friendship" (School Library Journal). |
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| Black Dog by Levi PinfoldWhat it's about: Outside the Hope family's ramshackle house sits a big black dog, and it's getting bigger every time someone looks outside! Frightened, the family hides -- except for Small. Bravely stepping up, Small taunts the colossal dog into chasing her, leading to an unexpected conclusion.
Why kids might like it: Rich, vibrant illustrations enhance a charming fable which encourages readers (big and small) to face their fears. |
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| Where's Walrus? and Penguin? by Stephen SavageWhat it is: a wordless, retro-modern romp featuring two escaped zoo animals who'll take on any disguise, no matter how silly, to elude the pursuing zookeeper.
Who it's for: sharp-eyed kids who love seek-and-find books but aren't quite ready for Waldo.
Series alert: New fans may want to check out Walrus' first escape in Where's Walrus? |
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| Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! An Alphabet Caper by Mike TwohyWhat it is: An unconventional alphabet book that introduces letters through a high-speed, slapstick dog-and-mouse chase. Visual humor abounds in the energetic illustrations, making the story suitable for readalouds or one-on-one sharing.
Kids might also like: Nate Evans' Bang! Boom! Roar! |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Hauppauge Public Library
601 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, New York 11788
(631) 979-1600
http://www.hauppaugelibrary.org/
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