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When pigs fly
by James Burks
What happens: "Henry is ready to do what no pig has done before. "But pigs can't fly," says his sister, Henrietta. Nothing will stop Henry from trying, until it looks as though gravity might finally get the better of him. Fortunately, Henrietta has an idea that gives both of them a lift"
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| The Good Egg by Jory John; illustrated by Pete OswaldStarring: the only good egg in a carton full of rude, rowdy, misbehaving eggs.
What happens: Rescuing cats, helping the elderly, cleaning up after the other eggs’ outrageous pranks -- with so much to do, will the good egg crack under the pressure?
Kids might also like: The Bad Seed, a similarly silly yet heartfelt story about a very different character, created by the same author/illustrator duo. |
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Little mole, please open the door!
by Orianne Lallemand
What happens: On a cold winter night, Mole is quietly relaxing in her warm and cozy home when forest animals start to knock on her door, seeking refuge from the chilling weather in Moles safe haven, but their night is disrupted when the wolf arrives
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Floaty
by John Himmelman
What happens: When a mysterious basket appears on Mr. Raisin's doorstep with a floating puppy inside, the fairly grumpy old fellow struggles to take care of it, but when the dog accidentally floats away, he realizes how much he misses it and makes a plan to get his dog back
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| Babysitter from Another Planet by Stephen SavageStarring: the new babysitter...she’s purple, she drives a spaceship, she can cook dinner with her eye-beams, and she knows all the most fun anti-gravity games. She might not be human, but she’s definitely not boring!
Art alert: Crisp, retro-modern illustrations, evocative of 1950s-era science fiction, add a note of nostalgia to this offbeat read.
Who it’s for: alien-obsessed Earthlings of all ages. |
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| Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille by Jennifer Bryant; illustrated by Boris KulikovWhat it is: a dramatic, fascinating biography of young Louis Braille, the French inventor who, at age 15, perfected a raised-dot reading system that expanded access for blind people (such as Braille himself).
Don’t miss: the fact-filled pages at the end, which offer further details about Braille’s life, as well a Braille alphabet for those who may not be familiar.
Award buzz: winner of the 2017 Schneider Family Book Award. |
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| Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed by Lesléa Newman; illustrated by Amy June BatesFeaturing: Moshe Cotel, a kindly composer struggling to write a piece for an upcoming music competition; and Ketzel, a black-and-white kitten who creates music just by walking across Moshe’s piano keys.
Who it’s for: cat fanciers, as well as kids who enjoy warm, feel-good stories about human-animal friendships.
Award buzz: winner of the 2016 Sydney Taylor Book Award. |
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| Little You by Richard Van Camp; illustrated by Julie FlettWhat it is: a spare yet joyful board book that uses poetry and distinctive, collage-style art to portray a family’s love for a new baby.
Want a taste? "You are life and breath adored. You are us and so much more. Little ember with growing light, feel our love as we hold you tight."
Award buzz: winner of the 2016 American Indian Youth Literature Award. |
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| Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist by Susan Wood; illustrated by Duncan TonatiuhWhat it's about: Bursting with onomatopoeia and ultra-stylized illustrations, this biography celebrates experimental musician Juan García Esquivel's innovative sound and outside-the-box attitude.
Who it's for: aspiring musicians and proud young eccentrics, who might also enjoy Chris Raschka's The Cosmobiography of Sun Ra.
Award buzz: honored in 2017 by the Pura Belpré Award. |
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| Puddle by Hyewon YumWhat it’s about: Ugh! What could be more frustrating than being stuck inside on a rainy day? Nothing, if you're the little boy in this book. When his mom offers drawing supplies, he grumpily rejects the suggestion -- until Mom begins to draw his imaginary, rain-soaked hijinks.
Try this next: For more picture books about beating the drizzly doldrums, try Linda Ashman's Rain! or Daniel Miyares' Float.
Award buzz: winner of the 2016 Asian/Pacific American Literature Award. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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