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Picture Books November 2018
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Vincent comes home
by Jessixa Bagley
Living on a cargo ship, a seafaring cat whose paws have never touched land spends his time chasing seagulls, eating fresh fish and gazing at the stars before wondering about the mysterious "home" referenced by human sailors, a situation that leads to revelations when the ship makes a final stop and the cat follows a crew member to his residence.
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The Big Umbrella
by Amy June Bates with Juniper Bates
A sweet story about a rainy day and a smiling red umbrella that offers limitless shelter to anyone and everyone who needs it.
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| Zola's Elephant by Randall De Sève; illustrated by Pamela ZagarenskiWhen a red-headed girl spies her new neighbor Zola moving in with a gigantic box, she makes the obvious conclusion: Zola has a pet elephant. And with an elephant for company, who needs new friends?
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Little Robot Alone
by Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest; illustrated by Matt Phelan
Winsome, toaster-headed Little Robot has an upbeat outlook and an idyllic countryside home, but he has no one to share them with. To banish his loneliness, Little Robot musters his creativity and builds himself a friend.
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The word collector
by Peter H. Reynolds
Jerome enjoys collecting and using words that he hears, reads, or sees, and then decides to share his collection with others
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| One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Bernstrom; illustrated by Brendan WenzelWhat it's about: In the leafy shadows of a eucalyptus tree, a little boy is gobbled up whole by a giant yellow snake. Yikes! But it's not the end for the resourceful boy, who encourages the greedy snake to eat more...and more...
Read it for: rhythmic wordplay, big, busy illustrations, and a satisfying conclusion. For fans of: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly -- either the traditional song or Simms Taback's modern classic picture book. |
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| Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari; illustrated by Patrice BartonStarring: Moose, an exuberant dog who looooves "hello."
What happens: In search of more hellos, Moose keeps following her human friend Zara into school -- and every time she does, it takes more and more people to convince her to say goodbye. Luckily, Zara's got a solution that works for everyone.
Who it's for: animal lovers, as well as anyone in search of a heartwarming story with a diverse cast of characters. |
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| It Is Not Time for Sleeping (A Bedtime Story) by Lisa Graff; illustrated by Lauren CastilloWhat it is: the elaborate bedtime routine of one reluctant kid, with each step building on the next.
Want a taste? "When dinner is over and the dishes are scrubbed and I’m squeaky-squeak clean and zipped up to my chin and my teeth are shiny and I’ve said good night to Jasper...I climb into bed."
Art alert: Crayon-like lines bring a cozy solidity to this gentle, upbeat bedtime story. |
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| Bug on a Bike by Chris MonroeWhat happens: "It's time to go now!" announces a helmet-clad ladybug. Despite no stated destination, the bike-riding bug gradually gathers a parade of friends, including a chimp in a hat, a scruffy orange cat, an athletic pickle, and a shiny, round nickel. Kids might also like: Ginger Foglesong Gibson's Tiptoe Joe, another sweet story about an animal who collects a crowd for a surprising purpose. |
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| And Two Boys Booed by Judith Viorst; illustrated by Sophie BlackallWhat it's about: Although he begins each page by saying, "On the morning of the talent show, I was ready to sing my song," the narrator of this picture book gets more and more anxious as he watches his classmates perform and counts down to his own moment in the spotlight.
Art alert: Once the cumulative countdown is done, clever interactive illustrations provide readers with a peek into the boy's on-stage confusion, as well as his eventual confidence. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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