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Pancakes in Pajamas
by Frank Asch
What better way for Baby Bear, Momma Bear, and Poppa Bear to spend the day together than wearing their pajamas and eating pancakes? But it's not just pancakes for breakfast: once they finish eating, reading, playing board games, and napping, the three pajama-wearing bears decide to go to the park, ride bikes, and have a pancake dinner
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Truck Full of Ducks
by Ross Burach
Did you call for a truck full of ducks? Join the flock on this wacky call-and-response ride to find out just who did -- and why.
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| Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes; illustrated by Scott MagoonFeaturing: Rescue, a black Lab who's learning how to be a service dog; Jessica, a girl who's learning how to use her prosthetic legs; and the powerful connection between the two.
About the authors: Co-authors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes write from their real-life experience of welcoming Rescue into their family.
Who it's for: kids and families looking for an authentic, uplifting portrayal of service dogs or living with disability. |
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Ten magic butterflies
by Danica McKellar
The mathematics prodigy, star of The Wonder Years and best-selling author of Kiss My Math invites children to join 10 flower friends for a night of excitement that mixes math with magic as the flowers transform to create different number groups.
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| Dude! by Aaron Reynolds; illustrated by Dan SantatWhat it is: a clever, comical romp told through just one word: "Dude."
What happens: A platypus and a beaver on a surfing expedition encounter a humongous, toothy shark…who might not be as fearsome as he appears.
Why kids might like it: Readers of all ages will relish trying out endless variations on the sole word of dialogue in this exuberant, colorful, readaloud-ready story. |
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| Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews; illustrated by Bryan CollierWhat it is: an autobiography of Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, in which atmospheric collage art enhances the story of how ambition and community support launched the New Orleans jazz prodigy into a successful music career.
Reviewers say: "If a fairy tale were set in New Orleans, this is how it would read" (Publishers Weekly).
Look for: The 5 O'Clock Band, a companion book by the same creators, due out this June. |
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| Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle; illustrated by Rafael López What it's about: In 1930s Cuba, a young girl is overflowing with rhythm. Despite her father's assertion that drums are only for boys, she keeps practicing on the conga, bongó, and timbales until she finally gets the chance she longs for.
Art alert: Drum Dream Girl's lively, poetic text is layered over surreal illustrations that glow with tropical color.
Did you know? Although it's fiction, this story is based on the real life of Chinese-African-Cuban drummer Millo Castro Zaldarriaga. |
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| The Bear and the Piano by David LitchfieldWhat it's about: Readers will recognize the object in the forest clearing as a piano, but there's a steeper learning curve for the small bear who finds it. After painstakingly learning to play, he embarks on a journey of creativity and fame that leads him away from home and back again.
Why kids might like it: Fanciful, poignant, and ultimately reassuring, The Bear and the Piano offers a harmonious blend of relatable emotions and evocative mixed-media artwork. |
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| Harlem's Little Blackbird by Renee Watson; illustrated by Christian RobinsonStarring: trailblazing 1920's entertainer Florence Mills, who was known for her on-stage presence, her generosity, and her opposition to widespread discrimination against African Americans.
What's inside: Author Renee Watson uses lyrics from Florence's songs to show readers how she used her voice "for more than entertainment," while Christian Robinson's illustrations create a "jazzy, geometric and lively" (Kirkus Reviews) portrait of the Harlem Renaissance. |
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| Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist by Susan Wood; illustrated by Duncan TonatiuhWhat it's about: From the moment he started tinkering with his family's player piano, experimental musician Juan García Esquivel was dedicated to creating innovative sounds. Bursting with onomatopoeia and ultra-stylized illustrations, this biography celebrates Esquivel's 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. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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