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Llama Llama Mess Mess Mess
by Anna Dewdney
What it's about: When Llama Llama ignores Mama Llama after she tells him it’s time to clean up his toys, Mama has an imaginative response of her own that will have children laughing out loud! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Just in case you want to fly
by Julie Fogliano
What it's about: The creators of the award-winning When’s My Birthday? present a contemplative, compassionate story about the connections between children and loving, supportive parents whose less-recognized gifts help promote success and independence in subsequent generations.
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| Facts Vs. Opinions Vs. Robots by Michael RexThe question: “Do you know the difference between a fact and an opinion?”
The lesson: A group of robot friends, rendered in crisp and colorful illustrations, demonstrate the difference between a provable fact (each of the robots has two eyes) and a not-so-provable opinion (which robot has cooler dance moves?), as well as the importance of listening.
Reviewers say: “a fun, cogent argument for informed and civil conversation” (Publishers Weekly). |
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| The Paper Kingdom by Helena Ku Rhee; illustrated by Pascal CampionWhat it’s about: Auntie Clara can’t babysit Daniel, and so the sleepy child accompanies his parents to their jobs as night janitors in an office building.
What happens: While they work, Daniel’s parents explain that they’re cleaning up after the untidy dragons who work in this Paper Kingdom, prompting Daniel to dream of the day that he can be king.
Try this next: Karen Hesse’s Night Job, another quietly inspiring picture book about a kid whose parents work the night shift. |
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The knight who said "no!"
by Lucy Rowland
What it's about: Ned the knight always does exactly what he is told, but when a dragon swoops into town, he decides for the first time to say "no."
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| B is for Baby by Atinuke; illustrated by Angela BrooksbankB is for: Baby, with beads in her hair; the basket of bananas that Baby hides inside; brother, bopping to music on his headphones as he loads the basket on his bike; the baobab tree that Baby spots during the ride; and Baba, who finally discovers his stowaway granddaughter.
Why kids might like it: it’s a sweet, uncomplicated story with inviting illustrations of contemporary Africa.
Kids might also like: Baby Goes to Market, by the same author and illustrator. |
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| Littles and How They Grow by Kelly DiPucchio; illustrated by AG FordFeaturing: softly rounded illustrations; soothingly upbeat words; a diverse cast of happy babies and adoring families.
Who it’s for: very young children, who’ll revel in the rhythms and colors, as well as the siblings and caregivers of new babies, who know that “littles grow BIG in the blink of an eye.”
Further reading: For another baby-centric slice of life, try Susan Meyers’ Everywhere Babies or Mem Foxes Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes. |
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| Old Dog Baby Baby by Julie Fogliano; illustrated by Chris RaschkaWhat it’s about: You might expect skittishness when the old family dog meets the new baby, but not with this duo -- sprightly rhymes describe their shared wiggles, sniffs, and licks, culminating in a sleepy, slobbery nap.
Art alert: Generous lines and soft washes of color underscore the cozy atmosphere in this tale of interspecies friendship.
Try this next: For for less harmony and more humorous conflict, try Maureen Fergus' Buddy and Earl and the Great Big Baby. |
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| Baby Day by Jane Godwin and Davina Bell; illustrated by Freya BlackwoodThe event: For baby’s first birthday, family and friends gather to celebrate in the sunshine.
The guest list: “shy baby,” who’s nervous about the dog; “friendly baby,” who’s eager for a canine pal; “fussy baby,” who won’t try a new food; “brave baby,” who dives head-first down a slide; and many more, all of whom play and eat until they’re tired babies.
Read it for: the spare text, winsome artwork, and calm, sleepy conclusion. |
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| You Are New by Lucy KnisleyWhat it is: a perky, playful run-down of all the new things that new people can do and try, from napping, yelling, being carried, and making funny smells to going places and meeting people.
Art alert: Cheerful, cartoony artwork in gentle rainbow hues brings a note of whimsy to this appealing read.
Who it’s for: babies and toddlers, of course, but also new or expecting parents, especially those who are fans of author Lucy Knisley’s illustrated memoirs. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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