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Picture Books September 2021 |
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Trouble by Katherine BattersbyWhat it's about: a squirrel sees nothing but trouble in a bear newcomer who has terrible teeth, knife-like claws and an oversized appetite, while her pet mouse perceives a new neighbor who is just trying to be friendly. Author alert: by the creator of Perfect Pigeons. |
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My Red Hat by Rachel StubbsWhat it is: winsomely expressive artwork blends with meditative reflections on the love between generations in the story of a grandfather who passes down a hat that has seen a lifetime of memories. A first picture book. Reviewers say: a sweetly potent homage to the special love between old and young; recommended for all public library collections. |
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Woodland Dreams by Karen JamesonWhat it's about: a picture book lullaby pairs familiar bedtime routines with heartwarming scenes from nature as a girl and her dog walk through an early winter forest as young animals scurry by to their cozy homes to say goodnight and cuddle up before drifting off to sleep. Reviewers say: a cozy goodnight read for sleepy animal lovers. |
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A New Day by Brad MeltzerWhat it's about: the History Channel host and author of the best-selling The First Conspiracy and the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Adventures of Beekle depict the chaos that ensues when Sunday quits and her weekday and weekend companions advertise for a special day of rest, gratitude and kindness. Simultaneous eBook. Why kids might like it: enjoyably executed, this story emphasizes the importance of kindness in a world that sometimes forgets. It is a dynamic and engaging addition to libraries for young readers. |
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Road Trip! : a Whiskers Hollow Adventure by Steve LightWhat happens: organizing a road trip to Elephant’s Old Junk Tree to replace a broken headlight, Bear and his animal friends share a day of fun and misadventures in the heartwarming world of Whiskers Hollow. Look for: by the creator of Have You Seen My Dragon? |
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| Grandma's Purse by Vanessa Brantley-NewtonWhat it's about: a little girl's exploration of her Grandma Mimi's oversized purse, which is filled with a variety of objects just as beautiful and fascinating as Grandma Mimi herself.
Who it's for: anyone looking for a bright and upbeat story about intergenerational bonding.
Further reading: families whose elders are a bit prickly may prefer Vaunda Micheaux Nelson's Don't Call Me Grandma. |
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| Hands Up! by Breanna J. McDaniel; illustrated by Shane W. EvansWhat it is: an affirming reframing of the often-scary phrase "hands up."
What's inside: textured pastel illustrations of an exuberant Black girl raising her hands in all kinds of positive ways: in play, in dance, in worship; to answer a question, reach for a book, or hold up a hopeful protest sign.
Try this next: Marilyn Nelson's Lubaya's Quiet Roar or JaNay Brown-Wood's Imani's Moon. |
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| Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez; illustrated by Jaime KimThe question: when kids ask "where are you really from?" and don't accept the response of "from here," a little girl asks her abuelo for insight.
The answer: with pride and vivid imagery, Abuelo describes the beauty of the Pampas in Argentina; and, pointing to his heart, he reminds his granddaughter that her ancestors' love is where she truly comes from.
Why kids might like it: Where Are You From? offers a culturally specific perspective with universal resonance. |
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| My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero; illustrated by Zeke PeñaWhat it is: an exhilarating, wind-in-your-hair ride through Corona, California, from the perspective of an adventurous girl on the back of her papi’s motorcycle.
Art alert: with kinetic lines, muted ice cream colors, and a detailed cityscape, the book’s illustrations feel just as vivid and authentic as its bilingual dialogue.
Try this next: for a quieter but equally joyful visit to an urban neighborhood, try Windows by Julia Denos. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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