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| Serafina Makes Waves by Matthew Burgess; illustrated by Robin RosenthalMeet Serafina, a little cat with a gigantic loathing for water. When her parents insist on swim lessons, Serafina's attempts to avoid the pool are hilariously histrionic -- until her beloved stuffed bunny, Noodles, requires an aquatic rescue. Prepare for repeat read-alouds of this buoyant tale.
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| Emeka, Eat Egusi! by Candice Iloh; illustrated by Bea JacksonNigerian American Emeka loves routine, including eating jollof rice for dinner every night. No other food will do! But then Mama invites Emeka to help her make egusi, and he becomes more curious with each ingredient added to the soup pot. Read-alike: Yan Gu's Bitter Tea and Rock Candy, another feel-good family story about a reluctant child expanding their palate. |
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| While We're Here by Anne Wynter; illustrated by Micha ArcherAfter rushing to arrive on time, a mother and child discover that the party in the park was actually yesterday. They're disappointed -- until they realize they've now got free time for rolling down hills, watching ducklings, and exploring trails. Read-alike: Oge Mora's Saturday, another mother-daughter story featuring textured, multilayered collage art. |
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| Everything's Wrong! A Bear, a Hare, and Trouble Everywhere by Jory John; illustrated by Erin KraanFrom lost socks and head-on collisions to bees, burrs, and spilled breakfasts, Jeff the bear and Anders the hare are having a morning full of misadventure. But maybe, with a bit of space to manage their reactions, they can salvage the day? For fans of: the previous funny and heartfelt Bear and Hare books, Something's Wrong! and Nothing's Wrong!. |
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| Mistaco: A Tale of Tragedy y Tortillas by Eliza KinkzAfter a series of small accidents and a big-time embarrassment at school, clumsy young Izzy has HAD it. Her outburst at family tortilla night inspires the "mistaco" -- a way to confess mistakes and then eat them up. Busy, scribbly artwork heightens the affirming warmth in this tale of acceptance (and delicious tacos).
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| Accident! by Andrea TsurumiMortified that she spilled juice on the couch, Lola the armadillo flees to the library, but her escape is hampered by an epic, ongoing pile-up of mishaps and mayhem. This uproarious read is ultimately reassuring, and Booklist declares that "poring over the riotous illustrations is pure joy." |
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| How to Pee Your Pants The Right Way by Rachel Michelle WilsonThough this playful picture book about pants-wetting focuses on an anthropomorphic owlet, it also provides matter-of-fact reassurance to readers: "We've all been there." The suggested coping techniques -- such as starting a food fight as a distraction or repurposing a lampshade as trousers -- may be outrageously silly, but the overall message of genuine empathy is sure to resonate. |
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| Amy Wu and the Lantern Festival by Kat Zhang; illustrated by Charlene ChuaIn this sweet and relatable 5th volume of the Amy Wu series, Amy is excited to celebrate the Lantern Festival of the Lunar New Year -- until she accidentally smashes her family's heirloom lantern. Devastated, Amy needs reassurance from Dad before accepting that traditions can evolve and repair doesn't have to be perfect. Read-alike: Broken by X. Fang. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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Longwood Public Library800 Middle Country RoadMiddle Island, New York 11953
(631) 924-6400
longwoodlibrary.org |
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