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| Islandborn by Junot Díaz; illustrated by Leo EspinosaWhat it's about: Assigned to draw her country of origin, Lola – who doesn't remember life on "the Island" -- collects reminiscences from her family and neighbors.
Why kids might like it: Brilliantly colored artwork depicts Lola's city neighborhood, as well her neighbors' evocative memories of music, mangoes, and people "like a rainbow -- every shade ever made."
Author alert: Islandborn is the picture book debut from award-winning author Junot Díaz. |
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Three little monkeys
by Quentin Blake
What it's about: Tim, Sam, and Lulu are the mischievous and naughty three little monkeys who are told each day to be good while Hilda goes off to do her errands. And each day, Hilda returns home to find a bigger mess than the day before. These mischievous monkeys will likely never learn to behave!
Who it's for: Perfect for fans of Madeline, Caps for Sale, Curious George, and Count the Monkeys!
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| Harriet Gets Carried Away by Jessie SimaWhat it's about: When Harriet, a spirited girl with a penchant for costumes, wears her penguin costume on an errand with her dads, she meets a group of real penguins who sweep her away on an epic journey.
Why kids might like it: Young readers will delight in Harriet's sweetness, skill, and sense of adventure as she navigates her way back home. |
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| Hello Hello by Brendan WenzelWhat it is: a dazzling, contemporary bestiary featuring a variety of animal greetings and groupings, all vibrantly illustrated by artist Brendan Wenzel.
Who it's for: Bursting with creatures both common and endangered, Hello Hello is a treasure trove for young animal-fact collectors.
Don't miss: the handy animal-identification key, which will help to answer kids' questions about less-familiar species such as echidnas and mudpuppies. |
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Mary McScary
by R. L Stine
What it's about: Mary McScary loves to scare people, but nothing she thinks up seems to bother her cousin, Harry McScary -- but Mary will not give up trying.
About the creator: The best-selling author of the Goosebumps series and the creator of the best-selling Arthur Adventures reunite in their second picture book collaboration.
Reviewers say: "A trove of ideas for mischief-making young readers" (Kirkus).
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| I Got It! by David WiesnerWhat it's about: A young outfielder prepares to snag a high-flying baseball, declaring "I got it!" But does he? Several possible scenarios for failure -- some realistic, some surreal -- play out before the exuberant conclusion.
Read if for: an underdog athlete who triumphs (even if it's only in his imagination).
About the creator: A three-time Caldecott Medalist, David Wiesner heightens the drama in this nearly wordless tale with distinctive, hyperrealistic illustrations. |
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Come home already!
by Jory John
What it's about: An excited Duck wants to hang out with Bear. But Bear's gone fishing for a whole week and is happy to finally get a second alone. What will duck do while Bear is gone? How will he survive without his best pal?!
Starring: from the creators of Goodnight Already! and I Love You Already! this is the third hysterical picture book about Duck and Bear, unlikely pals.
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| Magritte's Marvelous Hat by D.B. JohnsonWhat it is: a visual homage to famous surrealist painter René Magritte, a fable about inspiration, and a story about a mischievous hat.
Starring: a suit-wearing dog in the role of Magritte, a painter who's learning to look at things differently.
Look for: clever, interactive artwork, including transparent pages that kids can turn to transform the images on the pages they cover. |
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Bridget's beret
by Tom Lichtenheld
What it's about: When Bridget loses the beret that provides her with artistic inspiration like other great artists, she thinks she will never be able to draw again.
Don't miss: Bridget's notebook scribbles at the end of the book for her thoughts and facts on art!
Reviewers say: Bridget's Beret is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
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| Brimsby's Hats by Andrew PrahinWhat it's about: After his badger BFF leaves to become a sea captain, hat maker Brimsby lives a sad, solitary life...until he meets a group of snowbound birds in need of some unique hats.
Why kids might like it: Illustrated with the crisp lines of an animated cartoon, Brimsby's longing for a friend is something that any child can understand.
Reviewers say: "This quiet charmer of a picture book is an inspiration" (Booklist). |
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| Hooray for Hat! by Brian WonWhat it's about: After Elephant wakes up feeling grumpy, he discovers that donning a stack of colorful hats banishes his bad mood.
Why kids might like it: Children will want to cheer along as Elephant distributes funky headgear to his grouchy friends, transforming each grumbled "go away!" into a gleeful refrain of "hooray for hat!"
Try this next: Hooray for Today! and Hooray for Books!, also by Brian Won. |
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A good day for a hat
by T. Nat Fuller
What it's about: Mr. Brown loves hats and can't leave the house without wearing just the right one. But on this day, every time he opens the door to leave, the situation changes, and Mr. Brown must change his hat accordingly. At last, wearing every hat he owns, Mr. Brown is on his way. When he finally arrives at his destination, we find that it's Mr. Brown's birthday, and his friends have just the right hat for that as well.
Who it's for: This is a picture book for very young children about having just the right hat, no matter what the occasion.
Why kids might like it: Repetitive silliness and well-timed page turns will make this a hit!
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