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Picture Books November 2017
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| Windows by Julia Denos; illustrated by E.B. GoodaleDescribing the plot alone -- a child in a red hoodie takes his dog for a walk at twilight -- doesn’t do justice to the arresting, sunset-hued illustrations or the lively urban neighborhood depicted in Windows. City-dwelling kids, as well as anyone looking for a comforting read, will find lots to love in this "gorgeously understated celebration of everyday enchantment" (Booklist). |
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I promise
by David McPhail
A little bear cub learns how the promise of his mother's love can never be broken no matter what happens, in an uplifting story by the award-winning creator of Mole Music.
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The adventures of Honey & Leon
by Alan Cumming
The Tony Award-winning actor and the illustrator of Three Magic Balloons imagine what their dogs do when their owners are not around, from hailing a taxi and observing human dramas to getting lost in a search-and-find cityscape.
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| Belinda the Unbeatable by Lee Nordling and Scott RobertsBold Belinda strides into the school gym with her diverse classmates, confident that she can hold her own in a game of musical chairs. So what if the music notes come to life with an attitude, and the gym transforms into a technicolor dreamscape? Nothing can stop Belinda…except maybe helping a friend. No words are needed to convey the excitement in this comic for very young readers. |
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| I Want That Nut! by Madeline ValentineMouse and Chipmunk are BFFs until they spy a new "friend": a beautiful acorn. Both want to lay claim, and soon the pair is locked in a devious battle, each trying to snatch the nut for their own exclusive activities (such as dance parties, tic-tac-toe, and tea-time). Told through earth-toned artwork and speech bubbles, this tiny power struggle will resonate with kids who are navigating their own friendships. |
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| Small Walt by Elizabeth Verdick; illustrated by Marc RosenthalCozy, old-fashioned illustrations perfectly capture the warm relationship that forms on one snowy day, when driver Gus decides to take a chance on little red Walt, "the smallest snowplow in the fleet." Vehicle-obsessed children longing for further tales of plucky plows will also want to check out Steven Savage's Supertruck and Virginia Lee Burton's classic Katy and the Big Snow. |
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La la la : A Story of Hope
by Kate DiCamillo
A nearly wordless graphic story follows a singing little girl's courageous search for a friend among the trees, pond and other unresponsive things in her world, until one wondrous night when her song is finally heard by someone who understands. By the author of the Newbery Medal-winning The Tale of Despereaux.
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Focus On: Native American Heritage |
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| Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie; illustrated by Yuyi MoralesThunder Boy Smith Jr. HATES his name. He looks up to his dad, but he wants to be unique. Brainstorming new names yields some interesting suggestions -- maybe he should he be called "Mud in His Ears," or "Can't Run Fast While Laughing"? -- before dad finds the right name for his spirited son. Illustrations that crackle with color underscore the connections between a child's dreams, culture, and family. |
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Boat ride with Lillian Two Blossom
by Patricia Polacco
A mysterious Indian woman takes William and Mabel on a strange boat ride and answers their questions about the wind, the rain, and the changing nature of the sky.
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Giving thanks
by Jonathan London
In a stunning picture book, a father teaches his son to appreciate the beauty of the world around him, from the earth and the sky to the animals and the trees, as they bask in the magic of a perfect autumn day. 12,000 first printing.
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| Hiawatha and the Peacemaker by Robbie Robertson; illustrated by David ShannonHiawatha, a Mohawk, is filled with grief and anger over the loss of his family in raid by Onodaga chief Tadodaho. Despite this, he follows his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, on a mission to bring unity to the five clashing tribes that would form the Iroquois Nation. Concluding with historical notes and a song on CD, Hiawatha and the Peacemaker is a vivid, authentic tale that older readers won't soon forget. |
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| When Turtle Grew Feathers: A Folktale from the Choctaw Nation by Tim Tingle; illustrated by Stacey SchuettEnergetic cartoon illustrations and a tricksy turkey antihero are just a few of the appealing elements that make this picture book -- a Choctaw version of the fabled race between the tortoise and the hare, spun by veteran storyteller Tim Tingle -- a rambunctious, crowd-pleasing readaloud. |
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Long Night Moon
by Cynthia Rylant
The stages of the moon throughout a full year are captured in a simple tale, in a celebration of the seasons inspired by the Native American custom for naming all of the twelve full moons in a calendar year.
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Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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