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Picture Books October 2018
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| Imagine! by Raúl ColónWhat it is: a wordless, vibrantly illustrated celebration of art.
What happens: When a curious boy visits Manhattan's Museum of Modern Art, figures from famous works of art spring from their frames and join the boy on a whirlwind tour of New York City landmarks.
Who it's for: kids (and adults) who love being immersed in pictures, whether in a book or on the walls of a museum. |
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Click, clack, quack to school!
by Doreen Cronin
What it's about: Farmer Brown has been invited to be a guest at the elementary school’s Farm Day, but even though the animals have been practicing their best classroom behavior, they discover that they are not allowed in school, a rule they are determined to work around…
Who it's for: fans of the award-winning Click Clack series from the New York Times best-selling and Caldecott-winning team Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.
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| A Parade of Elephants by Kevin HenkesWhat it's about: "Look! Elephants!" Five of them, in fact, all candy-colored and all on the march through this spare, inviting book highlighting concepts such as shapes, numbers, and prepositions.
Who it's for: With large text, a gentle tone, easy-to-understand words, and clear demonstrations of concepts, this parade is perfectly pitched for preschoolers. |
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Mermaid School
by JoAnne Wetzel
What it's about: Molly enjoys her first day at Mermaid School, where she makes new friends, learns new things, and hears a story about children with no tails.
Why kids might like it: a sweet first-day story that is sure to start any school year off swimmingly.
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| Hiking Day by Anne Rockwell; illustrated by Lizzy RockwellWhat it's about: They've tied their shoes, filled their water bottles, and chosen a trail -- this family is ready to hike to the top of Hickory Hill!
What's inside: straightforward text and detailed illustrations depicting autumn leaves, several kinds of wildlife, and a breathtaking hilltop vista.
Kids might also like: Similar to Hiking Day, Galen Goodwin Longstreth's Yes, Let's is a winsome read about a family hike. |
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Bark Park
by Trudy Krisher
What it's about: Told in rhyming text, dogs have a wonderful day at the dog park.
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Intergenerational Stories |
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| The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman; illustrated by Bagram IbatoullineWhat it's about: When a little girl meets her great-grandfather for the first time, she asks to hear the story of his "diary" -- a collection of small objects, each one evoking a memory from his childhood in Italy or his later life in America.
Who it's for: older kids, who can appreciate the dialogue-driven text and intricate illustrations, as well as any children who are fascinated by family history. |
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| A Small Thing...but Big by Tony Johnston; illustrated by Hadley HooperStarring: tiny, pigtailed Lizzie, who's terrified of dogs.
What happens: Lizzie's mom introduces her to a shy older gentleman with a small, perky, dog. Though Lizzie is skittish, the man is encouraging, and as Lizzie gradually finds her confidence, a heartwarming friendship emerges.
Art alert: Uncluttered, old-fashioned illustrations in springtime hues strike just the right visual note for this celebration of small victories. |
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| Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina; illustrated by Angela DominguezWhat it's about: Even after Abuela moves in with Mia and her family, she still feels far away, because Abuela barely speaks English, and Mia's Español isn't much better. Could a parrot named Mango be their key to communicate?
Why kids might like it: Expressive cartoon illustrations capture the relatable frustration and excitement in this warmly authentic read.
Try this next: Want more bicultural bonding between grandparent and grandchild? Try Drawn Together by Minh Lê. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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