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| Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica LoveWhat it's about: From the moment Julián sees three people in sea-green mermaid costumes, he's captivated. "I am also a mermaid," he tells his abuela, imagining himself with long hair and fins in a fantastical, brilliantly colored seascape. But what will Abuela think when Julián transforms himself with a mermaid costume of his own?
Read it for: a joyful affirmation of identity, self-expression, and imagination.
Don't miss: comparing the charming illustrations inside the front and back covers. |
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How do dinosaurs learn to read?
by Jane Yolen
What it's about: Told in rhyming text young dinosaurs learn to read, but only after many mishaps, like chewing their books and throwing them at the cat--but eventually they learn to respect their books, and treat them properly.
Further reading: check out some other Jane Yolen dinosaur stories such as How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? and How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Birthday?
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| Little Robot Alone by Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest; illustrated by Matt PhelanWhat it's about: Winsome, toaster-headed Little Robot has an upbeat outlook and an idyllic countryside home, but he has no one to share them with. To banish his loneliness, Little Robot musters his creativity and builds himself a friend.
Who it's for: Gentle watercolor art and text that "practically screams to be read aloud" (Kirkus Reviews) make Little Robot Alone an inviting choice for sharing one-on-one or with a group. |
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| Rock 'n' Roll Soul by Susan Verde; illustrated by Matthew CordellWhat it's about: The school talent show is coming up, and one aspiring rock star won't let the lack of an instrument stop her from expressing the music in her soul.
Art alert: Rendered in scribbly lines and washes of cheery color, Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell's illustrations vibrate with infectious energy.
Kids might also like: Connie Schofield-Morrison's I Got the Rhythm, another exuberant, onomatopoeic story about a girl who feels the beat. |
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| Jabari Jumps by Gaia CornwallStarring: Jabari, who's "not scared at all" to jump off a diving board for the first time.
What happens: Despite his declaration, Jabari lingers nervously over every step toward the board. Will he take the plunge? Some reassuring words from his dad help Jabari find the courage to make a big splash.
Art alert: Varying perspectives in the mixed-media illustrations heighten Jabari's anxiety and exhilaration. |
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Humpty Dumpty climbs again
by Dave Horowitz
Starring: Humpty Dumpty, who is humiliated after his embarrassing fall.
What happens: After the doctor succeeds in putting his shell back together, Humpty Dumpty is physically repaired, but when one of the King's horses gets stuck on a cliff, the spunky egg decides to face his fear his heights and courageously heads out and up to lend a hand.
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The bear who didn't like honey
by Barbara Maitland
What it's about: Little Bear denies his fears while explaining why he has difficulty participating in the activities his teasing brother and sisters engage in, and proves to everyone that he is the rarest sort of brave bear.
Who it's for: this book might be used as a jumping-off point for discussion of little ones' fears.
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| Night Animals by Gianna MarinoWhat it's about: Why is Possum cowering inside a tree stump at twilight? He's hiding from night animals, of course! Possum's fear is contagious, and soon a whole crowd of fearsome-yet-frightened nocturnal creatures are jostling for space inside the stump.
Who it's for: anyone who's ever been afraid of the dark (and what might lurk within it).
Further reading: For another slapstick romp about misguided fears, check out Josh Schneider's Bedtime Monsters. |
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My brave year of firsts : tries, sighs, and high fives
by Jamie Lee Curtis
What it's about: this picture book written by the best-selling team of My Mommy Hung the Moon celebrates first-time milestones in a child's life, from a first day at school and a first day riding a bike to a first scraped knee and a first successfully tied shoelace.
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| I Used to Be Afraid by Laura Vaccaro SeegerWhat it is: one girl's list of fears and how she got over them. "I used to be afraid of spiders," she begins, terror-struck by a dangling spider; "but not anymore," she continues, her terror turned to awe at the spider's intricate web.
Art alert: As each of the girl's fears are named and resolved, cleverly placed die-cuts transform the illustrations, demonstrating that scariness is often just a matter of perspective. |
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Brave bear
by Kathy Mallat
What happens: A bear bravely goes out on a limb to help a baby bird get back to its nest.
Who it's for: this is a gem of a picture book that is a great catalyst for discussion about emotions and overcoming fears, and a perfect choice for beginning readers (School Library Journal Reviews).
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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