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| The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-NewtonWhat it is: a buoyant slice-of-life story in which a kindergartner’s first day of school gets the royal treatment.
What happens: Kids can follow one confident boy as he wakes up, the sun behind his head “like a crown,” and rides “a big yellow carriage” to the “grand fortress” of his school, where he learns about shapes, letters, numbers, and making new friends.
Who it’s for: anxious almost-kindergartners in need of encouragement. |
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| Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris; illustrated by LeUyen PhamWhat it’s about: Bear’s impromptu log ride down a winding river turns into a group expedition as he’s joined by several other animals, each one bringing an enlightening new perspective to share.
Art alert: Perspective is also key to the retro illustrations, which show the animals’ journey from varying points of view, heightening both the goofy sight gags and the drama of an unexpected waterfall. |
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| Puppy Truck by Brian PinkneyWhat it’s about: When Carter is given a toy truck instead of the puppy he wanted, he literally takes it in stride, leashing up the truck (which comes to life with a “vroom beep bark!”) and heading off for a walk in the park.
Why kids might like it: Swirling, swooping lines and a bright, bold color palette add irresistible verve to this tale of a boy and his unusual pet.
Kids might also like: Chris Raschka’s A Ball for Daisy. |
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Unicorn is maybe not so great after all
by Bob Shea
A riotous follow-up to Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great finds Unicorn expecting to make his usual big splash on the first day of school only to encounter classmates who are more interested in a trendy toy. 35,000 first printing
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You are home : an ode to the national parks
by Evan Turk
The award-winning creator of The Storyteller celebrates the beauty and importance of America's national parks, combining lyrical verses with sumptuous illustrations of protected areas ranging from the Maine coast to the Hawaiian volcanoes. Simultaneous eBook
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| A Fire Truck Named Red by Randall De Sève; illustrated by Bob StaakeWhat it’s about: At first, birthday boy Rowan is disappointed to be gifted Red, his grandfather's rickety old toy fire truck. But then Papa begins fixing up the rusty relic while regaling Rowan with tales of Red's derring-do, leaving the boy excited to embark on some adventures of his own with the now-refurbished vehicle.
Who it’s for: Similar to Mike Austin's Fire Engine No. 9, this lively intergenerational picture book is sure to satisfy young truck aficionados. |
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Orange triangle fox
by Sarah Jones
Introduces young readers to colors, shapes, and animals using simple text and colorful illustrations
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Blue chicken
by Deborah Freedman
Wanting to help her friends at the farmyard, an exuberant young chicken wreaks havoc with a pot of paint, splashing vibrant blue everywhere she goes in spite of her best intentions.
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Grandpa Green
by Lane Smith
A child explores the ordinary life of his extraordinary great-grandfather, as expressed in his topiary garden
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Demarest Free Public Library |
90 Hardenburgh Ave. |
Demarest, New Jersey 07627 |
(201) 768-8714 |
demarestlibrary.org |
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