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Picture Books September 2020
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First Day Critter Jitters
by Jory John
Young animal students attending their first day of school navigate nervousness, apprehension and a tendency to hop around before meeting their Armadillo teacher, who is just as nervous as they are. By the best-selling author of The Bad Seed. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Khalil and Mr. Hagerty and the Backyard Treasures
by Tricia Springstubb; illustrated by Elaheh Taherian
What it’s about: Young Khalil and his boisterous family live upstairs from reserved old Mr. Hagerty. The two neighbors don’t seem particularly likely as friends, but they find common ground (literally) in their shared backyard.
Art alert: Layered multimedia art emphasizes both the sweetness and the whimsy of this intergenerational story.
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This way, Charlie
by Caron Levis
Jack, a gruff goat who prefers to be left alone in his home on the Open Bud Ranch, overcomes a bumpy start to forge an unlikely bond with newcomer Charlie, a blind horse that Jack guides to a favorite sunlit field. By the award-winning creators of Ida, Always. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Over in the woodland : a mythological counting journey
by Nicole Abreu
"Based on the classic children's rhyme "Over in the Meadow," this version replaces frogs and birds with mermaids, dwarves, centaurs, and other creatures of the Woodland realm. Count from one phoenix to ten griffins, and find the adorable baby griffin hiding on each delightful page!"
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Runaway signs
by Joan Holub
When all of the signs except Caution, from School Crossing to Ranger Station to a stoplight, decide to take a vacation, they learn how important their jobs really are. Includes sign glossary
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| I Am Enough by Grace Byers; illustrated by Keturah A. BoboWhat it is: an inclusive litany of the power and potential of girls.
Read it for: the always-welcome message of self-confidence and self-acceptance, as well as the energetic, expressive illustrations depicting the book's narrator (along with all kinds of girls) as she celebrates her skills, strength, kindness, and growth.
Kids might also like: I Believe I Can, the similarly encouraging follow-up book from creators Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo. |
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You Matter
by Christian Robinson
What it is: a playful and inclusive look at how all living things -- from microscopic organisms to planets to people like you -- are important and valuable.
Why kids might like it: sprightly poetry and endearing illustrations offer a variety of perspectives, demonstrating how things can look different from another point of view.
Did you know? Kids who'd like to experiment with creator Christian Robinson's distinctive collage art style can participate in Making Space, Robinson's interactive online video series.
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You be you
by Linda Kranz
After exploring his ocean home and seeing many different types of sea life, a young fish named Adri talks to his parents and learns that differences make the world colorful and beautiful
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Together We Grow
by Susan Vaught; illustrated by Kelly Murphy
What it’s about: “Go away! We’re full today!” That’s how most of the farm animals respond when a lashing thunderstorm drives a fox family to seek shelter in the cozy barn. Can the smallest duckling convince the other barn-dwellers that there's room for everyone?
Read it for: pithy rhyming couplets, luminous illustrations filled with soft brushstrokes, and a gentle message about inclusion.
Reviewers say: “Emotionally charged and eloquently rendered” (Kirkus Reviews).
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BE YOURSELF : Based on the comic strip, PEANUTS, by Charles M. Schulz
by Charles M. Schulz
Inspired by the classic comics, this inspirational picture book identifies positive traits in each Peanuts character, such as Charlie Brown's determination, Sally's loving-kindness and Snoopy's creativity, and emphasizes the message that, like the Peanuts characters, all of us possess special and unique qualities.
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I believe in me
by Lorie Ann Grover
Celebrates self-confidence and independence through illustrations that highlight children performing different activities
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E Jefferson St Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 (517) 627-7014https://gladl.org |
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