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Picture Books December 2025 |
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| Lena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!) by Linda Bailey; illustrated by K-Fai SteeleUnlike her fearful, feathered family, spirited Lena knows that she's not a chicken in name or nature -- she's a mighty dinosaur! And when the coop is threatened, she has the chance to prove it. Get ready to roar: with dramatic dialogue and "gloriously goofy" (Publishers Weekly) artwork, Lena's story is an ideal read-aloud. |
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| Mama Car by Lucy Catchpole; illustrated by Karen GeorgeIn this endearing story, a child describes how her family gets around. She’s got a tricycle, and Daddy drives a "big car," while Mama uses a manual wheelchair. Mama Car offers a cozy and matter-of-fact look at disability within family life.
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| The Old Sleigh by Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome PumphreyA wooden sleigh, along with the parent and child who use it to deliver firewood to their tight-knit town, is at the heart of this seasonal story. As the sleigh changes over time, so does the child and their community. Wintry hues in the illustrations complement the warmth of this winsome tale.
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| The Night of the Hedgehog by Tanya Rosie; illustrated by Chuck GroeninkOne special evening, a barefoot father and daughter venture into their moonlit garden to observe the nocturnal wildlife, including some memorable visitors: a family of hedgehogs. Gentle rhyming text supports the sense of quiet wonder in this nature-focused book.
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| Vida: The Mice, the Cat, and the Alebrije by Duncan TonatiuhWhen a feline interloper casts a pall over the once-vibrant town of Mousetepec, two mouse siblings use color, creativity, and community to fight back. Depicted in creator Duncan Tonatiuh's dramatic, distinctive, pre-Columbian art style, this modern fable is "utterly mesmerizing"
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Early Reader Friendship Stories |
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Kat & Mouse: I Like Cheese! by Salina YoonKat and Mouse are opposites: Kat is spontaneous and creative, and Mouse likes routine-and cheese. While Kat's lunchtime is always an adventure, Mouse, on the other hand, has cheese every day. Kat wonders: doesn't Mouse ever get bored of cheese?! Mouse wonders: does Kat ever get bored of me? Can this duo find a lunch that fits their friendship? Add this to the stack of delightful early readers about friend pairs.
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Cornbread & Poppy by Matthew CordellCautious Cornbread and carefree Poppy are best friends, so when Poppy fails to prepare for winter, Cornbread ventures up Holler Mountain with her to help her find food.This cute, easy chapter book is a gently humorous tale about steadfast friends with opposite personalities.
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Earl & Worm #1: The Bad Idea and Other Stories by Greg PizzoliEarl, a cheerful bird who loves playing saxophone, and Worm, a quiet bookworm, overcome their differences with lemonade, creativity, and sharing their stories, becoming the best of friends.Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three funny and heartwarming stories that will delight fans of other iconic duos like Elephant and Piggie or Pizza and Taco.
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Chicken in Mittens by Adam LehrhauptBundle up and join Zoey the chicken on a winter wonderland adventure!When you have a pair of warm mittens and a great imagination, a snowy day is an invitation to explore and have fun. So Zoey the daring chicken and Sam the loyal pig are headed to the North Pole! From the hilarious author-illustrator duo that brought you Chicken in Space, this early reader is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories by JarvisBear and Bird are best friends, and while they don't always understand each other, they both want to make the other one happy. So when they don't like the same things, that means they shouldn't be friends, right? Wrong! Bear and Bird are a case study for the comedy that arises from simple misunderstandings. . . . Jarvis has turned out another winner in this highly recommended early reader series.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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