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| Serafina Makes Waves by Matthew Burgess; illustrated by Robin RosenthalMeet Serafina, a little cat with a gigantic loathing for water. When her parents insist on swim lessons, Serafina's attempts to avoid the pool are hilariously histrionic -- until her beloved stuffed bunny, Noodles, requires an aquatic rescue. Prepare for repeat read-alouds of this buoyant tale.
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| Emeka, Eat Egusi! by Candice Iloh; illustrated by Bea JacksonNigerian American Emeka loves routine, including eating jollof rice for dinner every night. No other food will do! But then Mama invites Emeka to help her make egusi, and he becomes more curious with each ingredient added to the soup pot. Read-alike: Yan Gu's Bitter Tea and Rock Candy, another feel-good family story about a reluctant child expanding their palate. |
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How to Hatch: A Gosling's Guide to Breaking Free by Sara Holly AckermanDiscover how a gosling hatches into the world, step by step, in this irresistibly cute and funny nonfiction picture book. Is it getting stuffy in there? Has your yolk dwindled to a smidge? Is the beak in your wingpit cramping your style? Gosling, it's time to . . .HATCH! With humorous, spare text that reads as an instructional how to, this story is a delight to read aloud and walks children through every step of the hatching process.
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| Shrinking Violet by Laurel Snyder; illustrated by LeUyen PhamViolet lives in a seaside castle with her companion, Bird. Bird loves exploring, but Violet is cautious, since feelings of fear or anger cause her to physically shrink or grow. Can she ever figure out how to stay grounded enough to expand her horizons? Swirling colors and inventive perspectives will help kids understand Violet's changing emotions in this sensitive fantasy. |
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| While We're Here by Anne Wynter; illustrated by Micha ArcherAfter rushing to arrive on time, a mother and child discover that the party in the park was actually yesterday. They're disappointed -- until they realize they've now got free time for rolling down hills, watching ducklings, and exploring trails. Read-alike: Oge Mora's Saturday, another mother-daughter story featuring textured, multilayered collage art. |
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Old Blue Is My Home by Lita Judge This poignant yet reassuring picture book follows a family and the van that provides them with safety, warmth, and togetherness amid economic and housing insecurity. An old blue van may not look like much, but it holds everything this family needs--shelter, a place to sleep, and each other. Inspired by her childhood experience with economic and housing insecurity, acclaimed creator Lita Judge tells the gentle and ultimately hopeful story of a family who hopes for a forever home--but until that day comes, Old Blue will look after them. "Expertly capturing a child’s perspective, Judge’s matter-of-fact text is tinged with deep emotion—this is both a paean to a temporary home and a wish for more. Her sumptuous illustrations glow with warmth, inviting readers to linger...A compelling, immersive, and wholly empathetic musing on home," --Kirkus Reviews
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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