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Just What to Do
by Kyle Lukoff; illustrated by Hala Tahboub
A card, a laugh, a hug -- different people need different things after they experience a loss, as the child in this book discovers through kindhearted trial and error.
Reviewers say: "This book could be an integral part of a reader’s journey to developing emotional intelligence and compassion at a young age." (Booklist)
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How This Book Got Red
by Margaret Chiu Greanias; illustrated by Melissa Iwai
Red is frustrated that books about pandas focus on black-and-white giant pandas instead of red pandas like her. She could fix that by writing her own book -- but would anyone read it?
Also available as: e-book on Libby and e-book on Hoopla
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Our Wild Garden
by Daniel Seton; illustrated by Pieter Fannes
When Ali and Poppy hear about wild gardening at school, they immediately start to dream about all the adventures they could have if they invited the wild into their garden.
Art alert: With muted colors and illustrations that look like they've been hand-drawn, this book evokes a cozy mood from beginning to end.
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Sebi and the Land of Cha Cha Cha
by Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter; illustrated by Nivea Ortiz
It is Carnaval, and Sebi is really excited. She loves the colorful clothes and the lively music, but most of all, she loves the dance. Her mother says she is a bit too young to take dance lessons. But when a beautiful Cotorra bird flies by and invites her and her friend, Keeke to follow, they are led on an exciting adventure to an enchanted land where the dancing fun has just begun!
Art alert: "Ortiz’s illustrations fill the page from edge to edge with bright colors, designs, and wonderful characters." (Booklist)
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Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin
by Chieri Uegaki; illustrated by Qin Leng
Hana decides to play violin in the school talent show, but when the show day arrives, Hana is overcome with nerves until she recalls her grandfather's encouraging words, and shows the audience how beautiful music can take many forms.
Also available as: e-book on Hoopla
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Monster Boogie
by Laurie Berkner; illustrated by Ben Clanton
The award-winning children's music artist and the illustrator of Mo's Mustache present a lively picture book rendering of Berkner's infectious hit song that invites children to let go of their bedtime fears and embrace their inner monster.
Author alert: Love Laurie Berkner? You can listen to her music on Hoopla!
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88 Instruments
by Chris Barton; illustrated by Louis Thomas
A boy who loves to make noise is challenged while at the music store to choose a single instrument to learn how to play, an endeavor that has him agonizing over options ranging from guitars and harpsichords to bagpipes and trombones.
Reviewers say: "This celebration of a child's agency in choosing a means of artistic expression strikes just the right note." (Kirkus)
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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