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Addie Ant Goes on an Adventureby Maren Morris and Karina Argow; illustrated by Kelly Anne Dalton![](https://www.libraryaware.com/3067/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/d3f1a263-3704-4c29-b90e-171ae2b1d31e?containerHeight=33&containerWidth=99&scaledHeight=33&scaledWidth=98&quality=95&dpi=120&verticalOffset=0&horizontalOffset=0) What happens: While traveling from one garden to another for the very first time by herself, Addie Ant gets lost along the way and is assisted by her trusted garden pals in finding her way back home. Themes include: Independence, courage, and friendship. Reviewers say: "Addie’s an endearing, empowering character who reassures children they’ll be able to take those first independent steps successfully." (Kirkus)
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Oh, Are You Awake?
by Bob Shea; illustrated by Jarvis
How it begins: When Lion isn't sleepy, he keeps waking up Penguin, who IS sleepy, with drums, bouncing on a squeaky trampoline and crunching on chips, forcing Penguin to resort to extreme - and entertaining - measures to get his friend to sleep.
Art alert: The digital illustrations use texture and colorful in such a playful way that the art almost looks handmade.
Try this next: If you like this goofy story about trying to fall asleep, check out Goodnight Already! by Jory John.
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If you want: A moving and lyrical story about coping with the death of a loved one. Overview: After Grandpa dies, a girl and her mother take the trip he had planned for her, kayaking along the Pacific west coast to look for the whales that he loved. Described as: "A gentle yet profound story about a shared journey to peace." (Kirkus)
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The Girl Who Loves Bugs
by Lily Murray; illustrated by Jenny Lovlie
The setup: When her best efforts to keep her bugs hidden fail spectacularly and ruin the family reunion, Evie discovers her love of bugs is what makes her special--and that the happiest place for her little friends is outside where they belong.
How it's told: The story is told in rhyming couplets which adds a light, sing-song pace to the words.
Inspired by a true story: Evie was inspired by 20th-century entomologist Evelyn Cheesman, and an end note from the book's creators introduce readers to her.
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Dancing Hands: A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Languageby Joanna Que and Charina Marquez; illustrated by Fran Alvarez![](https://www.libraryaware.com/3067/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/d3f1a263-3704-4c29-b90e-171ae2b1d31e?containerHeight=35&containerWidth=105&scaledHeight=35&scaledWidth=104&quality=95&dpi=120&verticalOffset=0&horizontalOffset=0) What it's about: Sam is fascinated by her new neighbors and their ability to talk with their hands, and when she meets Mai, she starts to learn Filipino sign language so they can communicate. Look for: A note on Filipino Sign Language and global sign languages, as well as a visual glossary of FSL signs, concludes the book. Book buzz: Dancing Hands is an Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor winner and a Schneider Family Book Award Honorable Mention.
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Stacey's Remarkable Booksby Stacey Abrams; illustrated by Kitt ThomasOverview: Every Thursday, Stacey finds joy in the school library and her passion for books, but when she meets Julie, a new student struggling with reading, they form a bond and inspire other classmates to share stories, fostering a love for reading together. Themes include: Making friends, different cultures, and the power of books. Find inside: Stacey Abrams concludes the book with a note on her own experiences that shaped the story, as well as a list of some of her favorite remarkable books.
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The Book Hog
by Greg Pizzoli
If you want: A silly and feel-good story about learning how to read.
What it's about: The Book Hog loves books and has a large collection, although he never learned to read. What will happen when he discovers the library?
Art alert: Greg Pizzoli is both a talented author and illustrator, and if you enjoyed the artwork in The Book Hog, you might like Lucky Duck and Mister Kitty is Lost.
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Nia and the New Free Library by Ian Lendler; illustrated by Mark Pett![](https://www.libraryaware.com/3067/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/d3f1a263-3704-4c29-b90e-171ae2b1d31e?containerHeight=29&containerWidth=87&scaledHeight=29&scaledWidth=87&quality=95&dpi=120&verticalOffset=0&horizontalOffset=0) Perfect for: The kids and their grownups who value the power of libraries, stories, and community. What happens: When Littletown Library is destroyed by a tornado, it seems like book-loving Nia is the only one who cares. She starts the "new free library" under the tree where she used to read, and writes out familiar stories and rhymes that are just a little bit wrong, and encourages the people who check them out to correct them. Described as: "An entertaining narrative extolling the community-building virtues of libraries." (Publishers Weekly)
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Book's Big Adventure
by Adam Lehrhaupt; illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell
The setup: When Book was new, it had many exciting adventures but over time, it leaves the library less and less often until, at last, it is given away and begins again.
Want a taste?: "One night, a light slashed through the darkness. A kind face leaned in. Book was picked up. Dusted off. Read. Book felt hope pour through its pages. Was this it? The next big adventure?"
Look for: An author's note ends this story along with a list of ideas of places that accept book donations.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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