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Baseball for Breakfast: A (Mostly) True Story
by Judy Campbell-Smith
The perfect start to any day is with ushers in nightgowns and Cornflakes instead of popcorn. Join Jimmy as he experiences morning baseball during WWII. Based on real historical events, this fictional book for ages 5 to 8 celebrates America's pastime and resilience through the eyes of one Black child. Jimmy's family loves going to Milwaukee Brewers games together, but all that changes during World War II when Pop goes overseas to fight and Ma starts working nights in a factory. Then Jimmy has a chance meeting with the team's owner and helps inspire a new idea: morning baseball games! Jimmy is about to experience baseball in a whole new way (it may involve Cornflakes). A perfect solution so night shift workers can end their day with a game while others begin theirs. Written by Judy Campbell-Smith, Baseball for Breakfast celebrates family, fun, and being American during a turbulent time when people were tested for their resilience.
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Hummingbird's Big Trip
by G. Brian Karas
A little hummingbird, anxious about migrating south, finds reassurance and courage from his friends-- Provided by publisher.
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A Black Girl and Her Braids
by Jaylene Clark Owens
Based on the spoken word poem of the same name, this picture book adaptation celebrates braids of all styles and the proud Black girls who wear them.
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The Wildest Thing
by Emily Winfield Martin
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes an enchanting picture book about a child finding their wild self. What would you do if you let the wild in? Eleanor loved wild things. Every wing and wild sprout. There was something wild inside of her, waiting to come out... With gorgeous illustrations, this book is the ideal addition to any bedtime reading routine or read aloud. The Wildest Thing beautifully expresses a timeless message about little ones unleashing their inner wild and encouraging their budding imagination and unique individuality.
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| The Dream by Gideon Sterer; illustrated by Nik HendersonDismayed by environmental damage, a young girl encounters a wolf and experiences a fantastical vision of how animals and humans might find solidarity. Intricately textured illustrations of surreal, oversized animals amplify the dreamlike nature of this wordless tale. For fans of: Shaun Tan and Guojing. |
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Graphic Novels for Beginning Readers
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| A Pair of Parrots by David A. Adler; illustrated by Clarice ElliottWhen Ava’s new pet parrot escapes, Ava and her mom pair up to find the missing bird, leading them to discover further dynamic duos (and trios). Starring a clever young wheelchair user, this comic book easy reader introduces simple math concepts while telling an upbeat story. |
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Little Dinosaurs, Big Questions: 10 Thoughtful Stories
by Swapna Haddow
Ten fictional stories with supportive tools to help understand the difficult things about life. Designed for grown-ups to read with children. Meet Diplo - the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist-on his second dino-tastic adventure! This time, tackle some of life's biggest questions with Diplo and this 10 dinosaur friends as they understand more about complex questions, including: -What does it mean to be fair -Why do bad things happen? -Why do some have more than others? -If someone is unkind, can I be, too? -What makes a good friend? -Is it ever OK to lie? -Does the grass feel hurt when I eat it? -Am I normal? -Why do we follow rules? -How do we remember someone we've lost? This mindful book for children ages 5+ features: -Simple exercises and activities to help navigate difficult questions -Ten read aloud stories that open up conversations in a gentle and approachable way -Words written by the multi-award-winning author Swapna Haddow, in consultation with child psychologist Dr. Amber Owen -Advice for carers at the back of the book And to help your children navigate their emotions, check out Dr Diplo's first book, Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings
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Pencil & Eraser: New Friends Rule!
by Jenny Alvarado
In the third book of this hilarious series--perfect for fans of Pizza and Taco--Pencil makes a new friend... and Eraser learns that three can be a crowd. Pencil and Eraser complement each other perfectly, like any best buds should. Who else could help Pencil when she messes up her drawings in art class? But what if she didn't make any mistakes? Enter Ruler, a new friend who can easily help Pencil keep her lines straight, without any need to ever erase again... When these school supplies learn a green crayon has gone missing, Pencil insists her new bud Ruler join their quest to save them. The two hit it off immediately, building off each other's wacky ideas. And as the sole voice of reason, Eraser quickly starts to feel like the odd one out. With Stella and the rest of the students due back form lunch any minute, and each of their plans to rescue Green a bigger disaster than the last, can our dynamic duo learn to work as a trio before it's too late?
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| One Smart Cookie by Mika SongPairing soft, sketchy illustrations and sweetly silly humor, this graphic novel follows squirrel pals Norma and Belly as they infiltrate a fortune cookie factory, hoping to reap delicious rewards. Kids who enjoy this 4th Norma and Belly caper may want to go back to the beginning with Donut Feed the Squirrels.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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