| Ahoy! by Sophie BlackallHold fast for a thrilling sea voyage in which a parent and child face storms and giant squid, all from the safety of home. Illustrations that shift seamlessly between reality and fantasy highlight the power of imaginative play. |
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| Animal Albums from A to Z by Cece BellWhile vinyl-loving grown-ups will appreciate the "record collection" concept, children will adore the absolute absurdity in this alphabet book of animal recording artists, from Arnie Dillow to the Zydeco Zebras. |
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| The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed; illustrated by Hatem AlyCreative chaos ensues when a little sister puts her stamp on the book her big brother has written. Color-coded dialogue and energetic illustrations add to the laugh-out-loud fun. |
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| The Last Zookeeper by Aaron BeckerIn a postapocalyptic world, a robot works diligently to protect a menagerie of animals from rising floodwaters. Kids will be riveted by the lush, detailed illustrations and wordless worldbuilding in this hopeful tale. |
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| You're Going to Love This Book! by Jory John; illustrated by Olivier TallecNo, really, you are. It’s got everything you could ever want: brussels sprouts, a trip to the dentist, and homework! It even has raisins! With exuberant artwork, enthusiastic interjections, and a twist ending, this book is sure to elicit heaps of giggles. |
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| Big by Vashti HarrisonFor little kids, being "big" is a good thing -- until suddenly it isn’t. Winner of the 2024 Caldecott Medal, this cleverly illustrated and tenderly told story about how judgment impacts a big-hearted girl will resonate with readers of all ages. |
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| Friends Beyond Measure by Lalena FisherThis simple story of enduring friendship boasts unusual visuals: infographics! Kids who love visual information will want to pore over the Venn diagram of interests, the schematic for making fairy tea, the flowchart for ways to spend more together, and lots more. |
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| Jump In! by Shadra StricklandWhen jump ropes hit the pavement, the invitation in this book’s title beckons an entire neighborhood into joyful, boisterous play, from the "Double Dutch divas" to older Ms. Mabel with her "funky wiggle." |
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| One Day by Joanna Ho; illustrated by Faith PrayGlowing with warmth and affirmation, this gentle picture book focuses on a mother and baby, noting the sensory details of their day and listing the mother’s hopes for her son’s future. |
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| When I'm With You by Pat Zietlow Miller; illustrated by Eliza MillerLively artwork underscores the feel-good vibes in this friendship story told through bouncy rhymes just right for reading aloud: "You’ll be the key to my lock. The right shoe for my sock…If one plus one makes two, I'm the one who goes with you." |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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