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| Don't Eat Eustace by Lian ChoSolitary lighthouse keeper Bear has caught a tasty fish for their lunch. But the fish, Eustace, would prefer not to be eaten. Can he talk his way out of the soup pot and into an interspecies friendship? Blending deadpan humor with outright silliness, this offbeat tale will make kids laugh out loud. |
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We Are Lion Dancers
by Benson Shum
As Lunar New Year approaches, a colorful costume catches the eye of siblings Lily and Noah—the lion dancers are practicing for the parade! As they learn what the lion dance means, the duo dives into helping prepare, even making their own lion costume for fun.
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When I Am Kind
by Child's Play
We can't control how we feel, but we are in charge of what we do. Why do we behave the way that we do? How do our actions affect others? How can we become more aware of our behaviour?
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When Pigs Fly!: A Song for Dreamers
by Sandra Boynton
Dare to dream with When pigs fly!, a story about the gentle relationship between a parent and child (who both happen to be pigs and dreamers). Sandra Boynton's celebration of imagination, whimsy, and hope is a song for dreamers everywhere with an emotional message: never mind the doubters in your life, because it's a beautiful thing when pigs fly.
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Charlotte's Web Board Book
by E. B. White
Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. Wilbur the pig wants to make a friend in the barn. Charlotte the spider wants a friend too! And with the words she makes in her web, she will make sure that everyone knows what a special pig Wilbur is.
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Broken
by X. Fang
While playing at her grandmother's house, Mei Mei accidentally breaks Ama's favorite teacup. Ama blames the judgmental cat, Mimi, but the child's guilt might be too big to bear. Expressive illustrations rife with dramatic angles highlight both the comedy and the discomfort in Mei Mei's situation, while a conclusion focused on honesty and repair will leave readers reassured.
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| To Activate Space Portal, Lift Here by Antoinette PortisAfter an enticing opening urging you to turn the page, a "space portal" opens within this picture book, revealing two inquisitive extraterrestrial creatures peering out at the "alien" reader. Illustrated in a bold, exaggerated style, this clever close encounter is bound to provoke giggles |
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I Wish for You All Ways
by Marianne Richmond
I Wish For You All Ways journeys through all aspects of our hopes and dreams for our children, from being healthy and strong in body and mind, to delicious discovery and mountains of luck, to family and friends who bring out your best. This playful, heartfelt message cheerfully shows the boundless world of all the things we can promise our little ones.
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| Moon Song by Michaela Goade"Come! Haagú! Follow the light." So begins a bedtime story, spun by a Tlingit child for her anxious cousin. Together, they take an imaginary journey through nighttime wonders, from the snow-covered woods to the dark ocean waves to the glowing aurora borealis overhead. Illustrated in jewel-bright colors, this companion book to Berry Song is equal parts enchanting and soothing.
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| This Is Orange: A Field Trip Through Color by Rachel Poliquin; illustrated by Julie MorstadIn this sweeping nonfiction picture book, children are invited on an exploratory journey that "connects art, culture, geography, history, nature, and science while discussing orange's many manifestations." Warm mixed media artwork allows the titular color to shine. Share this book with curious kids who love collecting unusual facts.
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Don't Draw in This Book!
by Bill Cotter
Reluctantly encouraging the reader to draw in his book takes Larry the monster on a fun adventure.
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| We Give Thanks by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Sergio RuzzierIn this sweet story told in rhyme, a rabbit and a frog journey through their community of animal friends, offering up gratitude for everything from mittens to roses to the "nice warm soup" they eventually share with everyone in a joyful closing feast. Pastel-shaded watercolors with pops of neon ensure that this cozy read is eye-catching, too.
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Our Little Sharing Circle
by Theresa Corky Larsen-Jonasson
When the animals gather in a sharing circle, they learn to share, listen, and resolve their conflicts. Featuring fan-favourite characters, Our Little Sharing Circle is a board book for ages 0-2, that uses rhyme and rhythm to introduce these social and emotional tools for healthy relationships.
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| Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note by Courtney Sheinmel and Susan Verde; illustrated by Heather RossAfter receiving a handmade scarf in the mail from Grandma Bee, Sallie just has to write down her feelings of gratitude. That first thank-you note leads Sallie to write more notes -- for her bus buddy, for the lunch lady, even for her sometimes-annoying brother. |
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