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Picture Books and Early Chapters August 2026 |
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Clap, Wave, Blow a Kiss!
by M. a. CCC-SLP CLC Cohen, Stephanie
Build little ones' communication skills by clapping, pointing, waving, and more with this fun-to-read board book created by an early speech expert! Gestures are important milestones that support language learning. Clap, Wave, Blow a Kiss! helps you teach them first gestures using an expert-created approach and features: Simple gestures that little ones can use to communicate and support language skillsAdorable photographs that encourage social emotional learningRhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and keep babies and toddlers engagedWhether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, Clap, Wave, Blow a Kiss! is a joyful, research-backed way to nurture your child's first steps toward talking--one gesture at a time!
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How Many Babies?
by Forest Xiao
A counting book all about babies. Cue the cuteness and chubby cheeks in a sturdy board book sure to have little ones rapt. One baby peeks out upside down. Three babies share a swing. Eight babies ride in a shopping cart. How many squish in a bed? Childlike illustrations, a happy palette of blue and yellow, and vivid numerals from one to ten catch babies' and toddlers' attention in this adorable counting book from Forest Xiao.
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The Muéganos
by Jaque Jours
Muégano [ moo - egano ]: Candy made with square pieces of wheat flour fried and glued together with honey. Meet the Muéganos: a family so close they’re stuck together like the traditional Mexican candy. Papá Muégano says it’s honey that holds them. Mamá says it’s love. The oldest, Julia, wouldn’t have it any other way. Sure, swimming isn’t always easy, and it wouldn’t hurt to have a little privacy, but there’s always someone close by to help with homework, and there’s nothing like cuddling up with your parents. Until the day the Muéganos take a trip to the museum, and Julia’s irrepressible curiosity causes an unexpected crack... Mamá wants to fix it. Papá tries to be more careful. But some things are just inevitable. In her picture book debut, Mexican author-illustrator Jaque Jours tells a universal story about independence, growing up, and learning to let go.
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Fritz: A Mushroom Story
by Kelsey Garrity-Riley
Meet Fritz. He likes rose hip ice cream on warm days and cream of chestnut soup on cold ones. Sometimes, Fritz likes to play with lots of friends. Sometimes, he likes playing with his extroverted best friend Pip (who likes blackberry bramble ice cream on hot days and spicy nettle stew on cold ones). But most often, Fritz likes to spend time all by himself. Time to be quiet. Time to do lots of things or nothing at all. One morning, Fritz decides to have a very Pip-like day, to see what it's like being Pip. The day starts with an exciting morning of berryball, followed by a swim in the puddle pond — and then blowing bubbles in the violet patch! But as the day goes on, Fritz starts getting more and more frazzled — it's exhausting work being so social when you're an introvert! How can Fritz get the quiet time he needs when there's so much going on? Find out in this sweet new picture book by talented author-illustrator Kelsey Garrity-Riley.
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A Guide to Plants for Little Witchlings: 15 Spells, Charms and Crafts
by Jennifer Lane
Magic could be hiding under any leaf, behind any tree, next to any tiny pebble-every plant has a special superpower and witchlings always know just where to look. Lavender can bring you deep sleep and honeysuckle can bring you good luck-all you have to do is ask the plants nicely and work with them to cast a spell. This beautifully illustrated book shares 15 common plants that are essential for little witchlings-to-be. Discover fascinating flower facts and fun folklore before learning to cast spells and make petal potions in this magic guide book. LEARNING MADE FUN: This guide book introduces kids to the magical properties and folklore of common plants that are often found in your own backyard! ENCOURAGES A LOVE OF NATURE: Combining fascinating plant facts with instructions for "spells" and "potions", this book encourages a love of biology, creativity, and imaginative play.
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Weaver and the Web
by Chris Baker
Once night falls, Weaver emerges from the rolled-up leaf she sleeps in during the day, and begins searching for the perfect place to spin her latest web. She climbs up and scurries down, and winds around and around until she's created something perfect. But right after she catches her first crane fly, her web stretches and snaps and...Weaver is fallllllllling down. How will she catch bugs now? Follow along as Weaver scuttles through the night and, with a bit of help, finds the perfect spot for web-making.
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Grumpy Monkey the Best Present
by Suzanne Lang
A new early reader from the world of the #1 New York Times-bestselling Grumpy Monkey about saving the best for last - and what to do when someone else's best is your worst. It's Jim Panzee's birthday, and his friends are coming over. We all know what means: Presents! Jim loves presents! Marabou insists that her present is the best and Jim should "save the best for last." So Jim opens all his other gifts: A pineapple! A papaya!! Figs!!! Bananas!!!! What could possibly be any better than pineapple, papaya, figs, and bananas? Turns out: Not Marabou's gift. Now Jim has to figure out if he should pretend he loves the gift or tell Marabou the truth. With his friends all giving him conflicting advice, Norman from next door steps in with the best advice of all: "You have to tell the truth. Just find a nice way to say it." As always, bestselling creators Suzanne Lang and Max Lang deliver a hilarious and simple story with bold art and a lesson at its core.
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My Imaginary Duck
by Graham Annable
My Imaginary Duck is the newest offering from I Can Read Comics, an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. Comics powerhouse Graham Annable introduces readers to Mavis and her best (imaginary) friend, Duck. The inseparable pair love nothing more than playing together, but soon discover that letting others into your world might just be even more fun. My Imaginary Duck is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
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Maud and the Very Eventful Week
by Lisa Anchin
Who would have known on Monday that the week ahead would be such a busy one? It all starts when Maud finds a teapot that is obviously haunted (and very hungry). EEEK! The days continue with Maud’s attempt to sell spiders (and juice) from a sidewalk stand; a mega-toothy discovery; a ghost family taking over the dollhouse; and a visit to Agnes the witch, who brews up a dynamite soup. Then comes Maud’s yard sale, which is a lot of work but a great success, rounding out a very full week. But wait, could that be a teapot coming around again, on Sunday? In this slightly gothic tour through the days of the week, the delight is in the details as illustrations portray Maud and her family and friends among the familiar objects and activities of childhood, with just enough of a quirky twist to please the young vampire lovers among us.
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Bluey: Taxi
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Join Bluey and Bingo in a game of Taxi in this illustrated chapter book based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+! Hugo Borinson is in a huge hurry to get to the airport! Can his taxi driver get him there on time-and in one piece? Hop in and join the adventure to find out! This illustrated chapter book is perfect for honing the reading skills of young readers who are familiar with the fun adventures of Bluey and the Heeler family.
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