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| Fireworks by Matthew Burgess; illustrated by Cátia ChienIn this evocative slice of life, dazzling colors and stirring, detail-rich descriptions conjure up a sultry summer day for two city-dwelling siblings, complete with a rooftop fireworks display. Read-alikes: John Rocco’s Blackout; Jacqueline Woodson’s The World Belonged to Us.
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| Big Family Beach Day by Nina CrewsFor the rambunctious, loving, multi-generational family in this picture book, beach day is a cherished annual event. Second-person narration and varied viewpoints of surf and sand bring a "you are there" feeling to this story that’s sure to capture kids’ attention. |
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| Firefly Season by Cynthia Leitich Smith; illustrated by Kate GardinerPiper’s family is from the Cherokee and Muscogee Nations, and Sumi’s family roots are in Mumbai, India. When the two girls become neighbors in Kansas City, it’s the beginning of a bond that expands both of their worlds. Kirkus Reviews calls this picture book "a glowing tribute to family across distance and lineage." |
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| Elvis & Romeo by David Soman; illustrated by Jacky DavisCurmudgeonly bulldog Elvis and exuberant mutt Romeo might seem like a mismatch at first, but after a few comical miscommunications at the dog park, the canine odd couple become fast friends. With speech-bubble text and tons of visual verve, this series opener is a charmer.
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| Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World) by Corey R. TaborAfter rejecting invitations from Squirrel, Hummingbird, and several other critters with a caustic “KAW!”, big-eyed Crow seems like a loner. But as a dramatic twist reveals Crow’s secret, high-stakes heroism, rapt readers will be reminded that first impressions can be misleading. “Clever pacing, bone-dry humor, and visual surprises distinguish this wildly entertaining picture book,” says Publishers Weekly.
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Kitty camp
by Drew Brockington
A young girl gets on the wrong bus for summer camp and ends up at a camp full of kitties who prefer cat activities
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| The Squish by Breanna CarzooResilience gets a googly-eyed new representative in the anthropomorphic sandcastle who narrates this offbeat object lesson. Although it gets squished by everything from waves to Frisbees -- each incident illustrated in crisp, cut-paper collage -- nothing can keep this adorable sandcastle down. |
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It's Summerween!
by Tammi Salzano
There's a special holiday in between summer and fall...it's Summerween! Join the surfing pumpkins and dancing skeletons in this cute counting mash-up of summer and Halloween celebrations! (board book)
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Beach bummer
by Ryan T Higgins
While everyone is having fun in the sun at the beach except him, Bruce, whose favorite thing to do during summer is sit in the shade, looks forward to his second favorite thing—summer turning into fall.
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Splash!
by Leslie Patricelli
Equipped with sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, a towel and sand toys, Baby invites little ones to enjoy a day at the beach, reveling with a new friend in the sun, sand and water. (board book)
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Contact your librarians for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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