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Stanley's Library by William Bee Stanley the hamster has a busy day as he takes his bookmobile to the park, hands out books, hosts an author signing and then partakes in his comforting nighttime routine, in the colorful salute to reading, libraries and librarians! Illustrations. |
Bats at the Library by Brian Lies Bored with another normal, inky evening, bats discover an open library window and fly in to enjoy the photocopier, water fountain, and especially the books and stories found there. |
Jack the Library Cat by Mariette Apollonio When a stray cat keeps turning up for story time at the library, he is always shooed away, but when he meets Pascal, a boy who needs a reading buddy, a friendship forms, and now Pascal along with the other children have Jack the cat to read to. |
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Small Things Mended
by Casey W. Robinson
Friendship and purpose help a grieving man re-engage with his world and talent for fixing things--
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One Small Thing
by Marsha Diane Arnold
When Raccoon loses his home, his friends each find one small way to help--and make a big difference.
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A Small Thing . . . But Big
by Tony Johnston
Lizzie meets an elderly man and his companion Cecile at the park, but Lizzie's afraid of dogs, so she relies on her new friend to help her take things one step at a time.
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10 Small Things I Can Do to Help My Planet
by Melanie Walsh
Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for fresh, unpackaged produce at the farmers' market? Perhaps you opt for a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one, or take public transportation when you go out? Creativity plays a part, too--in crafty projects like using an eggshell as a little container to grow watercress, or making a wildlife shelter in your backyard. With ten doable suggestions, bright illustrations, and short explanations of how the actions help to protect the earth, Melanie Walsh shows even the youngest eco-warriors several easy ways to weave green choices into their everyday lives--
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Tiny Worlds: A Story about Appreciating the Small Things (a Gentle Picture Book That Celebrates Imagination and Grandparent Bonds - For Kids Ages 3-7)
by Brittany Cicchese
Grandma's house isn't that big, but there's always enough room for a tiny world. . . . An introverted child finds grandness in the small things around him in this heartfelt intergenerational story. When a young boy visits his grandmother's house, he doesn't just see scraps of ribbon lying around, mushrooms clustered under a log in the forest, or shells hiding along the beach. He sees tiny worlds where pie tins become playgrounds, ants become farmers, and tide pools teem with life waiting to be explored. Tiny worlds are full of whimsy and imagination, but they have one problem: He seems to be the only one who sees them. While at first Grandma keeps trying to draw him out, to a busy park or the beach or the zoo, eventually she realizes that her grandson's tiny worlds are big enough for her to meet him there. In her authorial debut, Brittany Cicchese offers a touching story and warm illustrations that celebrate the connection between a child and grandparent and encourage readers to appreciate the little things in life--and the sensitive souls who lead us to them.
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All You Need
by Howard Schwartz
A girl grows up to be an accomplished artist in this book about the small things that lead to a rich and fulfilling life.--
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Sidewalk Flowers
by Jonarno Lawson
Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award for Children's Illustrated Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year In this wordless picture book, a little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays her little attention. Each flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by their encounter. Written by award-winning poet JonArno Lawson and brought to life by illustrator Sydney Smith, Sidewalk Flowers is an ode to the importance of small things, small people and small gestures. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
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Bompa's insect expedition
by David Suzuki
"Let's go on an insect expedition for kids ages 4 to 8! This adventure into the extraordinary world of bugs is inspired by David Suzuki's adventures with his own grandkids. It's time for the twins to go on a nature expedition with Bompa. What marvelous place will they explore this time? Tidepools at the sea? The pond full of frogs' eggs? Maybe deep in the forest? But to their disappointment, they are just exploring outside the door. Yet, as they begin to search for insects, they find world-champion flyers, eaters, and weightlifters. And more tiny surprises at every turn! With their Bompa at their side, they find a way to recognize the amazing feats and important role of all insects. . . even the annoying ones! Featuring gorgeous art by Qin Leng, this picture book is a lush, colorful tour through a world we too often overlook. This exciting and educational tribute to bugs features: - Amazing facts about insects, including backmatter pages - Information on how kids can help bugs thrive - A celebration of grandparents: depicts the fun two children have with their grandfather After reading Bompa's Insect Expedition, kids will come away understanding how essential bugs are to our world."
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This Is Sadie
by Sara O'Leary
Sadie is a little girl with a big imagination. She has been a girl who lived under the sea and a boy raised by wolves. She has had adventures in wonderland and visited the world of fairytales ... She likes to make things--boats out of boxes and castles out of cushions. But more than anything Sadie likes stories, because you can make them from nothing at all.
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The Littlest Yak
by Lu Fraser
Gertie is the littlest yak, feeling stuck in her smallness--she wants to grow UP and have bigness and tallness. But when it turns out that there are some things that only Gertie can do, might she come to see that she's perfect, just the way she is?
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You Are My Happy
by Hoda Kotb
What makes us happy all day through? Let's count those things, just me and you. Inspired by her own nighttime routine with her daughters Haley Joy and Hope Catherine, Today show co-anchor Hoda Kotb celetrates the things that make us happy each day--the big things and the small--Back cover.
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Everyone Starts Small
by Liz Garton Scanlon
Spring rains change Water from a tumbling creek to a roaring river and bring Tree nutrients it needs to stretch toward the sky. As Sun's rays intensify, the sprouts and fruits and insects of the forest grow and bloom and develop, all working together in harmony. Even Fire, whose work causes Tree to ache from the inside, brings opportunity for the next generation of flora and fauna.--Provided by publisher.
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A Small Kindness
by Stacy McAnulty
It was like a game of tag, with one small act of kindness spreading throughout a small community of kids and teachers alike. Award-winning children's book author Stacy McAnulty packs a powerful punch with minimal text, providing a sweet message about all the small ways one can be kind. Illustrator Wendy Leach creates a diverse cast of characters while using color as a visual cue to how kindness is able to spread, even in a small community like a school--
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Are You Small?
by Mo Willems
Are YOU small? A little question sends readers on a BIG adventure to see the smallest of the small. From an average-size kid . . . to a cookie crumb . . . to a water molecule . . . all the way down to a single quark, readers discover that size is a matter of perspective. The perfect companion to Mo Willems' breakout title, Are You Big?, this early-learning concept book features bold text, expressive art, and real-world science.
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Unseen Worlds: Real-Life Microscopic Creatures Hiding All Around Us
by Book Author
Look through a microscope and discover a hidden universe of tiny creatures right before your eyes! The perfect book for curious kids aged 8+Unfold each page to reveal stunningly detailed illustrations bursting with jelly-like amoebae, predatory centipedes, ravenous mosquitos and more mites than you could imagine. From the murky ocean depths to your kitchen cupboard and even inside your nose, you'll travel to locations both familiar and strange as you search for the smallest creatures on Planet Earth. You'll never see the world the same way again!
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Close Up and Far Out
by Mary Auld
An illustrated picture book of early scientists Antonie van Leeuwenhoek and Galileo Galilei, who used similar observation tools but saw the world very differently, their discoveries leading to innovations in both microscopes and telescopes. --
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Scholastic BookFlix
Video storybooks that are paired with nonfiction ebooks designed for preschool through 3rd grade. Collection includes book sin English and Spanish. Free for CBCPL patrons! |
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