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The Everything Trail
by Meg Fleming
Follows a group of young explorers through the forest as they discover everything nature has to offer.
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| Aggie and the Ghost by Matthew ForsytheAdorable, gnome-like Aggie’s excitement to live on her own turns to annoyance when she discovers that her new cottage comes with a roommate: a shapeshifting ghost who follows her around, steals her socks, and eats all the cheese. Whimsical, imaginative illustrations enhance this offbeat ghost story. |
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No More Chairs
by Dan Gill
"A teacher's commitment to emphasizing inclusion and love in his classroom."
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| A Place for Us by James E. RansomeTold entirely through realistic, richly colored illustrations, this picture book invites readers into an evening with a loving mother and child, from school pick-up to library time to spending the night on a park bench. Kirkus Reviews declares that “readers of this empathetic tale will come away resolved to work toward a world in which all people's needs are met.” Read-alike: I Know How to Draw an Owl by Hilary Horder Hippely. |
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| Bob the Vampire Snail by Andrea ZuillFor kids who enjoy spooky vibes seasoned with supremely silly humor comes the story of Bob, a snail who mysteriously sprouts wings, fangs, and a taste for tomato juice. A sprinkling of snail facts and illustrations in Halloween-inspired colors round out this quirky tale. Read-alike: Aaron Reynolds’ Creepy Tales! series. |
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| Let's Go! Haw Êkwa! by Julie FlettWith expressive illustrations and a dynamic sense of motion, only sparse words are needed to tell this story of a beginner skateboarder’s perseverance. From the first tumble to the exhilaration of finding community at the skatepark, each step of the process is punctuated with a Cree and English refrain: "haw ȇkwa! Let's go!" |
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One Light
by Christie Matheson
"Mouse feels all alone one dark and dreary night. She wonders if anybody else feels lonely, too. She's not sure if a single person can make a difference, but she decides to try. Mouse lit one light...and the result is magical. One by one, others in the neighborhood follow Mouse's lead. With each new spark, the stormy night becomes less gloomy."
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Nubby
by Dan Richards
Striking out on his own, Nubby the beloved but overworked stuffed rabbit embarks on a grand adventure in search of treasure, fame and glory, but instead finds that the best reward is the love of his owner. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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| Cookie Time by Jessie SimaTo bypass the waiting period while Grandpa’s cookies bake, Kat and Ari build a time machine, leading to unexpected visits to the past and the future, as well as a newfound appreciation for the present and the people who share it. Candy-colored pastels heighten the energy in this zany yet sweet story. |
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| This Is How We Play: A Celebration of Disability and Adaptation by Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp; illustrated by Kayla HarrenBouncy, rhyming words underscore the joyful tone of this own voices story about disabled families. Each page turn reveals a different activity with a different family -- each with their own experiences of disability -- and a repeated affirmation: "With love and adaptation, this is how we play!" Read-alikes: This Is How We Talk, also by authors Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp; Rebekah Taussig’s We Are the Scrappy Ones. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Michigan City Public Library
100 E. 4th Street
Michigan City, Indiana 46360
219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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