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In the garden
by Emma Giuliani
Introduces the changes a garden makes throughout the seasons, from preparing the soil at winter's end and planting seeds in spring to harvesting fruits and vegetables in summer and autumn
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Wild symphony
by Dan Brown
A first picture book by the best-selling author of The Da Vinci Code invites children to travel through trees and across seas with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends, who visit with a sequence of animals on spreads that incorporate clues to a coded message.
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The chicken who couldn't
by Jan Thomas
A laugh-out-loud story about overcoming obstacles and believing in yourself finds Chicken falling out of Farmer’s truck on the way home from a disappointing fair before his long walk home is complicated by the antics of a hungry fox.
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Roy digs dirt
by David Shannon
An adorable but messy little white dog who loves nothing better than playing in the dirt digs, burrows and rolls through the buried treasures he unearths before an encounter with a skunk sends him to the dreaded bathtub. By the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning No, David! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Lift
by Minh Lê
Discovering a mysterious new button on her apartment elevator that carries her to amazing places where she can escape and explore on her own, young Iris considers how including another person will change her adventures.
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Encourage Pretend Play Act like birds or other animals. Talk about how those animals behave, and discuss what you know about them. Don't be surprised if your child knows more than you do!
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Protecting Our Earth and Waterways |
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We Are Water Protectors
by Carole Lindstrom; illustrated by Michaela Goade
What it’s about: One brave Indigenous girl describes the sacredness of water, the way it unites nature and communities, and the importance of defending it against “the black snake” of an oil pipeline.
About the creators: Author Lindstrom (Metis/Ojibwe) and illustrator Goade (Tlingit/Haida) infuse the book’s powerful text and lavish, flowing illustrations with stories and symbols from their own rich heritages.
Reviewers say: “An inspiring call to action for all who care about our interconnected planet” (Kirkus Reviews).
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What is climate change?
by Gail Herman
"Learn more about what climate change means and how it's affecting our planet. The earth is definitely getting warmer. There's no argument about that, but who or what is the cause? And why has climate change become a political issue? Are humans at fault?Is this just a natural development? While the vast majority of scientists who study the environment agree that humans play a large part in climate change, there is a counterargument. Author Gail Herman presents both sides of the debate in this fact-based, fair-minded, and well-researched book that looks at the subject from many perspectives, including scientific, social, and political"
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The water cycle : a 4D book
by Catherine Ipcizade
"Lakes evaporate. Clouds form from condensation. Rain falls and fills rivers and lakes. Soak up facts about the water cycle and why we need to keep water clean. Download the Capstone 4D app to access a variety of bonus content"
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Peppa Pig and the Earth Day adventure
by Candlewick Press
Celebrating Earth Day with a visit to the Botanical Gardens, Peppa Pig and her family participate in recycling and composting, take a ride in Daddy Pig’s electric car and learn about the important contributions of bees before discovering a delightfully squishy mud puddle. TV tie-in. Illustrations.
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Explore Engaging Programs
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for FamiliesGet information and supplies to plant seeds and create your own family garden.
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Explore the Ocean!Learn about climate change and how to protect our oceans with special guest scientist Kharis Reid Schrage.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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