| Cozy by Jan BrettFeaturing: Cozy, a huge and furry musk ox who's separated from his herd during an Alaskan winter storm; and an ever-increasing crowd of Arctic creatures who must find ways to get along as they shelter under Cozy's warm coat.
Why kids might like it: the satisfying cumulative storytelling style, and the quarantine-relevant reminder to be kind and mindful when living in close quarters.
Art alert: Veteran picture book creator Jan Brett renders each animal in glorious, meticulous detail. |
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| Julián at the Wedding by Jessica LoveThe big day: As colorfully clad Julián and his abuela arrive at an outdoor wedding, Julián prepares to walk the brides' dog down the aisle alongside flower girl Marisol, who'd rather wear a ball cap than a dainty flower crown.
Something borrowed: After Marisol's dress is ruined during post-ceremony playtime, an inventive sartorial swap makes both kids ready to party at the reception.
Series alert: Kids who love Julián Is a Mermaid will be thrilled to revisit this imaginative, gender-nonconforming character. |
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Bye, Penguin
by Seou Lee
Traveling on a gradually melting ice floe under a sky that sometimes displays the Aurora Borealis, an adorably expressive little penguin looks with rapt wonder at remarkable world landmarks in destinations ranging from Venice and Hawaii to New York City and Sydney. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Mr. Brown's bad day
by Lou Peacock
A very busy and important tiger finds his world turned upside down by the disappearance of his briefcase and embarks on a madcap search all over town to find it and the mysterious essential items it contains. By the author of Nuts! Illustrations.
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I Don't Want to Be Quiet!
by Laura Ellen Anderson
A spunky little girl who prefers to be loud, heard and outstanding instead of quiet practices ways to have fun without making a peep during a visit to the library, where she discovers the power of listening and using one’s imagination. By the creator of the Amelia Fang series. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Snow birds
by Kirsten Hall
"Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . . You've heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime-but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse by Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Honoree Kirsten Hall and striking illustrations by award-winning artist Jenni Desmond, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive the coldest months"
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Can Bears Ski?
by Raymond Antrobus
The award-winning author of Can Bears Ski? and the illustrator of Here’s a Little Poem draw on personal experiences in the story of Little Bear, who learns about his deafness when a visit to an audiologist reveals the truth about a world he sometimes has trouble understanding. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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My lucky day
by Keiko Kasza
When a young pig knocks on a fox's door, Mr. Fox thinks dinner has arrived, but the pig has other plans, in a funny trickster tale with a surprise ending. Reprint. BOMC.
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| Leave Me Alone! by Vera Brosgoltarring: a harried grandmother who just wants to knit, and who will go to great -- even cosmic -- lengths for some peace and quiet.
Art alert: Combining a traditional Eastern European setting with a crisp, expressive cartoon style, this award-winning picture book will charm readers of all ages.
Reviewers say: it's a "fizzy collision of old-fashioned fairy tale elements with space-age physics" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Snappsy the Alligator Did Not Ask to Be in This Book! by Julie Falatko; illustrated by Tim MillerStarring: mild-mannered Snappsy the alligator, who's simply going about his day when a "rude narrator" begins intruding, misinterpreting Snappsy's feelings (he doesn't need a nap, he's just hungry!) and accusing him of sinister intent (he's not hunting for bunnies, he's just buying groceries!).
Why kids might like it: Readers will snicker as the interplay between the narration and Snappsy's speech-bubble protests becomes more and more heated.
Art alert: Deadpan cartoon illustrations balance the off-the-wall humor of this metafictional tale.
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| Puppy Truck by Brian PinkneyWhat it’s about: When Carter is given a toy truck instead of the puppy he wanted, he literally takes it in stride, leashing up the truck (which comes to life with a “vroom beep bark!”) and heading off for a walk in the park.
Why kids might like it: Swirling, swooping lines and a bright, bold color palette add irresistible verve to this tale of a boy and his unusual pet.
Kids might also like: Chris Raschka’s A Ball for Daisy. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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