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| This Beach Is Loud! by Samantha CotterillDuring a much-anticipated beach trip, a young boy is overwhelmed by the noisy, too-stimulating atmosphere until some support from Dad helps him enjoy a day of play. While it's designed specifically for kids who experience sensory processing issues, this own voices book (part of the Little Senses series) may appeal to a wide variety of readers.
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| Hot Dog by Doug SalatiWhen a summer's day in the city gets too hot and claustrophobic, the titular dachshund and his human travel to a breezy, beachy island where "a pup can run." Kids will be drawn in by the evocative atmosphere and the winsome dog's expressive body language. Hot Dog is the winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal.
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| Jules vs. the Ocean by Jessie SimaWith a sunny summer color palette, this playful picture book pits the famously ephemeral nature of sand and waves against one defiant little girl who's determined to impress her big sister with a sandcastle. Read-alike: A Day for Sandcastles by JonArno Lawson.
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| Little Houses by Kevin Henkes; illustrated by Laura DronzekQuiet wonder suffuses this story about a child visiting her grandparents at the seaside. Bold, up-close illustrations of the shells the child finds balance her expansive musings about the shells' former inhabitants and the mysteries of the deep ocean. Read-alike: Granny and Bean by Karen Hesse.
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| Saving American Beach: The Biography of African American Environmentalist MaVynee... by Heidi Tyline King; illustrated by Ekua HolmesIn this fascinating biography, vibrantly textured collage illustrations pay fitting tribute to MaVynee Betsch, the distinctly dressed opera singer turned eco-warrior who fought to preserve public access to American Beach, a piece of Florida coast purchased by her grandfather to combat segregation.
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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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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Manatee County Public Library System 1301 Barcarrota Boulevard West, Bradenton, Florida 34205 (941) 748-5555www.mymanatee.org/library |
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