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| Wind Watchers by Micha ArcherFramed as a year-long conversation between a group of children and the wind that accompanies them through the seasons, this picture book is equal parts poetic and playful, with lavishly dynamic collage art throughout. Try this next: creator Micha Archer's Caldecott Honor-winning Wonder Walkers. |
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| Papilio by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou MusserIn this charming, fact-filled story, three creators take turns showing readers the stages of a black swallowtail's life, from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Each stage has its own style, but sweetness, humor, and solid information persist throughout. "Move aside, Very Hungry Caterpillar," declares Kirkus Reviews. |
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| Echo by Adam RexJunior Junior's only friend is the echo across the valley, since it always restates his brilliant (and obviously correct) opinions. But then a new kid with her own opinions moves in, forcing Junior to confront an unthinkable notion: that friendship sometimes involves being wrong. Eye-catching colors add even more verve to the dimensional artwork in this humorous fable. |
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| Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend by Bob SheaKids who love watching silly situations escalate will relish this giggle-inducing tale of two turtles: the bearsuit-clad title character who asserts that he's a "for-real bear," and the self-proclaimed "for-real bear expert" who demands increasingly absurd demonstrations of "bear" behavior. |
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When the Stars Came Home
by Brittany Luby; illustrated by Natasha Donovan
After moving to the city, Anishinaabe kid Ojiig misses the starry night skies. But when his mom gives him a star quilt and stories of his ancestors, Ojiig realizes that home is more than a place. This poetic, poignant tale is sure to resonate with many families.
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Maisy's big book of kindness
by Lucy Cousins
This exuberant celebration of kindness follows Maisy and her friends as they spread joy around them by sharing toys, making cards and gifts, nurturing animals, caring for the environment and looking out for one another.
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Hippos remain calm
by Sandra Boynton
In this long-awaited picture book, more than 45 years in the making, young ones can follow two typical hippos as they calmly and mindfully go about their ordinary hippo day.
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Two dogs on a trike : count to ten and back again
by Gabi Snyder
One by one, each dog escapes its yard and joins the adventure in this hilarious counting story. Vehicle-obsessed readers will love seeing all the modes of transportation that the pups use--until the family cat decides to round them all up to go back home.
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| A Maleta Full of Treasures by Natalia Sylvester; illustrated by Juana MedinaOne girl's long-awaited visit from her abuela is made even more exciting when Abuela brings maletas (suitcases) filled with marvelous treats from "nuestra tierra, the land where my mom and dad were born." This feel-good story may resonate for kids who share bonds of family and culture across borders. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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