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Picture Books December 2018
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Blue
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
A companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning Green presents a dual celebration of the myriad shades of blue and the bond between children and their pets, depicting scenes of a boy and puppy snuggling on a cherished blanket, splashing in ocean waves and sharing a wintry walk
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Go, go, grapes! : a fruit chant
by April Pulley Sayre
A board book rendering of a mouthwatering ode to healthy eating features rhyming cheers for delicious fruits paired with vibrantly colored photographs. By the Geisel Honor-winning author of Vulture View.
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| The Epic Adventures of Huggie & Stick by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by David SpencerWhat it is: the alternating travelogues of pessimist Huggie (a toy bunny) and optimist Stick (an actual stick) as they go on an accidental voyage across all seven continents.
Who it's for: A far cry from a geography lesson, this giggle-inducing adventure will appeal to kids who like odd-couple friendships and offbeat humor. |
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| Got to Get to Bear's! by Brian LiesWhat it's about: Izzy is determined to answer Bear's urgent summons, but with a howling blizzard hampering her journey, the stalwart chipmunk must rely on help from her other animal friends.
Why kids might like it: Detailed depictions of fur, feathers, fabric, and swirling snowflakes provide a satisfying sensory experience.
Try this next: For further stories about cold weather and warm interspecies friendship, try Matthew Cordell's Wolf in the Snow. |
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Ling & Ting : twice as silly
by Grace Lin
A fun-loving pair of Asian-American twins share six of their favorite stories in a skill-building reader that incorporates puns, jokes and words with multiple meanings. By the award-winning creator of Dumpling Days. 20,000 first printing.
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| It's Shoe Time! by Bryan CollierWhat it's about: As a little girl tries to decide which shoes to wear, the shoes themselves -- all rowdy and googly-eyed -- vie for her attention.
Read it for: whimsical wordplay (the title should tip you off), easy-to-follow speech balloons, and eye-catching collage illustrations.
Book buzz: Though it tells a standalone story, this easy reader is part of the Elephant and Piggie Like Reading series, in which each book is introduced by Mo Willems' beloved duo. |
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You can do it!
by Betsy Lewin
Two alligators challenge each other and themselves as they compete in a race
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Snail's good night
by Ann Whitford Paul
When Snail realizes that his friends are going to bed, he begins a very long, very slow slide to wish them all good night.
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| Charlie & Mouse by Laurel Snyder; illustrated by Emily HughesIntroducing: brothers Charlie and Mouse, who are having a busy day: after waking their parents, they throw a neighborhood party, try to sell some rocks, and wheedle their way to an extra bedtime snack.
Series alert: Kids who enjoy the easygoing tone and likeable characters in this series opener can follow Charlie and Mouse's ongoing antics in Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Newmarket Public Library 438 Park Ave. Newmarket, Ontario L3Y1W1 905-953-5110www.newmarketpl.ca |
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