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Unstoppable
by Adam Rex; illustrated by Laura Park
It begins with a crab and bird who decide to join forces, becoming a nigh unstoppable Crabbird! Things escalate as the duo teams up with more animals, gaining new abilities and zany names (“Birdraburtlebear!”) every time. When their habitat is threated by a mall, however, the amalgamated animals set their sights on a different kind of power: Congress. Readers of Unstoppable will “delight in the over-the-top absurdity, even while absorbing a nice lesson on cooperation” (Booklist).
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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!
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Hike
by Pete Oswald
A father and child begin a nature hike through the mountains at dawn, where they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges together and play a small role in the survival of the forest. By the best-selling illustrator of The Bad Seed.
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How to put an octopus to bed
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
The best-selling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site presents the tale of an exuberant young octopus who takes charge of the family bedtime routine by making sure everyone has brushed their teeth, put on pajamas and gotten tucked in by all eight of his arms.
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Knot Cannot
by Tiffany Stone
A whimsical tale told through giggle-inducing artwork and uproarious wordplay follows the experiences of a piece of rope that unhappily compares itself to a snake that can move and hiss, before a dilemma helps the rope discover the benefits of its knotting capabilities.
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They all saw a cat
by Brendan Wenzel
In simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures, a cat walks through the world, and all the other creatures see and acknowledge the cat.
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Parker looks up : an extraordinary moment
by Parker Curry
In a story inspired by the young author’s viral photo of her awestruck response to First Lady Michelle Obama’s portrait, a young girl visits Washington, D.C.’s National Portrait Gallery and finds her life transformed by the historical examples of its subjects.
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We Are Water Protectors
by Carole Lindstrom; illustrated by Michaela Goade
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. 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. “An inspiring call to action for all who care about our interconnected planet” (Kirkus Reviews).
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How to Two
by David Soman
Beginning with a single child on a slide (“how to one”), more and more children are welcomed onto the playground in this charming counting book. With only a few words per page, the bright, dynamic watercolor illustrations are the star of the show. Try this next: Shannon George’s One Family, another inclusive counting book that celebrates different combinations of people.
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