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Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth CumminsThe creator of A Hungry Lion presents the story of a handsome but stemless pumpkin whose dreams of becoming a city apartment jack-o'-lantern on Halloween fade as his fellow pumpkins are purchased and he remains behind.
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The crocodile and the dentist
by Tar Gomi
Crocodile goes to the dentist, and both of them have to overcome their fears--not only of tooth extractions, but of each other.
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| The good egg by Jory John; illustrated by Pete OswaldStarring: the only good egg in a carton full of rude, rowdy, misbehaving eggs.
What happens: Rescuing cats, helping the elderly, cleaning up after the other eggs’ outrageous pranks -- with so much to do, will the good egg crack under the pressure?
Kids might also like: The Bad Seed, a similarly silly yet heartfelt story about a very different character, created by the same author/illustrator duo. |
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Chicken on vacation
by Adam Lehrhaupt
Zoey the chicken decides to use her imagination to have a beach day and bring her friends along to find buried treasure
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| Borrowing bunnies: The surprising true tale of fostering rabbits by Cynthia Lord; illustrated by Hazel Mitchell; photographs by John BaldWhat it is: an easy-to-browse true story about how award-winning author Cynthia Lord fostered an entire family of pet rabbits.
What’s inside: a gentle, matter-of-fact narrative about the rehabilitation and growth of rabbits Benjamin, Peggoty, and their babies, as well as photographs, artwork, animal facts, and rabbit care tips.
Why kids might like it: We did mention that it’s packed with photos of baby bunnies, right? |
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| Another by Christian RobinsonWhat it’s about: After a little girl discovers that a cat (who’s nearly identical to her own cat) has stolen her cat’s toy mouse and escaped through a portal, the girl gives chase, kicking off a playful, vibrantly coloured exploration of parallel worlds.
Author buzz: This charming, wordless tale marks the solo debut of popular illustrator Christian Robinson.
For fans of: Mac Barnett’s Sam and Dave Dig a Hole. |
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| Babysitter from another planet by Stephen SavageStarring: the new babysitter...she’s purple, she drives a spaceship, she can cook dinner with her eye-beams, and she knows all the most fun anti-gravity games. She might not be human, but she’s definitely not boring!
Art alert: Crisp, retro-modern illustrations, evocative of 1950s-era science fiction, add a note of nostalgia to this offbeat read.
Who it’s for: alien-obsessed Earthlings of all ages. |
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Little kids, big emotions |
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Worries
by Paul Christelis
This picture book shows the kinds of worries and anxieties facing many children today, and explores how their fears might be overcome. This series encourages children to explore their emotions and discuss topics they may find difficult to understand. There are practical tips and activities as well as advice for parents and teachers.
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You are your strong
by Danielle Dufayet
A child explains how to find your "Strong," conquering fear, anger, and other emotions or emotional reactions either alone or with help. Includes note to parents and caregivers
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When someone dies
by Dawn Hewitt
How do you help a young child deal with death? This hands on picture book is designed to help children with their questions and feelings about tricky topics that can be hard to talk about. Written with bereavement experts CHUMS this book offers practical help, tips and advice as well as exploring everyday situations, supported by exquisite and approachable illustrations to give a comforting story book feel.
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Sidewalk flowers
by Jonarno Lawson
A little girl collects wildflowers while on a walk with her distracted father. Each flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by their encounter. This wordless picture book, conceived by award-winning poet JonArno Lawson and beautifully brought to life by illustrator Sydney Smith, is an ode to the importance of small things, small people and small gestures.
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On the news: Our first talk about tragedy
by Jllian Roberts
On the News gently introduces young children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism and other forms of tragedy. In age-appropriate language and tone, Dr. Roberts explains what tragedy is, the feelings it may create and how to manage those feelings. She also emphasizes the good that can come out of tragedy, looking at how people help one another in caring, compassionate and heroic ways. The book's question-and-answer format will help parents have a meaningful conversation about these difficult topics with their children and equip them to better handle questions that arise when children are exposed to the news.
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I am human: A book of empathy
by Susan Verde
A hopeful celebration of empathy and family that meditates on the great and challenging aspects of being human, revealing how it is okay to make mistakes while emphasizing the power of good choices and being compassionate. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of the Judy Moody series
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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