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Melia and Jo by Billy AronsonA scientifically minded youngster who loves to create things in her backyard laboratory discovers the magic of combining the arts with science when a new friend adds creative fixes to inventions that are not quite right at first.
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Penguinaut!
by Marcie Colleen
Orville is a little penguin who lives in a zoo and dreams of big adventures, like going to the Moon; the other animals are skeptical, but Orville is determined, so he builds a spaceship and sets out all by himself--and discovers that real adventures are best when they are shared with friends
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Sleepy, the goodnight buddy by Drew DaywaltA whimsical bedtime story is told entirely in a dialogue between bedtime-hating little Roderick and his new stuffed animal, who is supposed to help him wind down but proves to be a tad high-maintenance.
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Balance the birds
by Susie Ghahremani
A playful introduction to the concepts of weight and balance depicts a flock of birds that needs help finding just the right balance when they spot a tree and decide to land on its precarious branches. By the creator of Stack the Cats
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| Sophie Johnson, unicorn expert by Morag Hood; illustrated by Ella OkstadWhat it's about: Self-proclaimed unicorn expert Sophie is so preoccupied with lecturing her "unicorn" companions -- a baby sibling in a pointy hat and several toys with makeshift toothbrush horns -- that she misses the real unicorn in their midst.
Read it for: rainbow-coloured cartoon art and sly sight gags.
For fans of: Ame Dyckman's You Don't Want a Unicorn or Amy Young's A Unicorn Named Sparkle. |
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| Don't touch my hair! by Sharee MillerWhat it's about: Aria loves her glorious, fluffy crown of curls, but she hates it when people touch them without asking. Whether she's hanging out with humans, mermaids, or aliens, Aria has to avoid unwelcome attention...and she's just about fed up. Why kids might like it: Though it's light and playful in tone, Don't Touch My Hair reassures kids that their boundaries are important and deserve to be respected. |
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Eat Pete by Michael RexWhen a hungry monster appears outside Pete's window, it is not for a play date, but soon the two are racing toy cars, playing pirate, and more.
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| Is that you, Eleanor Sue? by Tricia TusaStarring: Eleanor Sue, who loves playing dress-up and make-believe with her mum, who's happy to play along.
What happens: From a wizard to a bear to a curmudgeonly new neighbour, Eleanor Sue appears in a different disguise every time she rings the doorbell. What will happen when her mother answers the door in a costume of her own? |
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| Winter dance by Marion Dane Bauer; illustrated by Richard JonesWhat it's about: As snowflakes begin to fall, a lone red fox gathers advice from other animals about how to prepare for the winter.
Read it for: gentle humour, read-aloud-ready poetry, and winsome, detail-rich illustrations.
Kids might also like: Joyce Sidman's Winter Bees, for an equally lyrical but more fact-filled look at how animals survive the winter. |
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| Little fox in the snow by Jonathan London; illustrated by Daniel MiyaresWhat it is: a day in the life of a young red fox -- hunting for food, finding water, seeking out company, and running from danger -- told through evocative poetry and wintry watercolour art. Want a taste? "You stretch, then follow your breath... out into the snow. Little foxling, where will you go?" Who it's for: nature-loving kids longing for a taste of the wild. |
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| How to find a fox by Nilah MagruderWhat it is: an intrepid girl's guide to spotting a red fox. This particular fox, however, cleverly lurks in plain sight for readers while evading the girl at every step.
Want a taste? "Find a fox hole," the camera-toting girl instructs, "any fox hole will do. The best foxes are at home when you visit."
Who it's for: This cartoony debut picture book is a perfect pick for young naturalists. |
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| The fox and the wild by Clive McFarlandStarring: Fred, an urban fox who doesn't share his cousins' love for garbage-can dining or noisy, fast-paced city life.
What happens: After asking other animals what lies beyond the city, Fred ventures out to find a new home in the mysterious "wild."
Why kids might like it: Young readers' eyes will be drawn to the colourful, chunky collage art in this twist on the traditional Country Mouse, City Mouse tale. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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