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Picture Books December 2023 |
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I Love You, My Cuddle Bug
by Nicola Edwards
Based on the best-selling board book, this charming picture book celebrates the unconditional love between parent and child through the author's signature characters paired with heartfelt rhyming text.
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Zap! Clap! Boom!: The Story of a Thunderstorm
by Laura Purdie Salas
Introduces readers to the lifecycle of a thunderstorm through dramatic papercut art that depicts the changes in weather, from a blue-sky day, to storm clouds brewing, through the storm's climax and to the glistening of a rain-soaked landscape after the storm subsides.
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The Three Little Guinea Pigs
by Erica S. Perl
This clever and comical retelling of The Three Little Pigs follows three guinea pig sisters as they work together to outsmart a hungry fox who is endangering their plans of living happily ever after.
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| Tomfoolery! Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children's Books by Michelle Markel; illustrated by Barbara McClintockYou’ve seen shiny Caldecott Medal stickers on book covers; now, discover the lively, paint-and-ink-illustrated story of Randolph Caldecott, the artist who brought action to children’s books. Read-alike: Balderdash! John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children’s Books, also by Michelle Markel. |
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Leeva at Last
by Sara Pennypacker
Determined to answer the burning question that asks what people are for, Leeva Spayce Thornblossom, with the help of an orphaned badger, a risk-averse boy in a hazmat suit and the town's librarians, sets off a chain of events that will change Nutsmore forever.
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| A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett; illustrations by Shawn HarrisIn this immersive picture book, a questioning refrain and evocative cut-paper illustrations in Arctic colors invite readers to imagine themselves in the world of a polar bear, newly awake after hibernation. |
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| Ten Ways to Hear Snow by Cathy Camper; illustrated by Kenard PakThe morning after a snowfall, Lina brainstorms about ways for her beloved Sitti (who doesn’t see well) to hear the snow. This quiet, gentle read highlights sensory experience, as well as the warm bonds in a Lebanese American family. |
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| A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace LinMommy warns Little Snow that his sky-blue feather bed is not for jumping. But Little Snow can’t resist, even if his exuberance sends white feathers fluttering down over everything. Spare yet eye-catching illustrations distinguish this fable, a companion book to the author’s A Big Mooncake for Little Star. |
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| Little Fox in the Snow by Jonathan London; illustrated by Daniel MiyaresWelcome to a snowy day in the life of a young red fox -- hunting, seeking company, and running from danger -- told through evocative poetry and wintry watercolor art. This picture book is perfect for kids who long for a taste of the wild. |
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| Snow Angel, Sand Angel by Lois-Ann Yamanaka; illustrated by Ashley LukashevskyCurious about real snow, Hawaiian Claire and her family head up to Mauna Kea. But the icy, chunky snow there disappoints, leaving Claire frustrated until a beach visit helps her reconnect with her island home. This story offers something for adventure-seekers and homebodies alike. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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NORTH KANSAS CITY LIBRARY
2251 Howell St
North Kansas City, Missouri 64116
816-221-3360www.nkcpl.org/ |
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