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Mahogany : a Little Red Riding Hood tale
by JaNay Brown-Wood
Mahogany is taking gumbo to Grandma's house in the woods when she encounters a hungry wolf and uses her nerve and skill at sewing to help her trap him. (Picture Book– Grade K-3)
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| Oh, Are You Awake? by Bob Shea; illustrated by JarvisPenguin is exhausted, but every time he begins to drift off into dreams filled with candy and magical adventures, he's startled awake by his bored, antsy friend Lion. Textured, playful art with lots of visual humor makes this picture book a great read-aloud. Read-alike: Jory John's Goodnight Already! |
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I am extraordinary
by Stephen Curry
Dreaming of playing on her school's soccer team but self-conscious about her hearing aids, Zoe is too nervous to try out until some new friends show her that being different is extraordinary, giving her the courage to find self-acceptance and confidence to achieve her goal. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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No cats in the library
by Lauren Emmons
Clever stray cat Clarisse, who LOVES books, stumbles upon a library and, sneaking inside, finds exciting new stories and even helps a little girl practice reading, but when the librarian finds her, she hopes she'll be allowed to stay. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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| Two Together by Brendan WenzelVisuals are paramount in this sparsely worded experiment in perspective. Readers get to peep through the eyes of the titular two -- a dog painted in bold sweeps and a cat drawn in soft scribbles -- as each perceives the world in their own distinct way. Series alert: Two Together is a companion book to They All Saw a Cat and Inside Cat. |
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Adventure Begins at Your Library
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| The Voice in the Hollow by Will HillenbrandWhile struggling through a blizzard in the creepy woodland Hollow, little mouse Hubert finds a mysterious helper. Shivery thrills abound in the snowy artwork, with an interactive fold-out spread offering a jolt of excitement before the cozy conclusion. |
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| Jungle Cat by Andrew Larsen; illustrated by Udayana LugoIn this adorable small-scale adventure, orange tabby cat Bob views his apartment building home as a jungle to explore. He even makes friends with all the neighbors -- and those neighbors band together to help when Bob needs saving from his own curiosity. |
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I want to be big!
by Tiffany Golden
When Jaiceon's wish to be ginormous is granted, the situation grows out of control along with him, and he reconsiders that maybe being small wasn't so bad after all. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Turtle-Turtle and the wide, wide river
by Jane Hillenbrand
When a storm strikes, causing the water to rise, Turtle-Turtle, scared to weather it on his own, discovers he doesn't have to when companions Heron and Frog help him find the strength within himself to push onward to safer shores. Illustrations.
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| The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish by Chloe SavageSome say that the giant Arctic jellyfish is a myth, but intrepid Dr. Morley and her crew are determined to find it! Whimsical illustrations packed with fun details (including cutaway views of the research vessel and glimpses of the elusive jellyfish) reward close attention to this charming faux-documentary picture book. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Central Arkansas Library System
100 Rock St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-918-3000www.cals.org/ |
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