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| The Perfect Place by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Paola EscobarGetting a perfect grade on his robot report makes Lucas hyper-aware of how his seemingly perfect prep school compares to his family's shabby apartment. Thoughtfully detailed digital art follows Lucas as he begins to understand the benefits of imperfection. Read-alike: The Yellow Handkerchief by Donna Barba Higuera. |
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| Being Home by Traci Sorell; illustrated by Michaela GoadeThis spare, imaginative picture book is styled as a Cherokee child's sketchbook, detailing the journey as she and her mom leave the crowded city and are welcomed into a large, loving community on the reservation. With a multi-award-winning pair of Indigenous creators, Being Home is a must-read family story. |
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| Summer Is Here by Renée Watson; illustrated by Bea JacksonA young girl guides readers through her perfect summer day, including swimming, double dutch, blowing bubbles, and a communal cookout. This picture book debut from author Renée Watson overflows with delicious sensory details in the lyrical text and the sunshine-bright illustrations. |
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Ahoy!
by Sophie Blackall
Avast ye! And hold fast for a thrilling sea voyage in which a parent and child face storms and giant squid, all from the safety of home. Illustrations that shift seamlessly between reality and fantasy highlight the power of imaginative play.
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Aloha everything
by Kaylin Melia George
When Ano, a courageous young girl, begins to dance the hula?—?a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history and folklore of the Hawaiian people, she comes to understand the true meaning of aloha. Illustrations.
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| This Beach Is Loud! by Samantha CotterillDuring a much-anticipated beach trip, a young boy is overwhelmed by the noisy, too-stimulating atmosphere until some support from Dad helps him enjoy a day of play. While it's designed specifically for kids who experience sensory processing issues, this own voices book (part of the Little Senses series) may appeal to a wide variety of readers. |
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| Little Houses by Kevin Henkes; illustrated by Laura DronzekQuiet wonder suffuses this story about a child visiting her grandparents at the seaside. Bold, up-close illustrations of the shells the child finds balance her expansive musings about the shells' former inhabitants and the mysteries of the deep ocean. Read-alike: Granny and Bean by Karen Hesse. |
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| Saving American Beach: The Biography of African American Environmentalist MaVynee... by Heidi Tyline King; illustrated by Ekua HolmesIn this fascinating biography, vibrantly textured collage illustrations pay fitting tribute to MaVynee Betsch, the distinctly dressed opera singer turned eco-warrior who fought to preserve public access to American Beach, a piece of Florida coast purchased by her grandfather to combat segregation. |
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| Hot Dog by Doug SalatiWhen a summer's day in the city gets too hot and claustrophobic, the titular dachshund and his human travel to a breezy, beachy island where "a pup can run." Kids will be drawn in by the evocative atmosphere and the winsome dog's expressive body language. Hot Dog is the winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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