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| 102 by Matthew CordellSick with a fever of 102, young George goes on a surreal, imaginary adventure in a miniature world. Meticulously cross-hatched ballpoint pen illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell provide texture and atmosphere, as well as a wealth of details that reward close reading. For fans of: David Wiesner, Chris Van Allsburg, and Henry Cole. |
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| Miles Ahead by Minh Lê; illustrated by Lynnor BontigaoAfter piling into the car for a trip to visit a new baby, a family realizes that they've misplaced the baby's gift. The ensuing search turns up an array of cherished mementos in this warm-hearted tale told through dialogue and sophisticated illustrations. Read-alike: On Our Way! What a Day! by JaNay Brown-Wood. |
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| The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story by Kate Messner; illustrated by Brian BiggsWhales or otters: which animal is "absolutely, positively cooler?" If you read this clever book front to back, whales are the clear winner, but otters triumph if you read from back to front. Funny and fact-filled, this unusual story highlights the power of perspective. |
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| Hold by Randy Ribay; illustrated by Zeke PeñaIt's tough to get out the door with a toddler, and never more so than in this playful read. Daddy's request for his child to briefly hold a water bottle gets increasingly outlandish as the child asks to hold more items, from toys to the family cat to the rain in the sky. A twist ending and bold, stylized illustrations enhance this sweetly silly tale.
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| A Fish Like Me by Jamie Sumner; illustrated by Devon HolzwarthWhen using their wheelchair on land, the star of this picture book can zoom like a rocket. But in the pool, they experience a different kind of freedom, swimming like a variety of sea creatures. Fluid artwork buoys this inclusive, joyful story. Read-alike: I Hear the Snow, I Feel the Sea by Janice Milusich. |
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| Dino Poet by Tom AnglebergerIt's a classic Triassic tale: to avoid being eaten, a frog offers a Coelophysis...some notes on his poems? Scampering through various predicaments and poetry styles, the predator-prey duo in this goofy graphic novel make learning hilarious. Next in the series: Pen Pals.
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| Dinos That Drive by Suzy Levinson; illustrated by Dustin HarbinCombining two perennial kid favorites -- dinosaurs and vehicles -- this picture book in verse boasts giggle-inducing wordplay alongside bustling, imaginative depictions of dinosaurs operating cars, trains, helicopters, and lots more. For fans of: Richard Scarry's classic Busytown books.
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| The Iguanodon's Horn: How Artists and Scientists Put a Dinosaur Back Together... by Sean RubinHow do paleontologists use fossils to reconstruct what dinosaurs might have looked like? Readers get an insider's look at the process in this lively nonfiction picture book focused on the Iguanodon, whose appearance has been reimagined several times. Detailed illustrations add to the abundance of facts, making this book ideal for STEM-loving younger elementary school kids. |
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