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| Toad on the Go by Jashar AwanWe all make mistakes, and we can all work to repair them -- just like tow truck driver Toad does after his overeager driving leads to a fender-bender. This sequel to Towed by Toad offers further rambunctious, read-aloud rhymes paired with a relatable message. |
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| Turtle with a Toolbox by Beth Ferry; illustrated by DudolfUsing his handy toolbox shell, adorably round-headed Turtle is building something, and each of his animal friends has a unique skill to contribute. Filled with fun-to-say construction sounds and soft, sweet illustrations, this teamwork-focused series opener is "just what the toddler ordered" (Kirkus Reviews).
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| We Are Joy by Chrystal D. Giles; illustrated by Kitt ThomasTold through elegant, poetic words and swirling, jewel-toned illustrations, this affirming picture book celebrates all the facets of Black joy. On each spread, Black children are shown with their loved ones as they play, eat, learn, protest, and revel in the resilience and warmth of community. Read-alikes: Tami Charles' All Because You Matter; Natasha Tarpley's The Me I Choose to Be. |
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I Am the Mountain
by Steven Weinberg
A mountain introduces itself to young visitors through all five senses in this vibrant watercolor book of seasons. Meet the narrator of this book: the mountain. It's cold and windy up here, so you might want to shut your eyes; you don't need them to see the mountain best, anyway. Stay with the mountain for all four seasons, and you can truly get to know it. See the mountain with your hands in the winter, digging in the snow. With your nose in the spring, breathing in the rain and mud. With your ears in the summer, when the birds caw caw and thunder booms, and in autumn, with your tongue, biting into sweet apples and earthy mushrooms. Steven Weinberg brings his acclaimed watercolor painting together with his award-winning writing for children in this immersive, electric ode to the wild world.
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| Bear Hair by Jeff MackA large brown bear, a fuzzy pink hare, and the shaggy blue wig they both covet set the stage for laugh-out-loud funny riffs on bear/bare and hair/hare. Plain backgrounds emphasize the meticulously detailed character illustrations which accompany creator Jeff Mack's distinctive wordplay. This riotous, tongue-twisting exploration of homophones is color-coded for emerging readers. Try these next: Cece Bell's Yam and Donkey books. |
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Firefly Lullaby
by Kenneth Kraegel
From the inimitable author-illustrator Kenneth Kraegel comes another sweetly soothing bedtime book in the vein of Mushroom Lullaby and Mermaid Lullaby. As the sun sets on a warm summer evening, a very small sound calls to those with a certain kind of ear. It is not the sighing song of wrens and robins, nor is it the gentle hum of crickets. It's the magical sound of fireflies--dancing to the music of tiny trumpets, feasting upon an elaborate banquet, and singing songs to settle their wings before huddling close for a soothing night's sleep. This charming and cozy story, with its luminous imagery and lyrical text, will lull little ones into comforting dreams of fireflies flickering in the night.
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| Welcome to Our Classroom! by Alexandra Penfold; illustrated by Suzanne KaufmanTold from the perspective of a kind, supportive teacher, this affirming book follows a diverse class through the discoveries and challenges of a school year. Simple rhymes and an upbeat tone make this a reassuring read for kids who feel anxious about starting (or returning to) school. Previously in this series: All Are Welcome, Big Feelings, All Are Neighbors, Wherever You Go. |
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Hello, Ocean!
by Corinna Luyken
A day at the beach is full of celebration, helping out, and especially discovery in this energetic and beautiful new book by the New York Times bestselling creator of My Heart and The Book of Mistakes. Hello, sand. Hello, toes. Hello, ocean. Hello, hello, hello! In this glowing portrait of beachtime joy, a girl greets the many things she encounters, celebrating them all. Razor clams and sand dollars, the splish and splash of water, logs and dune grass and . . . uh-oh, garbage too. When she discovers a knotted pile of debris, she and her parents work to get it cleaned up, then go on with their busy, happy day at the shore.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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