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| This Baby. That Baby. by Cari Best; illustrated by Rashin KheiriyehTwo babies who live on neighboring streets have parallel experiences in this lighthearted slice-of-life picture book. Rollicking verses and winsome artwork make for an "utterly irresistible" (Kirkus Reviews) read. |
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| Soren's Seventh Song by Dave Eggers; illustrated by Mark HoffmannTeenage humpback whale Soren is sure he can improve on the boring songs of his elders. (Maybe add some maracas, for a start?) Composing a hit song, however, is tougher than expected. Playful humor enlivens this look at the creative process. |
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| The Fix-Its: Nail Needs Help by Sarah Lynne ReulJust when anxious, anthropomorphic Nail starts worrying that he’ll never get free from the wood he’s been driven into, the best-suited tool from the box saves the day. Short, colorful, and packed with easy-to-read speech balloons, this gently funny easy reader is sure to charm. |
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| The Blue Pickup by Natasha Tripplett; illustrated by Monica MikaiIn a lushly illustrated Jamaican town, Ju-Girl and her Granddad bond as they repair cars, culminating in a vibrant tour of their neighborhood in Grandad’s freshly restored old pickup. Read-alikes: Margarita Engle’s All the Way to Havana and The Old Truck by Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey. |
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| The Tree and the River by Aaron BeckerIntricately detailed and sweeping in scope, this wordless epic uses a lone tree to represent nature’s persistence amidst human upheaval and technological change. Inquisitive kids will want to pore over each page. Read-alike: Diana Sudyka’s Little Land. |
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| Beneath by Cori DoerrfeldWhen sad, grumpy Finn insists on staying wrapped in a quilt during a nature walk with Grandpa, Grandpa promises to "think of what’s beneath" -- a mindset that extends to their observations of the forest and eventual talk about feelings. For fans of: Kate Messner’s Over and Under series. |
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| Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple LamWarm-hued watercolors provide a mouth-watering visual feast to accompany this exuberant tale of one family’s gathering at a dim sum restaurant. Dim Sum, Here We Come! serves as both a celebration of cuisine and a primer for newcomers, right down to the artwork on the inside covers. |
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| My Moms Love Me by Anna Membrino; illustrated by Joy Hwang RuizFrom breakfast to a farm outing to a bubble bath before bedtime, this sweet and tender tale offers a rhyming glimpse into a day in the life of a baby and their loving moms. Radiant, dreamy illustrations give the story the feel of a cozy hug.
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| My Baba's Garden by Jordan Scott; illustrated by Sydney SmithFor a child and his beloved Polish Baba (grandmother), love is expressed through spending time, imparting practical knowledge, and taking care through the changes life brings. Spare yet lyrical, muted yet moving, this intergenerational story is the perfect read for a quiet moment. Read-alike: Poppy’s House by Karla Courtney. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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