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| Let's Be Bees by Shawn HarrisSound effects rule in this rambunctious read-aloud. Beginning with the "BUZZ!" of bees, an adult and a child imagine themselves as animals, weather, and more, shouting out their chirps, rattles, and roars. With each transformation, sweeping, scribbly lines of artwork bring their playful visions to life. |
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| Smiling Eyes by Linda Sue Park; illustrated by Lenny WenTold through bouncy rhyming couplets, this buoyant story follows a day in the life of one city kid who observes the diverse colours, shapes, expressions, and functions of the human eye. Read-alike: Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho. |
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| Good Golden Sun by Brendan Wenzel"Good golden sun, where have you been?" asks the honeybee, kicking off a series of boldly illustrated questions demonstrating the connections between the sun and life on Earth. The gentle rhythm and inquisitive structure makes Good Golden Sun a strong choice for storytime as well as engaging curious minds. |
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Porcupine and Cactus
by Katie Frawley
While on a long and lonely desert walk, chatty and hopeful Porcupine attempts to befriend Cactus, but when his prickly new pal doesn't say a word, Porcupine refuses to give up on their unlikely friendship!
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Duck, duck, Dad?
by Lorna Scobie
This paws-itively hilarious book follows Ralph the dog as he unexpectedly becomes the new dad to a flock of ducklings and must learn to wing it, in this celebration of love and community.
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| Lucky Duck by Greg PizzoliFeeling glum and unlucky after a series of tiny misfortunes, Susan the duck is cheered by visits from a wolf with surprise gifts -- gifts like tasty veggies and a duck-sized soup pot. Featuring clean-lined cartoon illustrations and an uproarious slapstick conclusion, this offbeat story subverts expectations. For fans of: Mo Willems’ That Is NOT a Good Idea!. |
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| Very Good Hats by Emma Straub; illustrated by Blanca GómezWith bold paper collage illustrations, this whimsical picture book demonstrates how "anything can be a hat if you believe it is." Whether you're sharing it with a group or one-on-one, Very Good Hats provides a perfect launch into categorization activities or imaginative endeavors. |
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| Ursula Upside Down by Corey R. TaborUrsula, a pink, upside-down catfish in the Congo River basin, is confident in her perspective: aquatic weeds above, sunshine below. Then another fish prompts Ursula to flip, prompting readers to flip the book and share in her changed point of view. For fans of: the playful, interactive storytelling in author Corey R. Tabor's Mel Fell and Simon and the Better Bone. |
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| Dare to Be Daring by Chelsea Lin Wallace; illustrated by Lian Cho
hoopla eBookAn inclusive crew of kids decide that they'll "dare to be daring." Separately and in groups, they face fears such as a dodgeball game, a dark basement, and a visit to the dentist. Despite setbacks (“nope, not happening”), they all find their bravery in this relatable, rhyming read. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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