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| The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed; illustrated by Hatem AlyCreative chaos ensues when a little sister puts her stamp on the book her big brother has written: "She ruined every rhyming verse, so now my story sounds much -- MORE MAGNIFICENT!" Color-coded dialogue and energetic illustrations add to the laugh-out-loud fun. |
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| The Last Zookeeper by Aaron BeckerIn a precarious postapocalyptic world, a robot labeled "NOA" works diligently to protect a menagerie of animals from ever-rising floodwaters. Whether or not they’re familiar with the story of Noah’s ark, kids will be riveted by the lush, detailed illustrations and wordless worldbuilding in this hopeful tale. |
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| Ahoy! by Sophie BlackallAvast 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. Read-alike: Laura Perdew’s The Fort. |
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| You're Going to Love This Book! by Jory John; illustrated by Olivier TallecUnabashed verve overflows from this picture book as it announces its supposed appeals: Bedtimes! Dentists! Brussels sprouts! Plus chores -- ah yeahhh! With exuberant artwork, enthusiastic interjections, and a twist ending, this book is sure to elicit heaps of giggles. YEAHHH! |
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| Friends Beyond Measure by Lalena FisherThis simple story of enduring friendship boasts unusual visuals: infographics! Kids who love visual information will want to pore over the Venn diagram of interests, the schematic for making fairy tea, the flowchart for ways to spend more together, and lots more. |
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| Big by Vashti HarrisonFor little kids, being "big" is a good thing -- until suddenly it isn’t. Winner of the 2024 Caldecott Medal, this cleverly illustrated and tenderly told story about how judgment and fatphobia impacts a big-hearted girl will resonate with readers of all ages. |
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| One Day by Joanna Ho; illustrated by Faith PrayGlowing with warmth and affirmation, this gentle picture book focuses on a mother and baby, noting the sensory details of their day and listing the mother’s hopes for her son’s future. Read-alikes: Tasha Spillett-Sumner’s I Sang You Down from the Stars and Andrea Davis Pinkney’s Bright Brown Baby. |
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| Jump In! by Shadra StricklandWhen jump ropes hit the pavement, the invitation in this book’s title beckons an entire neighborhood into joyful, boisterous play, from the "Double Dutch divas" to older Ms. Mabel with her "funky wiggle." Read-alike: Jacqueline Woodson’s The World Belonged to Us. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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