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| You're So Amazing! by James and Lucy Catchpole; illustrated by Karen GeorgePlaying in the park with friends becomes frustrating for Joe when onlookers keep calling him "amazing" just for playing with one leg. Can't he just have fun without it becoming "The Joe Show?" This slice-of-life story offers expressive artwork and a matter-of-fact tone. |
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| The Heart Never Forgets by Ana Otaru; illustrated by Hayden GoodmanAs the first masquerade without Grandpa gets underway, a West African child and her family celebrate their beloved ancestor through memories, food, and -- in a first for the little girl -- dance. Rich sensory details enhance this tale of enduring love. |
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| Oh, Are You Awake? by Bob Shea; illustrated by JarvisPenguin is exhausted, but every time he begins to drift off into dreams filled with candy and magical adventures, he's startled awake by his bored, antsy friend Lion. Textured, playful art with lots of visual humor makes this picture book a great read-aloud. Read-alike: Jory John's Goodnight Already! |
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| Piper Chen Sings by Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran; illustrated by Qin LengEnergetic young Piper lives and breathes music. But when the prospect of singing a solo for an audience fills her tummy with butterflies, she needs advice from her trusted Nai Nai to help her into the spotlight. This sweet and encouraging read is the first from Hamilton's Phillipa Soo and co-author Maris Pasquale Doran. |
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| Two Together by Brendan WenzelVisuals are paramount in this sparsely worded experiment in perspective. Readers get to peep through the eyes of the titular two -- a dog painted in bold sweeps and a cat drawn in soft scribbles -- as each perceives the world in their own distinct way. Series alert: Two Together is a companion book to They All Saw a Cat and Inside Cat. |
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| The Voice in the Hollow by Will HillenbrandWhile struggling through a blizzard in the creepy woodland Hollow, little mouse Hubert finds a mysterious helper. Shivery thrills abound in the snowy artwork, with an interactive fold-out spread offering a jolt of excitement before the cozy conclusion. |
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| Jungle Cat by Andrew Larsen; illustrated by Udayana LugoIn this adorable small-scale adventure, orange tabby cat Bob views his apartment building home as a jungle to explore. He even makes friends with all the neighbors -- and those neighbors band together to help when Bob needs saving from his own curiosity. |
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| Children of the Forest by Matthew MyersThe playful juxtaposition of dramatic words and down-to-earth pictures generates the humor in this tale of two survivalists (a kid and their toddler sister) as they explore the wilderness (their backyard), scavenge supplies (raid the kitchen), and brave fearsome beasts (the family pets). |
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| Skater Baby by Jack NoelMom is taking Baby to the park for a walk, but Baby has other ideas, such as escaping her stroller, snagging a skateboard, and joyriding through the park with an ever-growing crowd in pursuit. Read-alike: Matt Ringler's Strollercoaster for more exhilarating, chaotic fun. |
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| The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish by Chloe SavageSome say that the giant Arctic jellyfish is a myth, but intrepid Dr. Morley and her crew are determined to find it! Whimsical illustrations packed with fun details (including cutaway views of the research vessel and glimpses of the elusive jellyfish) reward close attention to this charming faux-documentary picture book. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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