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Wonder walkers
by Micha Archer
"Two curious children go for a walk, asking imaginative questions about the natural beauty that surrounds them"
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Shhh! The baby's asleep
by JaNay Brown-Wood
One smart little narrator knows just the way to make his baby sister fall back to sleep after his loud and boisterous family and neighbors wake her up!
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Bubbles : a Narwhal and Jelly board book
by Ben Clanton
A board book Narwhal and Jelly story finds Narwhal accidentally bursting a saddened Jellys bubble before offering comfort by showing his friend how the ocean has oodles of bubbles in all sizes and colors. By the creator of Mos Mustache.
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A Good Place
by Lucy Cousins
Searching for the perfect place to live, Bee, Ladybug, Beetle and Dragonfly have a hard time finding a place thats not underfoot, near traffic or otherwise unsafe, in this wonderful picture book with a gentle environmental message.
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Trucks on trucks
by Sorche Fairbank
While exploring basic concepts such as size, shape, color, numbers, professions and communtiy, this lively picture book features page after page of trucks hauling trucks. Illustrations.
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Go to the Park!
by Peter Finn
Every park is a different experience. Some have playgrounds, others have hiking trails, and still others have sprawling lawns on which to have a picnic. Readers will love learning about parks and following the friendly narrator on a trip to a neighborhood park.
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When I Wake Up
by Seth Fishman
Celebrating imagination, creativity, independence and love, this unique picture book, that can be read over and over again, invites young children to choose four different paths for their day.
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A House
by Kevin Henkes
Using interactive questions, declarative sentences, basic shapes and a limited color palette, this timeless picture book presents a story about home, family, community and belonging.
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Circle Under Berry
by Carter Higgins
It's a puzzle. It's a read-aloud. It's a Rubik's cube on paper. This striking, delightfully different exploration of shape, color, and patterns redefines what a picture book can be. Read it once, read it ten times; see something new every time. An elegant and simple approach to explorations of profound depth, this enigmatic, thought-provoking concept book shows young readers that everything in the world can be seen from infinite perspectives.
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In Every House, on Every Street
by Jess Hitchman
A young narrator shares love and laughter with his family during times spent playing games, singing together and baking yummy treats before pitching in to clean up after playtime and apologizing politely for mistakes.
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The Lost Package
by Richard Ho
A tour of the busy work that takes place at post offices is depicted through the journey of a lost package that receives a little help reaching its destination, proving that distance cannot keep loved ones apart.
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Something's Wrong! : a tale of a bear, a hare, and some underwear
by Jory John
Jeff the bear is sure he has forgotten something when he sets out from home, but none of the animals he meets initially inform him that he is only wearing his underwear, until he reaches his friend Anders the hare--who quickly thinks of a way to avoid embarrassing Jeff, by starting a fashion trend.
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Room for Everyone
by Naaz Khan
Set in Zanzibar, this lively rhyming picture book follows a young boy on a crowded bus as he learns, after many stops, that there is always room for everyone.
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Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
by Annie Kubler
Presents an illustrated version of a nursery rhyme, depicting friends pretending to ride a rocket to space. Board book.
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Before the World Wakes
by Estelle Laure
Capturing the magic of daybreak, the importance of small moments and the special bond between siblings, this joyful picture book follows a brother and sister as they revel in the early morning and their time together before the world awakens.
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The Big Bath House
by Kyo Maclear
In this celebration of Japanese culture, family and body positivity, a little girl, her grandmother and aunties visit a traditional bath house where they partake in the rituals that lead up to the bath itself.
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Our Skin : a first conversation about race
by Megan Madison
An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust actions.
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Chaiwala!
by Priti Birla Maheshwari
When their train makes a ten-minute stop at the station in Jaipur, a young girl and her mother hurry to get in line for a cup of chai. The girl orders two cups, and then delights in watching the chaiwala at work--grinding the spices, adding scoops of tea leaves and sugar to the bubbling, boiling milk, then cooling the chai by pouring it from high, back and forth, back and forth--the girl is mesmerized. With a biscuit and a rusk added to their order, mother and child find a spot in the crowded station to rest and enjoy the moment.
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Fluffy McWhiskers : cuteness explosion
by Stephen W. Martin
Fluffy the kitten is so adorable that when anyone sees her, they spontaneously explode into balls of sparkles and fireworks, so she hides where no one can find her, in this funny story about self-acceptance.
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People are Wild
by Margaux Meganck
Turning the tables, this inventive picture book, filled with gorgeous illustrations, asks what animals think of us, teaching readers to have compassion for every living thing and providing a unique perspective on the animal kingdom.
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Children of the Forest
by Matthew Myers
Setting out on an adventure in their own backyard, a young boy and his little sister encounter many dangers, including a hulking beast (their dog), as they set up camp to watch the sun set.
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As Babies Dream
by Lesléa Newman
Celebrating the spirit of shared community and the common values of love and hope, this beautiful bedtime lullaby is a calming ode to nature that will lull children to sleep.
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Coquí in the City
by Nomar Perez
A heartfelt story based on Perez’s own experiences traces the story of a boy and his beloved pet frog, who move to the U.S. mainland from Puerto Rico before discovering that New York City has more in common with San Juan than originally anticipated.
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Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge
by Raúl the Third
Using their new truck to carry party supplies over the bridge, Little Lobo and his dog Bernabé are stuck in traffic and decide to throw an epic party to pass the time.
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Group Hug
by Jean Reidy
When Slug happens upon a lonely beetle and gives him a big hug, the two friends decide to pass it along, in this picture book that encourages kindness and shows "that a hugger finds happiness 'longside the hugged!"
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Construction Site : road crew, coming through!
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
The construction team, with the help of new rough-and-tough road-building machines, build a brand-new superhighway that will get everyone home safe in time for bed!
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Animals! Here We Grow
by Shelley Rotner
Photographs document the life cycle of a variety of mammals, insects, birds, amphibians, and reptiles.
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Dear Treefrog
by Joyce Sidman
A poetic celebration of the joys of finding a kindred spirit follows the experiences of a lonely girl who encounters a tiny treefrog in her new home.
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Best Day Ever!
by Marilyn Singer
This playful puppy thinks she's having the best day ever! She's so happy to be out with her friend, she doesn't even realize that she's being a little naughty. But then he scolds her, and suddenly Worst. Day. Ever. Will puppy be able to make amends and turn their day back around?
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Sun & Son
by Linda Joy Singleton
Told in a sequence of verbs, the activities of a boy's day with his father mirror the sun's journey in the sky from rising in the morning to setting in the evening.
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The Night Is Deep and Wide
by Gillian Sze
High-contrast imagery and soothing verses combine in a bedtime story written as an Italian villanelle that depicts a young child who returns home after picking flowers in the moonlight, as nearby creatures and plants settle down for the evening.
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Mel Fell
by Corey R. Tabor
A heartwarming celebration of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith depicts an endearing, courageous kingfisher who falls down, down, down before learning to fly up, up, up.
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Inside Cat
by Brendan Wenzel
Told in rhyming text, Inside Cat views the world through many windows, watching the birds, squirrels, and people go by--but when the door opens it discovers a whole new view.
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Natsumi's Song of Summer
by Robert Paul Weston
This sweet and gentle picture book celebrates summer in Japan, as one little girl shares her love for insects with her cousin who is visiting from America.
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What are Little Girls Made Of?
by Jeanne Willis
A feminist reimagining of classic nursery rhymes depicts a Georgie Porgie who never dares to make the girls cry, a Little Bo-Peep who takes no-nonsense care of her sheep and a woman doctor who puts Humpty Dumpty together again.
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Five Little Chicks
by Dan Yaccarino
Simple rhyming text describes the behavior of five little chicks in spring.
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Off-Limits
by Helen Yoon
In this joyful ode to office supplies, a curious young daughter sneaks into her dad's office, where she discovers a magical wonderland of sticky tape, paper clips, and colorful sticky notes.
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Ollie Feels Fine
by Toni Yuly
Meet Ollie, a colorful octopus! After a busy day, he learns that it is fine to feel all of his feelings and that it is okay to not always feel okay.
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