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Bored panda
by Mike Bender
Seeking relief from boredom, Panda ventures outdoors for inspiration.
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You can't catch me!
by Catherine Rayner
Dexter the fox loves to play chase with Molly the hare and Olive the owl, but Dexter can't keep up, in a book that shows how we all have something important to bring to the game.
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You're So Amazing!
by James and Lucy Catchpole; illustrated by Karen George
Playing 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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Good Morning, Space
by Linda Bondestam
Wake up, Mommy and Daddy! The sun is rising, the stars are shining, and friends all over the universe are jumping out of bed to greet the day. Snoring aliens, parties on rocket ships, and interstellar bath time -- it's a brand-new day in outer space! When Sweetie peeks through a toilet paper tube at the early morning sky, a spectacular world appears through the makeshift telescope -- many worlds, in fact. With abundant humor, interactive cutouts, and plenty of Easter eggs for those with a curious eye, Good Morning, Space is a delightful new story from Linda Bondestam, creator of My life at the bottom: the story of a lonesome axolotl.
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| Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson; illustrated by Dan SantatWhile it might begin with innocuous animal introductions, this picture book soon reveals its bias, declaring that all fish are sneaky, rebellious outlaws who absolutely CAN’T be trusted. Kids and adults alike will appreciate the clever visual humor in this uproarious read-aloud, laughing all the way to the end (where the unreliable narrator is revealed). |
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| Oh, Olive! by Lian ChoAlthough her parents are serious painters devoted to minimalist precision, rambunctious and ultra-confident young Olive expresses herself through bold splashes of color. Can this family of artists learn to understand each other? Try Blurp’s Book of Manners by Cindy Derby for another funny, color-drenched tale of challenging the status quo. |
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| The Concrete Garden by Bob GrahamVisuals are paramount in this hopeful, colorfully illustrated post-lockdown tale. After a long and lonely pandemic winter, all the children in an apartment building spill outside to adorn the courtyard with chalk art, bringing joy to the whole neighborhood. |
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| Time to Make Art by Jeff MackIn this playfully philosophical picture book, a child wonders: How long does art take? Can it have mistakes? How should it feel? These questions (and more) are addressed by an inclusive array of real-life artists, showcasing styles from across the ages and the globe. |
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| The Artist by Ed VereA rainbow-colored creature revels in making art. Her murals -- illustrated with the verve of a real child's drawings -- delight her neighbors. But is the thrill of creation worth the inevitable setbacks? This tale of learning through mistakes will speak to artists of all ages. Read-alikes: Danielle Davis and Mags DeRoma's To Make or Peter H. Reynolds' The Dot. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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