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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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A celebration of the bonds of love that connect us all.

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Life is a creature of many shapes. She accompanies us every day–from the day we are born until the day we die.

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Fiona has an accident at school and is afraid her whole class will laugh at her.

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All sorts of things happen at night while a young child sleeps.

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A little girl discovers all of the treasures in her grandmother’s purse.

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Can Klondike wait until his sister’s birthday party to eat a cupcake?

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Two sisters enjoy a winter’s day in different ways. Nice art!

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An elephant meets a tank, but is he friend or foe? Sweet!

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A toy dinosaur gets left behind in a doctor’s waiting room.

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Edie is very good at getting her family up in the morning, decorating the house, jazzing up the dog, and styling grandpa’s hair. Sometimes she needs to be reminded not to be quite so helpful.

Picture Books At The Library 135

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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Peep waits very impatiently for her first snow. Beautiful art!

As Fergus packs his bags to go on vacation with his parents, he remembers that he loaned his bucket and shovel, goggles, and kite to his friends. Love the art in this one too!

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The author and illustrator argue about how the story should be illustrated.

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A little girl dreams of being a cowgirl.

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A finicky cat asks every animal it comes across what they eat.

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A group of kids wait for conditions to be just right for skating on the frozen beaver flood.

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Delve into the undergrowth to discover the story of a food chain in the jungle.

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A friendship forms between a little girl and the winged horse she receives as a gift.

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Little Owl and Mommy have fun imagining what might hatch from the new egg.

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A boy provides instructions as he searches high and low for an elephant. Clever!

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A boy rescues a whale tangled in a fishing net even though his father told him not to. Heartwarming story!

Picture Books At The Library 134

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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Not satisfied with his green frosting and little hat, a cookie shaped like a dinosaur demands to be redecorated. FUN!

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Tortoise’s friends try to convince him to stay awake instead of sleeping through winter.

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Here’s what to do if you find a yeti under your bed and decide to wake him. Fun story and art!

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When an uninvited guest interrupts his tea break and decides to stay, Henry is less than thrilled.

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When a polar bear washes up on the edge of the wild wood, the other animals fear and avoid him.

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Jake the mouse is so fast that he outruns a cat, a fox, a wolf, and a bear.

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Sam does not want Eva to add to his drawing, but she does anyway, and things soon get out of hand.

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Bizzy Mizz Lizzie is so busy with violin, ballet, art lessons, baseball, and more, that she dozes off during the spelling bee.

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Fox would rather play than get ready for winter like the other animals. Love, love, love the illustrations!

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A young boy shares how good he feels after a hair cut.

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Strangers seeking shelter from a blizzard are turned away by the other animals.

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A little girl stays up all night, but then is too tired to enjoy the following day.

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

This batch is overflowing with fun!

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A look at nature as winter turns to spring and spring to summer. Beautiful!

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A little dragon named Drake is reluctant to listen to his father who tells him to go burn down some houses in the village.

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Panda siblings don’t always get along, but they always agree on one thing: bamboo is the best.

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Belbum the giant has lost his pants and decides to go find them. Funny!

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Winter is coming and the fox is unsure what to do; none of the other animals plans seem quite right. Lovely art!

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A tiny narwhal dreams of exploring the world beyond its fishbowl.

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A little girl sets out to help her grandpa find his Cree language again. Heartwarming!

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Ming and her poppy appreciate life’s simple moments as they walk around town.

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A kitten who just wants to play, gets in trouble when he makes a mess. Cute art!

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An anteater who loves to eat, eats everything but ants. Fun wordplay!

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Snickerdoodle can’t resist Mom’s famous lemon poppy seed cake with buttercream icing.

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Kevin the koala doesn’t like change. How will he cope when a disaster causes his whole world to come crashing down? Fun rhyming text!

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When Baby and Mama go to the market, Mama doesn’t notice all the treats the sellers give to Baby. Cute story and art!

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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A girl loses her favorite doll on the way to her grandma’s house, but it’s returned to her by someone special. Beautiful illustrations!

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A little girl’s pet turtle sets off to find a gift for the girl’s seventh birthday.

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Even a small mouse can conquer big things. Striking cover!

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A girl hates her shadow and cuts it off, but later she realizes how much an important part of her it was.

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Little Penguin ate his friend Kenneth’s lollipop without asking and now he needs to make things right. Funny!

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A leaping flea sets off a chain reaction of leaping, jumping, bounding creatures. Lovely art!

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A fox attempts to teach a trio of lemmings to read in order to save them from their habit of jumping off cliffs.

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An introduction to numbers and how you can find them everywhere.

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With Dragon as boat and Girl as crew, the two friends sail off in search of Far Away.

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Little Train goes out on the track all by himself for the very first time.

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An exploration of building forts throughout all four seasons. Clever concept book about the seasons!

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Farmer MacDonald’s farm is invaded by a group of escaped zoo animals.

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A mama robot helps her little bot get ready for bed. Awesome, colorful art and fun rhyming text!

Picture Books At The Library 131

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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Engrossed in a book, Henry decides to ignore the school bell, which sets off a chain reaction.

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A young pirate sets off alone to prove she’s a good pirate, and to make amends for a mistake.

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Les is clean and responsible, while Ronnie is dirty and laid back. Will these opposite feet ever learn to walk in one another’s shoes?

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Annie wants to be in the school talent show with her friends Lillemor and Lilianne, but she won’t listen to any of their ideas.

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A boy and his father make a pizza from scratch.

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When their pizza gets loose and starts wreaking havoc all over town, the witches need help from the neighborhood kids.

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Two young seeds can’t wait to grow up and become pears.

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A bear sits and waits through the changing seasons for his friend to show up.

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Everyone is Strictville is terrified when their town is invaded by hundreds of adorable puppies.

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A brother and sister spend a fun-filled day with their grandparents enjoying the wintry outdoors. Lovely art!

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Lila wants to help her family get ready for Shabbat dinner.

Picture Books At The Library 130

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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A stranded wolf cub is rescued and raised by a loving polar bear. Sweet!

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Two baby elephants are captured and sent away to perform at a circus.

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When a giant chicken shows up in her kitchen, Anyaugo must find a way to save the yams for the New Yam Festival.

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Fred the beaver tries to make friends with the super cool lumberjack he meets in the woods.

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A boy welcomes several animals into his home who are searching for a warm place in which to settle for winter. Fun read!

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Follow a mother and her family through all the stages and battles of cancer.

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Ira is a bit too enthusiastic about making friends before he starts at his new school.

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Lucy’s had enough of her little sister Mia always wreaking havoc in her room.

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When Molly and Mae meet at the train station, two journeys begin: one through the countryside and one through the ups and downs of friendship.

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Yoomi’s brothers call her a baby because she won’t eat kimchi. Maybe there’s a way to make it tastier.

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Julie helps her grandpa find the perfect new chair.

Picture Books At The Library 129

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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A little boy and his mother go in search of the moon on a walk through the city.

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During a skink hunt with Papa, little monster wonders if Papa loves the swamp more than he love him. Clever and fun to read!

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Cinderella has a twin named Tinderella and, together, the sisters split all the chores, but they cannot share Prince Charming.

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Melvin gets into trouble at school because he cannot resist making a variety of strange noises, such as a tiger, a shark, and a train.

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Zelda wants to be the first chicken in space, but none of her friends will help her achieve her dream.

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A lonely panda tries to make friends with another panda, but nothing seems to work.

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When a little girl’s father is arrested during a peaceful march, letters of support give him hope and set him free.

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Two sisters worry about all the things they have lost until they finally learn to look toward the future instead.

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As the news tells of anger and hatred, a frightened young girl wonders what she can do to make the world a better place.

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When Malaika’s mom marries a man from Canada, and they have to move there, Malaika has trouble adjusting to her new home and family.

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Tiger tries to prove that the rumors about him being dangerous are not true.

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A little whale sets off to find out what it feels like to be a friend.

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Two boys connect the lines they have drawn, but a mistake causes a growing rift between them.

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Fox invites his friends along on a wild, adventure-filled bike ride.

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A polar bear cub and its mother explore the beauty of the Arctic as the seasons change.

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A brother and sister explore nature as the seasons change from autumn to winter.

Follow along as children experience the endless firsts of growing up–first time tying their shoes, first time catching a ball, etc.

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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An unusual young girl who lives alone in the woods sets off in search of a bedtime story.

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Wolf meets a little girl, but instead of gobbling her up, he decides he wants to be friends.

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A feather goes in search of the bird to whom it belongs.

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Edna the chicken shows Tyrannosaurus Rex that she’s not afraid of him.

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Mouse makes a pot of blue corn soup, but when her neighbors come calling, will she have enough to share? Sweet story, beautiful art, and a fun read!

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Giraffe and Bird pester and annoy one another because they are not friends. Nice art!

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A school bus tells readers all about how he gets kids to school safe and sound.

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When Bella’s new baby brother takes her special blanket, she must teach him how to make his own blanket just as special.

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A pigeon private investigator helps a little canary solve the mystery of the missing birds.

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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A duck and a mouse happily take up residence in a wolf’s belly.

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Bruce’s house is getting too crowded, so he decides to move.

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Max the kitten and his new friend bird help each other learn how to fly.

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A boy builds a robot of his grandmother, who takes the boy to a very special house made just for him.

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Frank the spider must learn to cope when one of his legs goes missing.

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All day long, Buster the dog and the baby play chase.

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Two boys use all of their quarters to try and get the race car from the gumball machine.

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Horace and Hattie meet a new friend and have fun playing hide and seek with him.

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A step-by-step manual on how to make friends with a ghost, should you be lucky enough to meet one.

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A big sister, who fancies herself a princess, has trouble dealing with her little brother, whom she dubs King Baby.

Picture Books At The Library: Christmas Roundup 2017

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A first introduction to the biblical Christmas story.

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Mouse snoops to find his Christmas gift when he spends Christmas at Bear’s house. Fun!

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A young girl named Marie receives a nutcracker as a gift from her uncle. Beautiful adaptation of the Nutcracker story!

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Peanut is nuts about Christmas and can’t wait to get to his grandma’s house for dinner, but will he get there on time when snow begins to cover the path?

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Otto is very excited for Christmas–perhaps a bit too excited. Will he ruin everything?

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Princess Eliza uses her gadget-making skills to help the elves prepare for Christmas while Santa Claus is sick.

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A little girl is awoken on Christmas Eve by a very special reindeer.

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The children show their dinosaur friends how to properly prepare for Santa’s arrival.

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Little Bunny doesn’t know what to bring Jesus for his birthday. Sweet!

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A pair of cardinals are separated when their tree is cut down and taken to the big city. Lovely!

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Ride along through a winter wonderland with a girl, a boy, a dog, and a pony to the tune of Jingle Bells. Gorgeous illustrations!

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Maxwell sets traps for Santa Claus.

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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While getting ready for a bath one evening, a little boy gets stuck in his clothes.

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A boy promises his friend, an elderly lady, that one day he will fix up her old house. Love the use of color in this one!

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Nokomis Josephine walks to raise awareness of our need to protect water for future generations.

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When Lola the armadillo accidentally knocks over a jug of juice, she panics and decides to run away.

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An adventure-loving boy dreams he is Robinson Crusoe.

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A prayer from mother to son that he will always be in safe hands.

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When three bear brothers are sent on an urgent quest, the middle bear discovers he’s just the perfect size to save the day.

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A little toy train has a big adventure in the great outdoors. Great illustrations and nice intro to different types of trains!

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When Moonlight Pond freezes over, the forest animals come out to take part in the annual talent contest, but Toad doesn’t have a talent like the others. Beautiful art!

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Inspired by a real hero dog named Vera who lived at the US Coast Guard base in the San Francisco Bay.

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A young frog is bored and has trouble finding something to do.

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Monkey tries to make a trade with owl for his red balloon. Clever!

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A lyrical celebration of multiculturalism as a parent shares with a child the value of their heritage.

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When a girl finds a mysterious book of martial-arts poses, she ignores the warning printed inside. Fun!

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Leon is confused about where they will put the new baby now that he’s home. Cute!

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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A celebration of the many tender, madcap ways we love one another.

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When the whole family and guests show up for the big dinner at Grandma’s house, it’s clear that the house is much too small to hold them all.

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Big Monster must find a way to outwit Little Monster when Little Monster says he’s not tired.

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Edmond Bigsnout sets off to catch a city bunny for his dinner, but is thwarted at every turn.

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When two fearful children are terrified of each other, their monsters try to help.

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When an antlered ship arrives in the harbor, an inquisitive fox joins the crew on a quest for adventure. Beautiful art!

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When a mountain separates Manjhi’s poor village from schools and hospitals, he uses a hammer and chisel, and twenty years of his life to create a road through the mountain.

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Once a year, Abuelo comes from Mexico to visit his family; he brings his guitar, his music, and his memories.

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Cap’n Rex must convince his crew that they can overcome a giant shark, a thick fog, and an erupting volcano to find the buried treasure.

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An excited dog see lots of fun things through the window.

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Little Elliot and Mouse take a trip to the country and make some new friends.

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A day in the life of a squirrel.

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Inspired by Little Kunoichi’s relationship with her pet ninja bunny, Chibi Samurai sets off to find a companion for himself.

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Three kids take a flashlight with them and go outside to play at night. Imaginative illustrations!

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A young boy tries to follow all of the rules in order to attend his friend’s party. Funny!

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When Little i’s dot falls off and rolls away, he sets out on a journey to find it. Clever!

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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Napoleon the chameleon tries to make friends with the animals that live near him in the jungle, but has a hard time being seen.

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A young child realizes the connection between the natural world and himself and gives thanks.

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A skater leaves lines across the ice and the page. 

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Spending all of his time on social media making online friends, Nerdy Birdy neglects his live friend Vulture.

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Two dogs decide to follow their dads when they leave for yet another trip, but end up having an adventure of their own.

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When William stumbles upon a delivery of food destined for Fairy-tale Headquarters, he decides to spice things up.

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A young boy and his father awake early to go fishing on the shores of a small pond.

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A bossy girl named Maddie tries to tell Ally and her friends that they have to follow her rules.

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Two dinosaur friends go for a drive, but the driver can’t resist the urge to honk the horn.

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Maria and her family spend the day making applesauce.

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Pepper goes with her mother to the tailor to have a dress made just for her.

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Children excitedly discuss the details of their upcoming birthdays.

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Explore the mysteries of life and death–mourn those who have passed, but celebrate those who have been born.

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Lulu is sick and can’t go outside to climb trees, her favorite thing to do, so she finds another way to climb a tree.

A child walks an old dog very, very slowly.

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A ghost is too afraid to go into the scary dark woods.

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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A toddler enjoys the range of sounds he hears as his busy day comes to an end.

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Uni the unicorn brings a little girl to meet the other unicorns so that they’ll finally believe.

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When a mysterious shopkeeper tells Isaac about a legendary book that holds the answers to every question ever asked, he embarks on a lifelong search for the Book of Gold.

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A boy and his parents drive to the city of Havana, Cuba in their old family car.

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It’s time for Flynn to sleep in his first big boy bed, but there’s one rather large problem–a walrus!

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A twist on the classic fairy tale in which a queen places a pea under a young lady’s mattress to see if she truly is a princess.

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Goose is all packed up and ready to cross the street to the picnic spot. What could go wrong?

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After tossing and turning in his bed, a little boy embarks on a nighttime quest to find a cozy place to rest.

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Groovy Joe doesn’t get upset when his house fills up with dancing dogs. He keeps on rocking.

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Little Chengdu the panda tries to do as much as he can on his own, until he learns he could use some help.

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One night, both Bunny and Dog see a shooting star. Could this shared moment be the start of a friendship.

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A child on a trip with his mom, who only wants to play his video game, goes outside to explore.

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When all of the apples are missing from the tree, Fox sets off to solve the mystery.

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Robot has lost his arm. He searches everywhere, but cannot find it. Incredible cut paper art!

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Two sheep set out on an adventure and meet a third sheep who may actually be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Funny and clever!

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In this nearly wordless alphabet book, a little cat runs away and gets caught up in a wild chase that goes everywhere from A to Z. Also funny and clever!

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

There’s a book for every taste in this batch!

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A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school.

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A group of kids finds a way to enjoy the day, rain or shine, indoors or out.

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A girl who cannot sleep decides to count sheep and other woolly animals by ones, twos, fives, and tens.

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When the sun goes down, the gorillas come out to dance and play.

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Hippo feels bad that he didn’t bring anything to the picnic, so he sets off to find some berries for his friends.

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Ben loves the very large, very unusual “dog” he adopted, but the townsfolk don’t appreciate the trouble she’s causing.

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When firefighter duckies rescue everyone and everything, chaos ensues.

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A new twist on the classic tale of the hunt for Moby Dick.

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Jack and the townsfolk are tired of eating beans, so Jack climbs up the beanstalk to find something else to eat.

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Counts up ten dogs who are waiting in a shelter, then counts back down to one as each is adopted.

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Rodney’s class goes on a field trip to the park, but it’s not the park Rodney expects.

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A curious cat wonders who owns the moon and all manner of creatures from a bird to the ocean claim it as theirs. Fun to read! Great for repeat readings!

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In the stillness of a summer dawn, two siblings leave their campsite with fishing rods, tackle, and bait and push a red canoe into the lake. Lovely art!

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Philomena gets new glasses, so sister Audrey gets some too. Sister Nora Jane thinks if both of them have them, then shouldn’t she? Adorable!

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Buddy and Earl enjoy their time in school–Buddy as student and Earl as teacher. Cute addition to the series!

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Whobert the owl sets out to solve the case of who killed Perry the Possum. Clever!

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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When Mama hears Brooks and Mikey fighting over yet another toy, she takes it away.

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A young boy tracks down an elusive ghost in the hidden rooms of a fantastical magic shop.

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Bear has made a den for himself, and chairs and tables and beds, but something is still missing.

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When school supplies go missing, Chico the monkey investigates the mystery.

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A girl is excited when the circus comes to town, but her family is too busy with farm chores to enjoy it.

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Princess Truly’s adventures are a celebration of individuality, girl power, diversity, and dreaming big.

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Eli the dog has been with Astrid since she was a baby, and now that Eli is getting older, Astrid wants to make fun memories with him. Sweet!

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Mama Lion and Tigey compete in a cross country road race where they discover that coming in first isn’t what makes you a winner.

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Sadie and Sherman set out to save a goldfish that was tossed into the ocean by an ungrateful girl.

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Lily the lamb imagines she’s a gymnast, a cowboy, a cupid, and more, but her big imagination gets her into even bigger trouble. Love the art!

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Little Philbert the mouse tries everything he can think of to get fellow tea lover Oliver the cat’s attention.

Engineer Arielle drives her train through Jerusalem on Israel Independence Day.

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A troupe of merry volunteers attempt to rescue poor Billy Bloo from the goo, only to find themselves stuck as well.

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Six playful penguins follow simple clues that lead them to find each letter of the alphabet.

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It’s almost the first day of school and Bonaparte is literally falling to pieces. Love the art in this one too!

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The kittens need a teacher. Is cat up for the toughest job yet? Fun addition to the Cat series!

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

Chirri and Chirra are surprised by the magical world they discover in the tall grass of the meadow.

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Twins Dax and Zoe are ready for kindergarten, but, oh no, they’ll be in different classrooms!

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Frog has had enough of being sat on by Dog, so he changes the rules. Fun!

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Zoey the chicken creates a school in the barn for her friend Sam the pig.

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Arnold is nervous about his first day of kindergarten, so he becomes the brave Super Saurus.

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A boy goes searching for a bear at bedtime. Sweet!

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Manny puts on his invisible cape to stand up to a bully at school.

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Explains the rules a kid must follow to survive the perilous world of the lunch room.

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Here’s everything you need to know to help your teacher get ready for the first day of school.

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Sometimes being a boat is full of adventures on the high seas, but at other times, arguing passengers can run you aground.

Erin sneaks aboard her mother’s fishing boat to find out if the legend of Black Rock is true. Whimsical and artistic!

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Five unlikely heroes must save the Super Happy Magic Forest from Zorgoth, Super Slug of Doom.

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Grace and Walter’s father tells them a scary story about two children in a dark forest. Clever story within a story!

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Casey wants what his older sister has–a shimmery skirt, glittery nails, and a sparkly bracelet.

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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When Lucy’s friend Brock visits, Sparkle is jealous until he discovers he shares Brock’s love of drumming and dancing.

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Follow a little girl as she shares all of her favorite things, from the holes she digs to the hugs she gives.

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When your brother is a monkey, be prepared for messes and mayhem.

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Race cars line up, ready to zoom down mountains, past waterfalls, and through tunnels to the finish line. 

 

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Zombelina has an idea to help her new friend work through his show-and-tell day jitters.

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When her big sister is too busy to play, a little sister creates Sister Day.

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A cat explains why cats make much better pets than dogs.

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Two balls of clay have a great time shaping themselves into various animals.

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Time Out isn’t such a terrible punishment when you have a spaceship to board, a starry sky to visit, and a moon to circle.

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Mommy and Lila are going to visit Grandpa, but Lila is busy playing in her own imaginary world.

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Follow a little girl in author Patricia MacLachlan’s semi-autobiographical picture book and learn what it might take to grow up to become a writer.

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Millions of children around the world protest bath time every day.

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A little red train picks up a few uninvited passengers.

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When a class pet proves to be more than a handful, the students must convince their teacher to release him into the wild.

 

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

Gus wants to take tap dance lessons but he can’t afford tap shoes.

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A rivalry ensues when a new knishery opens up across the street from Benny’s parent’s shop.

 

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A mother Maiasaura dinosaur finds an egg and decides to care for it as if it were her own.

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Mitzi is determined to discover what the strange ingredient in her muffin is.

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Black Belt Bunny faces a serious challenge–making a salad. Cute!

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A hungry giant goes in search of some tasty children to eat. Fun read aloud!

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As George gets ready for school, he realizes he’s forgetting something, but he can’t figure out what.

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A little girl makes a sandwich for her father filled with all of his favorite things.

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When Amanda’s first day of kindergarten doesn’t go to plan, she decides to quit and join her brother in second grade.

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A hungry but generous giraffe gives away all of his apples to the other animals.

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Bear is determined to prepare for his party all by himself. He can get dressed, pick apples, and make sandwiches without help from anyone.

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The dinosaurs cause havoc all over the school.

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Two little mice hear all sorts of noises as they go about their day. Love the use of color in this one!

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Hector collects acorns of different shapes and sizes and stores them in his desk at school.

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All sorts of trains, from passenger to freight, are constantly on the move.

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

Fabulous mix of artistic talent in this bunch!!!

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Little Excavator wants to do what the big trucks do, but he’s too small.

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A prim and proper mouse tries to convince the reader that nothing interesting will happen in the book.

A little monster has trouble finding suitable new underwear.

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Babies are cared for by loved ones in every way and grow up in the blink of an eye.

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Little Plane is good at arcs and dives, but he has trouble doing loopity-loops.

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Garcia and Colette can’t agree on where to explore, so they set out on independent expeditions.

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Wally is a boa constrictor who loves hugs, but his friends from school are afraid of getting hugs from him.

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A child searches for the perfect spot to read.

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Sometimes it’s fun to be wet and sometimes it’s not. There are all kinds of ways to get wet.

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Celebrate life with animals of every kind. All around lovely!

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A sweeping view of America, its strength and inclusiveness, from sea to shining sea. Beautiful paintings!

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Two children are left behind at the zoo after dark, and that’s when the magic happens. Fantastic illustrations!

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On a rainy day, Hare finds many things to complain about until Bear finally has had enough. Incredible artwork!

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A little girl and a group of animals challenge the reader to a staring contest. Clever concept!

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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Two mice each claim the boulder, until someone bigger intervenes.

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When Danny’s sister doubts his boast that he can drink the entire sea, he not only proves he was right, he swallows everything else too.

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A little girl shares magical secrets about her backyard world. 

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Energetic and enthusiastic Ladybug Girl visits the museum with her grandfather.

Meet a whole host of baby animals and learn how their parents keep them safe.

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Muddle prepares a surprise picnic for his best friend, Mo. But will Mo eat it?

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With flute in hand and drums in tow, Benny teaches the other babies how to put on a show.

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Lou can do a lot of things, but she’s never climbed a tree. Is she brave enough to try?

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From Afghan hounds to zuchons, count these canines of every shape and size as they enjoy their favorite thing: riding in cars.

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When best friends Fox, Rabbit, Hedgehog, and Mouse discover a book in the woods, they set off to return it to its owner.

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A boy recounts all the “bad guy” stuff he did throughout the week.

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Mingo the flamingo is injured and becomes lost during his first migration.

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New in the neighborhood, Colette desperately wants to make friends, so she makes up a story about a lost pet.

Barkus, a large dog, comes to live with Nicky when her uncle goes traveling.

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Pete is not a boulder, or a squirrel, or a bird. He’s a little elephant who doesn’t like to wear pants. Cute!

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Ethel the cat, who is very set in her ways, is surprised when, in the course of her usual day, she unexpectedly turns blue. Sweet!

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A girl and her puppy get to know one another. Adorable!

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Letter C and K argue when K accuses C of stealing all the best words that start with the “k” sound. Clever with really fun art too!

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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A jaguar asks a coati who asks a cockatiel who asks a sloth to wake him up in exactly ten minutes. Will the sloth be able to stay awake that long?

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In this fictional story, Amelia Simmons, writer of the first American cookbook, creates an Independence Cake in 1789 to offer the newly elected President, George Washington.

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Lonely Blobfish invites everyone to a party, but miscommunication leads to unexpected results. 

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Percy tells a lie, and it turns into a monster. As Percy’s guilt grows, so does the monster, which gets hungrier and hungrier.

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A shy little girl wears a cat mask to help her feel braver.

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Life was sweet for Benedict the bear until the day the bees went on strike. Great early intro to beekeeping!

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Next week there’s a talent show for grandparents at school. Jeremy’s worried that his grandma doesn’t have any special talents.

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A boy accompanies his grandfather on the Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom, a demonstration in Washington, DC, on Memorial Day to pay tribute to American veterans.

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A little girl gets ready for school, almost all by herself.

 

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A lonely fisherman nurses an injured bird back to health then alters his course in order to take the bird home.

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Children tend to a garden, digging, planting, watering, and weeding.

 

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Moo Moo the cow decides she wants to be a ballerina.

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When two little fish with big personalities have to share the same tank, there are rough seas ahead.

 

 

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At the end of the school year, the children of Room 3 and Mrs. McBee find their own ways of helping each other get ready to leave and say good-bye.

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Follow a gorilla family as they imagine their baby’s future. Great gift for a graduation or baby shower!

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All the forest animals want the gold leaf for themselves. Beautifully illustrated!

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A young girl spies on her new neighbor, a boy who is building something from planks of the fence between their backyards. Nearly wordless with a lovely message and clever use of color!

 

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A young girl helps her grandfather adjust to his new home in the city by inventing a fantastical fishing game. Super imaginative!

 

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A little boy must give up his new dog after he gets hurt caring for him, but never gives up on his dreams of them being together. Incredibly moving!

 

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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Join a young girl and her father, the falconer at a medieval castle, as they experience the joys of taking a goshawk out for a training flight.

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Lucy is not tired and she is not going to take a nap today.

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When something happens that’s terrific, you can’t help but feel a sense of happiness and wonder. Share that feeling with someone else.

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When a lengthy to-do list gets in the way of playtime with dad, one boy turns obstacle into opportunity.

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Little Pig is too small to go to sailing camp with his brothers and sisters, so his grandfather makes him a model ship to sail on the stream.

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Each day, rain or shine, Honey works in her garden, and each day, the little girl who lives next door is right by her side.

Follow a gecko as he scurries through the grass and trees searching for food and avoiding danger.

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Horse, Cat, Goat, and Pig practice their instruments, filling the barnyard with happy sounds.

Big Bear doesn’t pay attention to the old oak tree when it tells him to share his berries with his friends.

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On her ranch, Lexie watches over baby letters while they grow into words; she herds words into sentences and hitches sentences together to tell a story.

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Lucy knows how to do everything. When Toshi arrives, Lucy thinks he does everything wrong because he does things differently.

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A long-empty birdcage takes a chance and leaves behind its attic home to find a bird to keep.

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Discover the big ways this little insect contributes to the beauty of the environment.

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A mother and son use a unique call and response phrase to stay connected, even when Mom has to be away.

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Inspector Croissant begs Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast to help him find the source of a terrible odor.

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When Shark Dog gets homesick, will he decide to return to Shark Dog Island or will he stay with his new best friend?

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The letter B is missing from this book. Until it comes back, the reader is going to sound really, really silly.

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Ice Boy has been told to never go outside, but he wants more from life, so he goes to the beach. Cute!

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A little fox explores the forest during his very first year. Sweet!

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The mailman works hard to create peace and happiness in the neighborhood by delivering letters to everyone, but he never receives any letters himself. Gorgeous art!

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Goat keeps telling Frog he is not a unicorn, but Frog truly believes he is. Will the power of positive thinking cause real magic to happen? Tons of fun!

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I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

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A little girl imagines herself as Wonder Woman.

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Hattie makes friends with the monster in the lake and saves him from being captured by the townspeople. Gorgeous illustrations!

Reginald the T. Rex feels like an outcast because he prefers to eat fruits and vegetables instead of meat.

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Three robot brothers have trouble falling asleep.

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A young boy decides that he is ready to jump off of the diving board.

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Fifteen children’s book artists draw their favorite colors and explain why they love them.

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From flip-flops to fireworks, summer has something for everyone.

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The ghost of a goldfish searches for a new home and a friend.

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A little bulldozer wants to help the other trucks, but a little surprise keeps him from doing his job.

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Two little nuts keep on rolling and rolling until they finally roll all the way home.

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Cats of all shapes and sizes scamper, yawn, and stretch, and sometimes they pile into a stack.

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An energetic youngster tries to coax his dad out of bed very early in the morning.

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A toad in the road causes chaos and car crashes.

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A toddler creates Godzilla-like mayhem.

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A fox becomes a little chicks daddy.

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An interesting group of characters put a robot together, wind him up, and watch him go.

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Even the biggest blunders can spark the brightest inspiration when you’re an artist. Clever!

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Two cockatoos make stew for two toucans and some gnus too. Clever wordplay!

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Number 6 claims that 7 ate 9 and now 7 is after him. Fun!

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Sukie, a small dog, is afraid of everything. How will she overcome her fears to save her beloved stuffed monkey. Cute!