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Month: December 2020
ONLY A TREE KNOWS HOW TO BE A TREE, by Mary Murphy, Candlewick Press
Everything has a place, and there's a place for everything in this world.
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THE NEST THAT WREN BUILT, by Randi Sonenshine, Illustrated by Anne Hunter, Candlewick Press
Gorgeous Illustrations; Informative, Whimsy Nature lovers and poetry fans alike will be drawn to this lyrical picture book depicting how Carolina wrens build a nest for their young. This is the bark, snippets of twine,spidery rootlets, and needles of pinethat shape the nest that Wren built. In the rhyming style of "The House That Jack … Continue reading THE NEST THAT WREN BUILT, by Randi Sonenshine, Illustrated by Anne Hunter, Candlewick Press
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FOLLOW ME, FLO! by Jarvis, Candlewick Press
Can Flo follow Daddy Duck on their outing, or will she get distracted? A lively read-aloud and visual treat from author-illustrator Jarvis.When Flo and her daddy go to visit a relative's new nest, Daddy Duck says Flo must follow him or she'll get lost. Together, they sing a song with all the directions for the journey -- … Continue reading FOLLOW ME, FLO! by Jarvis, Candlewick Press
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NERP! by Sarah Lynne Reul, Sterling Children’s Books
Picky Eaters, Fun Words What’s for dinner? How about skizzle klumps n’ gizzardlumps? A hilarious look at mealtime with a pair of persnickety eaters, in the most fun made-up language ever! Would you like a bite of frizzle frazzle hotchy potch? How about a plate of mushy gushy bloobarsh? NERP, says our hero. Nerpity nerpity nerp! (That’s “NO” to you!) With nonsense language and … Continue reading NERP! by Sarah Lynne Reul, Sterling Children’s Books
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BABY CLOWN, by Kara LaReau(Geisel Honor Winner), Illustrated by Matthew Cordell(Caldecott Medal Winner), Candlewick Press
Applause and crying babies... how do they go together? If you're a clown in a circus, you know the answer.
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COOK ANIME, EAT LIKE YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER-FROM BENTO TO YAKISOBA, by Diana Rult
Now you can prepare the yummy food you've read about in your favorite Japanese Anime series.
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CREATURE CAMPERS, EPIC! ORIGINALS, THE WALL OF DOOM, by Joe McGee, Bea Tormo, Andrews McMeel Publishing
Big or small, facing challenges are easier with friends.
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GENERATION BRAVE, THE GEN Z KIDS WHO ARE CHANGING THE WORLD, by Kate Alexander, Illustrated by Jade Orlando, Andrews McMeel Publishing
An illustrated celebration of Gen Z activists fighting to make our world a better place. Gen Z is populated—and defined—by activists. They are bold and original thinkers and not afraid to stand up to authority and conventional wisdom. From the March for Our Lives to the fight for human rights and climate change awareness, this … Continue reading GENERATION BRAVE, THE GEN Z KIDS WHO ARE CHANGING THE WORLD, by Kate Alexander, Illustrated by Jade Orlando, Andrews McMeel Publishing
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KITTY AND DRAGON, EPIC!, by Meika Hashimoto, Illustrated by Gillian Reid, Andrews McMeel Publishing
When Kitty looks for the perfect home, she makes an unlikely best friend—Dragon! From Epic! Originals, Kitty and Dragon is a lovable early reader series about finding true friendship when you least expect it. Book 1 of this early reader series features three adorable stories about Kitty and Dragon—best friends, even when one of them is snoring, … Continue reading KITTY AND DRAGON, EPIC!, by Meika Hashimoto, Illustrated by Gillian Reid, Andrews McMeel Publishing
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