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“Keep Up, Duck,” by Ivan and Rachel Bates

Don’t Give Up! Little Puck is the youngest duck in his family.  His feathers are still downy, and he has little feet, making it hard to swim fast.  When Mamma Duck sets out for the lily pond with all the … Continue reading

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“Masala Chai, Fast and Slow,” by Rajani LaRocca

Illustrated by Neha Rawat Making it Just Right! Aarav is sure he can make the drink, masala chai, much faster than his grandfather, Thatha.  He and his grandfather, along with the entire family, enjoy drinking it together.  On his first … Continue reading

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“I Am a Baby” by Bob Shea

A New Life! This book celebrates the changes that come to a household when a baby joins it.  Suddenly, the amount of sleep, food, and recreation a person gets changes.  Why is that? When a baby comes into your home, … Continue reading

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“Lily Leads the Way” by Margi Preus

Don’t Give Up! Illustrated by Matt Myers Lily, a little sailboat, is very excited because some special ships are coming, they are older and very tall.  To see them, Lily must get out of her harbor, but to do that, … Continue reading

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“20 Big Trucks in the Middle of Christmas,” by Mark Lee

Getcha in the Christmas Spirit! Illustrated by Kurt Cyrus On a snowy, winter day, join the excitement as trucks start to gather in town.  All of the trucks contain, or will help set up, the Christmas display.  As the onlookers … Continue reading

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“Australian Baby Animals” by Frané Lessac

Oh Baby! Welcome to the world of baby animals, Australian style!  A variety of baby animals that live in Australia are shown along with the names they are called Down Under.  Did you know some babies there are called joeys?  … Continue reading

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“How to be Cooler Than Cool” by Sean Taylor

Illustrated by Jean Jullien Being Cool! Join the fun as first cat, then cockatoo, and finally, pig each find the same pair of sunglasses.  One at a time, after putting them on, they instantly feel cool.  That is until they … Continue reading

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“Phoebe Dupree is Coming to Tea” by Linda Ashman

Illustrated by Alea Marley A Perfect Disaster!   Children will love hearing the story of Phoebe Dupree.  Even though Phoebe is perfect in every way, and Abby has gone to a lot of trouble to make sure everything is just right … Continue reading

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“Penguin & Moose Brave the Night” by Hannah C. Hall

Beating Night Fears! Has your child been invited to a sleep-over, but they are nervous or scared?  Before their imagination carries them away, get this book. Penguin is having his first sleepover with his long-time friend Moose.  Penguin had no … Continue reading

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“The Night Baafore the First Day of School” by Dawn Young

                      Illustrated by Pablo Pino I Can’t Sleep, Bring in the Sheep! Bo is excited because tomorrow is the first day of school.  But he is so anxious about it, … Continue reading

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