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Don't Bug the Insects
Add where general information on insects is needed. For avid bug watchers, recommend Seymour Simon's Insects instead.
This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World
A good purchase to refresh social science and geography collections.
Hooray for Birds!
Rhyming text and bright illustrations make this a superb choice for storytime groups. Pair it with Kevin Henkes's Birds, Jennifer Ward's Mama Built a Little Nest, and Jeremy Tankard's Grumpy Bird for a feathered friend storytime. Recommended for all picture book collections.
Emma and the Whale
An elegant read-aloud about a girl and her dog that features heroism, kindness, and a love of the sea. This will work well one-on-one or in a small group storytime.
Beautiful
This simple yet empowering story, best suited for one-on-one and small group sharing, is infused with examples of how beauty is defined in many ways.-Melissa Smith, Royal Oak Public Library, MI
As the book recounts the virtues of "beautiful girls," spirited illustrations offer their interpretations: "Beautiful girls move gracefully" describes girls playing soccer, rugby, and wheelchair basketball; "beautiful girls know all about makeup" has the girls covered in stubbly pirate beards. Each new page surprises with its empowered twist on worn-out sentiments, allowing girls to embrace their own brand of "beautiful."
ABC: The Alphabet from the Sky
Supporting 21st-century learning by combining art, science, math, and design, this is a strong purchase for school and public libraries, learning commons, and maker spaces. A noteworthy picture book that is sure to inspire.
Buddy and Earl and the Great Big Baby
Fans of the first two titles will want to follow Buddy and Earl in this next adventure. Great for fun-filled read-alouds and one-on-one shared readings.
Where Did They Go?: A Spotting Book
This introductory picture book is a stepping stone to learning more about endangered species. Purchase for collections seeking younger materials on this topic.
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