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That Time I Turned Into a Worm
This title enticingly captures the imagination and creativity of a lonely girl who finds friends and joy in her community garden.
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Just One Wave: A Picture Book
A great purchase for libraries for showing persistence, patience, and acceptance; additionally, this book shows a single-parent family.
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Whose Baby Is This?
An optional title for public libraries and preschools looking to expand their nonfiction animal collections.
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Good Luck, Ice Cream Truck!
Art and text are a perfect match that all picture book lovers, especially young children, will continuously enjoy.
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Peek & Boo Time for Bed!
Combining cartoony illustrations and the eternal crowd-pleaser that is peekaboo, this is guaranteed to be a hit with the toddler crowd.
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Hello, Tobi!
A sweet and deceptively simple story offers readers a new lens for looking at those they are familiar with as well as those who are different with an open heart
A fantastic addition to any early reader collection, Bear and Bird’s latest adventures are sure to keep young readers entertained while encouraging the growth of their reading skills.
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Uni and the Dolphin
Bright pictures and familiar characters will appeal to those who enjoy a story about magical creatures and helping the environment.
The eighth book in this easy reader series features a beach party filled with fun; purchase where need dictates or where "Really Bird" books are popular.
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Art’s Art
Give to patrons who are eager for an compelling story as well as a book to develop their vocabulary.
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Rosey Stink Badger
While not an essential addition to collections, this title’s gentle resolution suggests that reputations are not necessarily to be believed.
A delightful and relatable read, this book is a must-have for libraries and a sure hit with young readers.
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Murray the Knight
A new series perfect for fans of Alex T. Smith’s “Claude” books and Shirley Hughes’s “Digby O’Day” titles. With its hilarious antics, engaging illustrations, and accessible text, this series is sure to be a hit with young readers who will eagerly await each new installment.
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Murray the Viking
A new series perfect for fans of Alex T. Smith’s “Claude” books and Shirley Hughes’s “Digby O’Day” titles. With its hilarious antics, engaging illustrations, and accessible text, this series is sure to be a hit with young readers who will eagerly await each new installment.
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Have a Good Trip, Mousse!
A delightful import that will leave young readers eager to explore more of Mousse’s adventures in the rest of the series.
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Watch Out for Falling Iguanas
Use of thought/speech bubbles, the variety of half-page and full spreads, and highlights of a falling iguana make the illustrations a delight, especially with facts along the way.
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If I Could...
Perhaps this is more certain to be a treasured gift for new or expecting parents; an additional purchase for picture book collections.
Good for fans of My Little Pony, this book is not a must-buy for early reader collections.
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When Bumblebees Go to Sleep
A comforting bedtime read, perfect for budding gardeners and animal lovers.
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The Hole
Bonilla’s latest displays an relevant and optimistic view of how a child might deal with grief. This book tackles a tough topic and will benefit any collection.
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Night Night Ladybug
Perfect for sleepy little eyes, this combination of color, animals and bite-sized science facts is a winning addition to the bedtime ritual.
While this book features little to no plot, it is a good emergent reader title. It’ll fly off the shelves with Spidey fans everywhere.
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I Love Kindergarten!: Art
Sorely lacking in imagination, this collection of poems fails to understand the topic it purports to celebrate.
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Sleepover Night!
A feel-good story about sleepovers; good for children before their first sleepover, and a great addition to any primary section of a library.
An excellent addition for all early reader collections.
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Search for the Silver Shell
Fantasy writing for new-ish readers is growing increasingly robust, and this exciting series starter is proof.
This wonderful story about friendship and solving a mystery is sure to be a great addition to any elementary library section.
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Biscuit’s Puppy Sleepover
A must-have for preschool classrooms and to have on hand for families with young children.
A cut above the usual chapter book fare, this series is for clever kids who want a little substance and magic to their laughs.
Ariana is the kind, thoughtful friend every child would love to have. This delightful series is perfect for kids transitioning out of beginning readers.
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I Want It!
The relatable story and structured repetition of both vocabulary and plot elements makes this a solid choice for emerging readers.
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Cats Love Books, Too
This is a fun, cozy read to remind everyone how wonderful it is to share books with those they love, whether two legs or four.
A gentle and heartfelt exploration of grief, this book is a must-have addition to any library shelf.
A worthy title to add to a library’s early chapter book shelves, especially those featuring neurodiversity among young people.
New readers are about to start a long and wonderful friendship with this impeccable new series.
A recommended purchase for libraries expanding their early reader sections.
This volume may encourage young readers to expand their knowledge of naming words while engaging in picture hunt visual acuity exercises.
Silly, sweet, and achievable stories for beginning independent readers.
Readers who like realistic fiction, doing good, humor, and friendship stories will want to pick this one up. Recommended for library collections where early chapter realistic fiction is popular.
A gentle and wholesome title for growing early readers.
This book has everything: diverse characters, a funny and entertaining plot, and a stand-out, memorable main character. An essential purchase for all.
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Saved by the Smell
A fun, quirky read that will entertain young readers. The series promises more zany adventures, making this a solid choice for most collections.
An excellent entry in the “Juana and Lucas” series, this title is perfect for Spanish-language chapter book collections.
While there is nostalgia for parents, the series relies on outdated gender roles and predictable plots; this may limit its appeal compared to fresher, more engaging content for young readers.
A solid chapter book series for Spanish-language children’s collections, especially where diverse religious representation is needed.
A fun, engaging read that is appropriate for all ages but would especially fit in the early reader section of any library.
A solid chapter book series for Spanish-language children’s collections, especially where diverse religious representation is needed.
A solid chapter book series for Spanish-language children’s collections, especially where diverse religious representation is needed.
A solid chapter book series for Spanish-language children’s collections, especially where diverse religious representation is needed.
An essential purchase for most libraries that celebrates global diversity and the joy of dance.
Best for cozy story hours, small classroom settings, or home reading, this unique picture book celebrates the power that friendship has to open up the world in more ways than one.
Within the confines of a regular day, the author-illustrator brilliantly conveys the joy and beauty found in an autumn morning, making every small moment relatable and wonderful. A solid purchase for libraries.
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I Love You, Mama
A delightful gift book and thoughtful addition to Mother’s Day collections, and a treasure for sharing with little ones.
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Moonlight, Goodnight
A serviceable bedtime story with outstanding illustrations, perhaps for post-story-hour naps.
An additional purchase for library collections, particularly where demand for literary adaptations for children is high.
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Eggs, Please!
Highly recommended for most library collections as a fun and educational pick for young food lovers.
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We Are Family (L.O.L. Surprise)
Kids who love the L.O.L. Surprise! dolls will devour this colorful, straightforward early reader, which is recommended to libraries with larger collections.
Recommended for purchase where the Berenstain Bears are popular.
Although light on story, the familiarity of the Dean team’s beloved feline character makes this a recommended purchase where those other early reader titles are popular.
This is a well-written book that will appeal to young readers who are beginning to show interest in their self-image; teachers may find that this story serves to increase reader vocabulary.
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Makeda Makes a Mountain
Recommended for purchase to expand diverse offerings, but other early readers, such as the “Questioneers” series, will build a stronger collection.
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Lost and Found in the City
A delightful addition to early chapter book collections, especially for young readers who enjoy humorous animal tales.
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Meet the Boxcar Children: Bk. 1
Though these homages to Warner’s old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as fun mysteries on a beginner reading level.
This must-have addition to the series continues the journey of an endearing protagonist who authentically illuminates a variety of coming-of-age lessons.
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Mystery at the Old Ranch: Bk. 4
Though these homages to Warner’s old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as fun mysteries on a beginner reading level.
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Secret of the Yellow House. Bk 3
Though these homages to Warner’s old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as fun mysteries on a beginner reading level.
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Surprise Island Adventure: Bk. 2
Though these homages to Warner’s old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as fun mysteries on a beginner reading level.
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Six Little Sticks
A unique and well-done spin on the subtraction caused by disappearing animals trope, and a good purchase for picture book collections.
Where books on kindness are in short supply, this is safe purchase.
Kindergarten teachers may want a copy to read annually, but most public libraries can skip this one.
A moving story appropriate for a younger audience. This is an essential purchase.
A general purchase for where Spanish-language picture books on bullying are needed.
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El sombrero mágico
The Spanish text provides ample opportunity for educators and parents to delve into conversations about forests, fairy tales, and friendship so young readers learn new words along the way!
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Una casa monstruos
Purchase for most Spanish-language collections, especially those lacking humor titles.
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Mi papá es un cowboy
Spanish-language readers will enjoy the journey, learning new words and connecting with cowboy life through the eyes of a young girl on horseback.
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Julia Giganta: Se siente pequeña
Children will appreciate the journey Julia the Giant makes and the lessons she learns along the way.
A lovely story, great translation, and classic illustrations make this edition a great choice for Spanish-language picture book collections.
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El manisero
A great purchase for libraries serving communities with Cuban immigrants and in need of Spanish books.
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Isabel y Pedro en su país nuevo
A must-have purchase for libraries serving immigrant communities and school libraries in need of bilingual books.
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Cambios
An encouraging and informative text, this Spanish title is an excellent choice for SEL shelves.
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Harriet Hound
An amiable chapter book that illuminates the daily life of a child on the autism spectrum while providing information on dogs. An unnecessary fantasy element adds little to the storytelling.
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Bulldozer’s Big Rescue
A touching story of overcoming social fears, perfect for early chapter book readers or those younger to read with a loved one.
A relatable story for young readers on the ups and downs of friendship in elementary school.
A fast-paced adventure for confident readers willing to tackle unfamiliar words.
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Lucy Lancaster Has a Secret
Early readers will be looking forward to reading Lucy’s next adventure.
A chapter book about friendship and SEL that will be a great fit for children’s collections.
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Spring Fever! (Disney Stitch)
Nothing groundbreaking, but fans of the movie will forgive the formulaic plot.
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