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• Bear

  Shaloshvili, Natalia,

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  I could read this picture book every week and never get tired of it. - Ali, Children's Services Librarian

• Buffalo Fluffalo

  Kalb, Bess, 1987-

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  'Buffalo Fluffalo' is a fun read with creative rhymes and very cute illustrations that capture the feel of the landscape in and around Yellowstone National Park. - Jon, Head of Digital Services

• Can't Stop Kissing That Baby

  Going, K. L. (Kelly L.),

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  I'd recommend this sweet story to anyone out there who has ever loved a baby, but it'd be especially fun to read aloud with newborns to three-year-olds. (Pro tip: I plan to give this book as a baby shower gift in the future!) - Ali, Children's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Don't Trust Fish

  Sharpson, Neil,

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  Hilarious and engaging. I'll never trust a fish again. - Ali, Children's Services Librarian

• Get Dressed, Belly Button!

  Brunellière, Lucie, 1982-

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  I love board books with creative formats! I had so much fun playing dress up with this little one, and so did the many babies and toddlers I've shared this story with :) - Ali, Children's Services Librarian

• Go and Get With Rex

  LaRochelle, David,

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  This book is just fun. It's fun to read aloud, it's a fun game to play, and it's fun to predict what's going to happen on each page.  The story does it's job every well, and offers a fun way to help children look for letter sounds in the real world.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Head Full of Clouds

  Schwartz, Joanne (Joanne F.), 1960-

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  For the daydreamers :) This one is sure to ignite your sense of wonder. - Ali, Children's Services Librarian

• How to Spot a Mermaid

  Yolen, Jane,

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  I've been waiting for advice like this for my entire life! Bonus points for introducing me to puddle and reservoir mermaids, who I believe are both very often overlooked. - Ali, Children's Services Librarian

• I Can Open It for You

  Yoshitake, Shinsuke, 1973-

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  So funny and fresh! The illustrations are so cute and the story is hilarious. I would trust Akira to open anything I needed, and I can only imagine all the things our little hero will open when he gets big! - Rosalie, Public Services Clerk

• The Interpreter

  Abtahi, Olivia,

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  So much love and intentionality went into the creation of this exemplary picture book about a bilingual child who often helps her parents with translation. Take a close look at the colors of the speech bubbles throughout this story! - Ali,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Let's Be Bees

  Harris, Shawn (Artist),

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  Prepare to be delighted! Bright illustrations, playful onomatopoeia, and an undercurrent of the joy of reading make this a perfect read-aloud for all ages. - Ali, Children's Services Librarian

• Little Bird Laila

  Yang, Kelly,

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  Learning a new language is hard and even more so when you're helping your parents translate everything. Such a relatable book for me and I loved seeing my own experience come alive on these beautiful pages. - Bernice, Children's Services Librarian

• Little Rebels

  Morales, Yuyi,

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  'Little Rebels' evokes feelings of inspiration, empowerment, hope, and emotional security. It is a powerful story that encourages self-reflection, creativity, and a sense of community. - Mandee, Children's Specialist

• Little Shrew

  Miyakoshi, Akiko, 1982-

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  Atmospheric charcoal and paint illustrations elevate this beautiful ode to the simple life and recalls childhood classics like 'Frog and Toad' and 'Little Bear'. A great cozy read for cold winter days! - Miles, Public Services Clerk

• Luna and the Case of the Missing Mooncakes

  Yim, Natasha,

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  I love a good mystery. A mystery with mooncakes shaped like animals from the Chinese Zodiac? Even better! Help Luna and Mina solve the case in this fun story incorporating math skills. - Bernice, Children's Services Librarian

• Mr. Watson's Chickens

  Dapier, Jarrett,

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  This is an exceptional picture book! This works so well as a funny read aloud. It's engaging, interactive, chaotic, and hilarious. - Mandee, Children's Specialist

• Night Flight

  Moore, David Barclay,

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  A beautiful and peaceful picture book that captures the magic of flying through the night. Perfect for bedtime! - Kian, Library Assistant

• No Cats in the Library

  Emmons, Lauren,

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  Soooo cute! An adorable, cozy little story about a cat who LOVES books, and all the people in her community who love them, too! - Rosalie, Public Services Clerk

• Papilio

  Clanton, Ben, 1988-

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  I LOVE the unique format of this picture book; it's told in three parts, each one by a different brilliant creator. What a perfect story to celebrate the stunning results collaboration can yield! - Ali, Children's Services Librarian

• Peace Train

  Stevens, Cat, 1948-

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  What?! Peter Reynolds (of 'The Dot') illustrating the most famous Cat Stevens song?? It's AWESOME!! - Brigid, Library Assistant