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#PB10for10 Wordless Picture Books
Flora & the Flamingo by Molly Idle A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka Wolf In the Snow by Matthew Cordell Where’s Walrus? by Stephen Savage Boat of Dreams by Rogério Coelho Little Fox in the Forest by Stephanie Graegin Mr. Wuffles! by Davide Wiesner Wave by Suzy Lee Professional Crocodile by Giovanna…
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#blogbookaday: Everything You Need For a Treehouse
Summary: “Featuring beautiful images and a lyrical text with an exquisitely readable cadence, this book gives life and meaning to all the requisite elements of a treehouse, from time, timber, and rafters to ropes of twisted twine that invite visitors to sprawl out on a limb and slide back down again.…
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#blogbookaday: Feathers and Hair, What Animals Wear
Summary: “Some animals wear feathers. Some animals wear hair. Some animals wear prickly spines and roam without a care! At first glance, a wild animal’s appearance may seem simple. But there is fascinating science behind every part of an animal’s physique—from its nose to its toes! Author Jennifer Ward explores different…
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#blogbookaday: Dormouse Dreams
Summary: “As Dormouse dreams–and snores–his way from winter to spring, he imagines going on fantastical adventures with his best dormouse friend. Whimsical illustrations feature other animals entertaining themselves with dart games, cross-country skiing, flying airplanes, and more while Dormouse hibernates. Readers can also follow the friend’s journey to Dormouse’s house, where…
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#blogbookaday: Captain Starfish
Summary: “Alfie wants to participate in the best parts of being a kid, from his friend Antoinette’s birthday party to the relay races at school. But his shyness keeps him from engaging. When Alfie wakes up with That Feeling on the morning of yet another big event—the underwater costume parade—his mom…
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#blogbookaday: You DON’T Want a Unicorn!
Summary: “Be careful what pet you wish for in the newest picture book from fan-favorite author Ame Dyckman and rising-star illustrator Liz Climo. When a little boy throws a coin in a well asking for a pet unicorn, he has no idea what kind of trouble he’s in for. Unbeknownst to…
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#blogbookaday: Once Upon a Rainy Day
Summary: “This is the story of a story that starts over again every day in the same way: as the sun rises, Mr. Warbler steps outside his cottage and walks into to the forest to wake the Big Bad Wolf. Every day, this action unleashes the same cavalcade of antics as…
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#blogbookaday: I Am Famous
Summary: “Kiely knows she is famous! The paparazzi (her parents) follow her every move, documenting with cameras. It’s exhausting being famous, but someone has to do it! She even gets to perform a big song at her grandfather’s birthday. When she messes it up, she’s worried she’s lost her audience forever,…
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A Trip to Target (Or How I Ended Up Adding 8 More Books to My Personal Library)
I was scrolling through Twitter yesterday and came across Peter H. Reynolds’s tweet stating, “Rumor has it: Target has 2 autographed copies of my book “The Dot” in every store in USA. If u happen to find one: post a pic of yourself holding the book inside @Target – I will…
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#blogbookaday: We Are the Dinosaurs
Summary: “Laurie Berkner, “the queen of children’s music,” (People) pairs the lyrics of her beloved hit with Ben Clanton’s whimsical illustrations in this winning, adorable picture book—a must-have for fans of Laurie, dinosaurs, and all things cute. We are the dinosaurs Marching, marching We are the dinosaurs Laurie Berkner’s chart-topping, beloved…