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2017 Staff Picks: Books for our Youngest Readers
Our favorite books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
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All Ears, All Eyes
2017 by Richard JacksonGet this itemAs night falls, "an owl hoots in our dim-dimming woods" in this sumptuously illustrated book. Kids will enjoy hunting for camouflaged raccoons and flying squirrels as the poetic text soothes them toward sleep.
Recommended by Laura Partington
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I Am Jim Henson
2017 by Brad MeltzerGet this itemTo quote the Muppets, this “sensational, inspirational, celebrational” biography is an awesome addition to Brad Meltzer's Ordinary People Change the World series. Illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos perfectly captures Muppet magic with his fun and funny art.
Recommended by Mandy O’Brien.
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Mama Lion Wins the Race
2017 by Jon J MuthGet this itemJon J. Muth's newest picture book deals with something we all know too well: competition. During a tense race, Mama Lion and Tigey make pit-stops for lessons in courtesy and respect, showing us that there are many ways to be winners.
Recommended by Mandy O’Brien.
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10 Reasons to Love an Elephant
2017 by Catherine BarrGet this itemThree reasons to love this book: elephants are so cool! The information is fascinating and easy to understand. The pictures are simple and lovely.
Recommended by Shelley Sutherland.
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Come with Me
2017 by Holly M McGheeGet this itemThis is the kind of picture book I think is appropriate for all ages. A young girl asks each of her parents what she can do to make the world a better place. In simple but meaningful ways, they model for her how to be brave and kind. Heartwarming, poignant, beautiful. I absolutely love it!
Recommended by Lorrie Hansen.
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Please Please the Bees
2017 by Gerald KelleyGet this itemThe bees go on strike, leaving Benedict the bear to come up with creative solutions to bring them back. The scene with the bees picketing on Benedict’s front porch is particularly hilarious.
Recommended by Christine Goertz.
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Egg
2017 by Kevin HenkesGet this itemWith very few words and simple illustrations, we see that differences do not need to separate us.
Recommended by Shelley Sutherland.
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Stay : A girl, A dog, A bucket list
2017 by Kate KliseGet this itemA heartwarming book for grownups and young kids to share about the aging loved ones in their lives.
Recommended by Shelley Sutherland.
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Accident
2017 by Andrea TsurumiGet this itemAs someone prone to catastrophe (as well as someone who has quite literally run away to the library, well into my adulthood), this hilarious, yet deeply honest book really spoke to me. The wonderfully chaotic illustrations give both kids and adults a lot to look at.
Recommended by Caitlin Savage.
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