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• A Pocket Full of Rocks

  Mahoney, Kristin

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  Rocks make excellent chairs for fairies; they are perfect for writing your name on the sidewalk, or just to hold in your hand when you need reassurance. And so the rocks pile up--until the season turns and you need to make room for pockets full of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Head Full of Clouds

  Schwartz, Joanne (Joanne F.), 1960-

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  A girl wakes up from a dream she can't shake. Her head is full of clouds. When she goes outside, the things she normally doesn't pay much attention to suddenly reveal their beauty: the plants growing in the cracks of the sidewalk, the shimmering…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Honk Honk, Beep Beep, Putter Putt!

  Khan, Rukhsana, 1962-

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  Rich, colorful illustrations draw readers into the story and into a different culture, where honks — rather than traffic lights — are how drivers successfully share the road. A good selection for families looking to increase diversity in their home…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Are Part of the Wonder

  Doyle, Ruth, 1963-

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  "Empowers and encourages readers to embrace the world around them by exploring, connecting and finding wonder in nature." Ages 3-5

• Skating Wild on An Inland Sea

  Pendziwol, Jean

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  A treat for the senses, this picture book’s lyrical text and evocative illustrations capture the mystery and wonder of Lake Superior. Majestic and wintery. Ages 3-5

• The Artist

  Vere, Ed

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  A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world, adding color and life to a drab, gray city. Ages 3-6.

• On This Airplane

  Heuer, Lourdes

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  A story about travelling to a new home and the diverse people on an airplane. Everyone has a story and a purpose to where they are going when they take a plane ride. Ages 3-5

• Gemma and the Giant Girl

  O'Leary, Sara

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  Gemma lives in a tiny house with her parents. Life is safe and comfortable, but Gemma begins to wonder if she will ever experience life outside of her own perfectly ordered home. Everything changes when a giant appears, and Gemma's sheltered life…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Maya's Big Scene

  Arsenault, Isabelle, 1978-

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  Maya is a bossy, burgeoning playwright and loves to have the kids in her Mile End neighborhood bring her scenes to life. Her latest work, about a feminist revolution, is almost ready for public performance. But as her actors begin to express their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round

  Shang, Wendy Wan Long

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  Presents a song set to the tune of "The wheels on the bus," where a multigenerational family enjoys a culturally rich meal. Ages 3-5

• The Wind and the Trees

  Stewart, Todd (Illustrator)

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  This picture book takes place in the serenity of a forest as a new pine seedling strikes up a conversation with a nearby older tree that will last for many years. Ages 4-8

• ROAR-chestra!

  a Wild Story of Musical Words

  Heidbreder, Robert

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  This energetic and spirited interpretation of the universal musical terms shows the power that music can have on our bodies and our emotions, and gives kids the chance to get up and move! Ages 3-6

• The Moose Fairy

  Smallman, Steve

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  A funny and touching picture book, with a positive message about being kind and accepting those who are different from ourselves. Ages 4-8.

• I Want a Boat!

  Scanlon, Elizabeth Garton

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  With a box, a child imagines an exciting boat ride with a crew in a wild storm. A lovely book that captures the enthusiasm of a child's imaginative play and the comforting reassurance of supper, sleep, and dreams of more box adventures. Ages 3-5

• The Secret Fawn

  George, K. (Kallie), 1983-

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  A little girl is always missing out on the wonderful things her family gets to see and do, just because she is the youngest and smallest. The Secret Fawn beautifully captures the power of nature to inspire children and shows how connecting with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Is the Path the Wolf Took

  Farina, Laura, 1980-

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  This is a funny, endearing story about a boy named Gabe who doesn't like the scary parts of stories, so when he "reads" books to his little sister, he leaves those parts out. Ages 3-5.

• Because

  Willems, Mo

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  A gorgeous story about all the pieces that happen behind the scenes for beautiful music to happen now and in the future. Ages 3-5

• A Stone Sat Still

  Wenzel, Brendan

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  A story about a stone, seen through many different perspectives, most ordinary and yet, also extraordinary. What will you see? Ages 3-5

• Treasure

  Messier, Mireille

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  Two siblings go out looking for treasures by enjoying their time in the forest, collecting little things like feathers and acorns. The treasure they find at the end is too big to fit in their pockets! Ages 3-5

• The Magic Boat

  Pearson, Kit, 1947-

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  A shy, young girl visiting her grandmother gets drawn into adventure when she meets a new friend who opens up new worlds through her own imagination. Ages 3-5