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Part of my job is reading and condensing reviews of children's literature. When I find a really great book, I add it to this folder.
A young girl explores a beautiful meadow with her family in this simple, lusciously illustrated story.
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A young child and his father have an afternoon of imaginative play in the pond, where the child is “captain of the Crocodaddy hunt.”
A brood of fox kits encounters and slowly learns to trust a good-natured human in this sensitive story about bridging the divide between nature and the human world.
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An apple’s journey from tree to farm stand to compost and back to nature again is depicted in this vividly illustrated offering.
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A lonely cow recruits a cattle egret to be her companion; the bird tells her all about the world beyond the pasture in this sweet and simple friendship story.
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Willow’s grumpy and elusive neighbor doesn’t respond to her attempts to include him in her friendly community activities, but he does provide her (anonymously) with a recipe for a snow dance to make the snow fall.
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This handsome picture book biography portrays the at-times tumultuous life of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda.
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Barnyard animals are portrayed through sweetly quirky rhymed verse and lively, comic illustrations in this accessible collection.
A strange, muddy little creature invites a young girl to join him in a day full of mud-filled activities.
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A misguided sea turtle hatchling receives friendly advice from woodland animals before finally turning around and heading into the sea.
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Josh’s interest is piqued when he finds a five-legged frog in his yard; eager to research the cause, he finds his motives questioned by the school principal who has him pegged as a troublemaker.
A packrat finally gives in and takes some of his burgeoning possessions to a neighborhood tag sale; there, he discovers the joy in reducing and reusing.
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Young Riki carefully constructs a birdhouse to encourage his favorite bluebirds’ presence in his yard; when it’s complete, he enjoys watching the birds.
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A dancing goat wanders off to find others who share his passions for creative expression in this lively story.
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A clumsy elephant apologizes for knocking down a mouse’s wee house by constructing a new one out of found materials in this charming story.
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A girl learns to use her imagination to find magic in the world around her in this whimsically illustrated book.
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A young rabbit meets with adversity when she sets out to dig the world’s biggest hole in this whimsical story enlivened with paper collage illustrations.
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In a land where people must buy the words they want in order to speak, boy discovers the power of self-expression when he’s unable to afford the exact words he needs to communicate love.
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An all-knowing owl explains how a generous bear’s kindness is just as meaningful as all the diplomacy and negotiating practiced by our politicians.
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When Big Anthony grows more vegetables than he can handle, he leaves them for Strega Nona, who turns them into a grand feast.
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When a little fox scares a mama goose from her nest, he takes responsibility for raising her chick in this sweet friendship story.
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A young girl is resentful of her family’s boarder, until spring reveals the man’s mystery for what it was: a generous gift to the village, and an affirmation of trust.
When a desperate and kind-hearted puffin incubates and hatches a dragon egg, the other birds are scornful-- until the dragon’s nest-warming skills are realized and embraced.
Images of specific trees and nature facts for further learning enhance this story of fall told in simple rhymed verse.
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A boy and his grandmother carefully choose and purchase apples to make applesauce, and then stir up a batch together in this warm, seasonal story.
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Rife with old-timey details, this book tells the story of a woman who uses the barter system in order to get apples so she can bake a pie.
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A hungry fox and a clever groundhog become unlikely friends when they discover what they have in common: a shared impatience for spring.
Inventive, kid-friendly crafts using household and recycled materials are presented in this enthusiastic project book.
Rhythmic, open-ended text and clear, glossy photos enliven this story about life on a communal organic farm.
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On a snowy day, a young girl helps her mother choose and prepare vegetables for soup; when Dad gets home, they all share the meal together.
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Kristina ~ Sweetfern Handmade Kate, this is for you, btw.
In this inventive, whimsical story, a young girl’s sandals fly south for the winter, send her postcards from warm places all winter, and return to her in springtime.
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In this compelling, fantastical story, a young boy’s favorite toy pilot becomes lost at sea, but eventually makes it back home thanks to his intrepid bravery-- and some help from Santa.
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A quaint mouse family busies itself getting ready for the holidays in this Christmas activity book full of old-timey illustrations.
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Tired of rejection, expert knitter Annie the Owl travels the globe in search of creatures who will wear wooly her creations with pride.
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In this infectious fantasy, a young boy sneaks out to his father’s barber shop to give haircuts to a variety of monsters; the boy’s arsenal of products, featuring such delights as stink wax and horn polish, enhances the fun.
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In this imaginative story, a train made of logs rolls through the forest, collecting pajama-clad animals for their winter sleep.
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In this tender story, a neighbor girl learns to grow pumpkins by watching her friend, who nurses a neglected vine to health one summer.
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A strong-willed inflatable sun makes a break for his freedom-- inspiring the other parade balloons to attempt an “uprising” -- in this lighthearted story.
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A lonely duck-in-disguise answers a little boy’s ad seeking canine companionship in this winsomely illustrated story.
As a young boy falls asleep and begins to dream, he watches his fantastical and mysterious dreams unfold in this captivating story.
A young boy gets carried away drawing in the sand at the beach, traveling further and further away as he encounters crabs, sand castles, and other seaside sights; eventually, he retraces his drawings to find his way home.
At a school of wild animals, everyone gets a balloon to hold on graduation day, except porcupines; Isabel the porcupine caps her quills with gumdrops in order to get around the rule.
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Kids’ chalk illustrations come to life in this strikingly illustrated, adventure-filled story.
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Unstructured play time is celebrated in this brightly illustrated, sometimes zany picture book.
On a warm, rainy spring night, a young boy and his parents help spotted salamanders cross a dangerous road to a pond near their home.
Inspired by a favorite cooking show, young Jacob concentrates on making a peach pie for his family in this warm story of cooperation, concentration, and problem solving.
When Mama raccoon is in bed with a cold, Papa and the three youngsters eagerly shoulder her responsibilities, but the whole thing devolves into a giant mess and renewed appreciation of mom’s skills.
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Featuring handsome, atmospheric artwork and quiet, pared-down text, this book offers a compelling, realistic view of modern rural life.
Many simple and creative repurposing projects are presented in this lively book, which features bright illustrations against a paper bag-brown background.
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Colleen Driscall Strega Nona books are just great. They always have lots of them at the Penguin Book Sale.