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Read in Book Babies

Big Bear, Small Mouse
Written by Karma Wilson
Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2016.  Picture Book.

Bear is big, big, big, and mouse is small, small, small but these friends stick together through all the highs and lows!  Join Bear and mouse as they spot all the opposites in their little glen. Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman team up again to bring the youngest Bear fans a delightful concept book that begs to be read out loud. --Publisher




Read in Toddler Time

Hensel and Gretel:  Ninja Chicks
Written by Corey Rosen Schwartz
Illustrated by Rebecca J. Gomez
G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2016.  Picture Book.

These ninja chicks are anything but chicken!  When Hensel and Gretel’s dad gets snatched by a fox, the sisters put their ninja skills to work to track him down before he can be stir-fried.  But are these two little chicks ready to take on a dark tangled forest, a tricky house made of corn bread, and an even trickier fox?  This plucky pair isn’t giving up without a fight! Kiya!
--Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

The Nice Book
By David Ezra Stein
G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2008.  Picture Book.

It's so nice to be nice!
Cuddle
Nestle
Nuzzle
Don't tickle
. . . well, maybe a little.
Love was meant to be passed on.

An adorable menagerie of irresistible animals populate this gentle look at friendship. Getting close to someone is an art and these little creatures demonstrate the simple ways to show you care. David Ezra Stein's expressive illustrations ooze charm and will inspire readers to be very nice indeed.  --Publisher




Read in Monday Cuentos

Written by Luisa Noguera Arrieta
Illustrated by Sara SƔnchez
Panamericana Editorial, 2016.  Spanish Picture Book.

Noche tras noche, la tranquilidad del nido de las tórtolas se ve interrumpida por extraƱos y aterradores sonidos… ¿QuiĆ©n serĆ”?, ¿quĆ© viene a buscar?  Todos tiemblan de miedo sin saber quĆ© pasarĆ”.  --Publisher




Read in Friday Cuentos

Cómo enseñar a tu a cocodrilo a lavarse los dientes
Written by Jane Clarke
Illustrated by Georgie Birkett
Translated by BƔrbara FernƔndez
Grupo Editorial BruƱo, 2016.  Spanish Board Book.

¿Tienes un cocodrilo tan revoltoso como Coco, que no quiere lavarse los dientes?  No te preocupes, Lola ha conseguido que se los lave.  ¡Abre este libro y descubre cómo!  --Publisher

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