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Read in Monday Book Babies

By Jan Thomas
Beach Lane Books, 2012.  Picture Book.

Join the Brave Cowboy as he tries to sing his young calf pals to sleep on a dark, dark night—EEEEEEEK! IS THAT A HUGE HAIRY SPIDER OVER THERE? Oh, it’s just a flower? Well then, back to the lullaby.

No one does preschool humor with Jan Thomas’s wit, verve, and bold, snappy color. And her Brave Cowboy and his silly, interrupted lullaby are sure to get everybody singing—before they head off into cozy dreamland….  --Publisher




Read in Monday Cuentos

Escrito por Roberto Aliaga
Ilustrado por Dani Padrón
Cuento de luz, 2015.  Spanish Picture Book.

Una mañana de sábado, los hermanos Ratón salieron en busca de aventuras.  Iban los tres muy risueños: el mayor, el mediano y el pequeño.  Junto al borde del sendero, encontraron un reflejo, como un pedazo de sol.  Era una llavecita dorada.  Y con ella… ¿qué se podría abrir?  A veces buscamos fuera y lejos, perdiendo de vista lo más importante: lo que se encuentra dentro y tan cerca de nosotros.  --Publisher




Read in Toddler Time and Preschool Time

By Darren Farrell
Dial Books for Young Readers, 2014.  Picture Book.

Ahoy! It's bedtime, and Octopus is here to help his buddy get ready. First up is a bath (Thank you, Octopus) . . . in egg salad (No, thank you, Octopus)! Then it’s time to brush teeth…with paint brushes!  And don't worry, Octopus made sure there were no monsters under the bed…because they’re all in the closet! No, thank you, Octopus!  Each page turn brings new wordplay and laughs in this hip, nautical-themed take on bedtime and friendship . . . ending with a great big surprise for Octopus and sweet dreams for two best friends.  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

By Britta Teckentrup
Prestel, 2016.  Picture Book.

Oskar, a charming raven, loves trees, red cherries, and the smell of spring. He also loves rain, snow, clouds, books, and the moon. With this book’s simple, boldly colored, and beautiful illustrations, children are invited into Oskar’s world and in turn to explore the wonders of the world around them. As she has done in her previous books, such as Grumpy Cat and Before I Wake Up…, Britta Teckentrup combines evocative art with a storyline that will appeal to children and those who read to them. Asking, “What do you love?” Oskar Loves… invites all of us to take a moment to appreciate the world we inhabit.  --Publisher




Read in Friday Book Babies

Some Bugs
Written by Angela DiTerlizzi
Illustrated by Brendan Wenzel
Beach Lane Books, 2014.  Picture Book.

Grab your magnifying glass! Find your field guide! And come hop, hide, swim, and glide through this buggy backyard world! Featuring butterflies and moths, crickets and cicadas, bumblebees and beetles, this zippy rhyming exploration of backyard-bug behavior is sure to have young insect enthusiasts bugging out with excitement!  --Publisher




Read in Friday Cuentos

El libro que duerme
Escrito por Cédric Ramadier
Ilustrado por Vincent Bourgeau
Lóguez Ediciones, 2016.  Spanish Board Book.

Es hora de acostarse. Pero esta vez, es el libro quien quiere que le cuenten un cuento antes de dormir. Muy lentamente, sus ojos se van volviendo más y más pesados, y después se cierran cuando le damos un besito y se queda dormido ...  --Publisher

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