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Read in Toddler Time

By Salina Yoon
Walker Books for Young Readers, 2013.  Picture Book.

Penguin is tired of the snow and cold--so he decides to visit the beach! But when his favorite activities like skiing and skating don't work so well on sand, can a new friend help Penguin learn how to have fun in the sun? Seasoned, award-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon's charming text and bright, energetic illustrations ensure that readers will be clamoring for more Penguin stories--wherever they make their home!  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

Written by Tom Angleberger
Illustrated by Dan Santat
Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018.  Picture Book.

A plucky Princess races against a gaggle of fairy-tale and nursery greats in this epic car race of a book.  Too bad she's in last place with one lap to go.  She'll have to catch the Gingerbread Man, lose Little Bo Peep and her Sheep, blow the doors off the Big Bad Wolf, and much more.  Her Fairy Godmother tells her to just give up.  Instead, this Princess hits the gas!  This turbo-charged read-aloud puts a princess--not up in a tower or awaiting a kiss--but at the center of the thrilling action, and gives each of her opponents a silly, perfect comeuppance.  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

Written by Jory John
Illustrated by Lane Smith
Random House, 2016.  Picture Book.

Have you ever considered running away to Antarctica? Of course you have! Because it's a land free of worries and responsibilities! All of your problems will surely be blown away by the icy winds of that lawless paradise! . . . Won't they? Think again, my friend. This penguin has come to tell you that his life down there is no more a picnic than yours is here. For starters, it is FREEZING. Also, penguins have a ton of natural predators. Plus, can you imagine trying to find your mom in a big ol' crowd of identical penguins? No, thank you. Yes, it seems there is no escaping the drudgery of your daily grind, whatever it might be. Or perhaps we've just learned that grumps are everywhere. . . .

Jory John and Lane Smith let us decide. This book is sure to tickle kids' funny bones and will elicit appreciative sighs from the adults reading it aloud.  --Publisher




Read in Friday Book Babies

By Simona Ciraolo
Flying Eye Books, 2014.  Picture Book.

Ever feel like you need a hug, a really big hug from someone? That's how Felipe the young cactus feels, but his family just isn't the touchy-feely kind. Cactuses can be quite prickly sometimes you know . . . and so can Felipe. But he'll be darned if this one pointy issue will hold him back, so one day Felipe sets off on his own to find a friend and just maybe, that long awaited hug.

In her debut picture book, Simona Ciraola creates an endearing tale of friendship, beautifully illustrated with buoyant wit and the perfect story to share.  --Publisher




Read in Friday Cuentos

¡Perros! ¡Perros! Dogs! Dogs!
A Story in English and Spanish
Written by Ginger Foglesong Guy
Illustrated by Sharon Glick
Greenwillow Books, 2006.  Bilingual Picture Book.

Perro grande. Perro chico. Big dog. Little dog. Perro rápido. Perro lento. Fast dog. Slow dog. ¡Muchos perros! Lots of dogs! Ladrando. Barking. Brincando. Jumping. ¿Adónde van? Where are they going? Come join the fun and enjoy the surprise.  --Publisher

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