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Read in Toddler Time

Written by David LaRochelle
Illustrated by Jeremy Tankard
Chronicle Books, 2012.  Picture Book.

Kids and parents alike will rejoice in this lively read-aloud picture book, as the main character runs into (and away from) a tiger over and over again as the plot gets sillier and sillier. Perfect for acting out while reading, It's a Tiger! offers just the right amount of excitement without being too scary, and a sweet ending with a bit of a twist.  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

By Michael Slack
Henry Holt and Company, 2017.  Picture Book.

Turtle Tug is on the lookout! This chugging, tugging turtle powers through gusty winds and treacherous tides, combing the seas to protect his friends from a dangerous storm. From panicking puffins to an entangled squid and whale, Turtle Tug is out to rescue all his sea-dwelling friends!  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

By Emily Gravett
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2016.  Picture Book.

Pete likes everything to be neat and tidy--but sometimes it's good to know when to stop.  In this fresh and funny story from one of today's most gifted storytellers, a lovable badger learns to love his forest home just the way it is.  Even if it is a bit messy.  --Publisher




Read in Friday Book Babies

Written by Doreen Cronin
Illustrated by Scott Menchin
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2005.  Picture Book.

Do you wake up with a wiggle? Do you wiggle out of bed? For energetic toddlers (are there any who aren't?), here's a book that invites them to wiggle along with the story. Told in rollicky, wiggly rhyme that begs to be read again and again, Doreen Cronin's latest romp will have toddlers wiggling, giggling, and then (hopefully) falling into bed, blissfully exhausted!
--Publisher




Read in Friday Cuentos

Todos quieren mi rico zumo de naranja!
Escrito y Ilustrado por Andrew Sanders
Traducción por Pilar Roda
Grupo Editorial Bruño, 2018.  Spanish Picture Book.

Si intentas beberte un rico zumo de naranja sin pedir permiso antes a su dueño, puede que acabes un poco…¡CHOFFF!  Pero ¿qué pasa si se lo pides por favor?  --Publisher

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