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Written by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrated by Brendan Wenzel
Beach Lane Books, 2017.  Picture Book.

Life begins small, then grows…  There are so many wonderful things about life, both in good times and in times of struggle. Through the eyes of the world’s animals—including elephants, monkeys, whales, and more—Cynthia Rylant offers a moving meditation on finding beauty around us every day and finding strength in adversity. Brendan Wenzel’s stunning landscapes and engaging creatures make this an inspiring and intriguing gift for readers of all ages. 
--Publisher




Read in Monday Cuentos

Walter el panadero
Por Eric Carle
Traducido por Alexis Romay
Simon & Schuster Libros para niños, 2018.

A todo el mundo le gustan los panecillos y la pastelería de Walter el panadero, especialmente al Duque y la Duquesa. Pero un desafortunado accidente obliga a Walter a sustituir agua por leche para sus panecillos dulces y los indignados Duque y Duquesa le imponen un desafío: o crea un panecillo sabroso a través del cual el sol brille tres veces o será desterrado del reino. Walter tendrá que abandonar su hogar para siempre? Con buen humor y sus reconocidas y vibrantes ilustraciones con collages, Eric Carle saca del horno una cautivadora e intrigante historia, con un sorprendente final que deleitará a los jóvenes lectores y a quienes les gustan los pretzels. 
--Publisher





Read in Toddler Time

By Jan Thomas
Beach Lane Books, 2009.  Picture Book.

Bug! Rug! Mug! Hug! These dust bunnies love to rhyme. Well, except for Bob. Much to the other bunnies’ frustration, Bob can never get the rhythm right. Then he saves everyone from a big, scary monster wielding—gasp!—a broom, and they all breathe a sigh of relief. But can Bob save them from the big, scary monster’s next attack? Vrrrrrroooommm . . .  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

The Very Long Sleep
By Polly Noakes
Child's Play (International) Ltd., 2017.  Picture Book.

Fox, Chipmunk, Marmot and Bear are such good friends that they decide to build a forest home and live in it together. But when winter comes, Chipmunk, Marmot and Little Bear take to their beds. Fox can’t wake them up at all. Fox is lonely and confused, especially when parcels start to arrive for the other three animals. What on earth can be in them, and will the three friends ever wake up?  --Publisher




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Virgil & Owen Stick Together
By Paulette Bogan
Bloomsbury, 2016.  Picture Book.

Virgil and Owen are best friends! They love playing together at home and at school. But sometimes even best friends can be very different. Virgil loves to be the first one to school. Owen likes to take his time. Virgil always raises his hand the fastest. Owen likes to think things through. One day Virgil hurries Owen a bit too much, and their friendship is suddenly on thin ice. Will Virgil be able to see that a little patience goes a long way between friends?  --Publisher




Read in Friday Book Babies

Cat's Colors
By Airlie Anderson
Child's Play (International) Ltd., 2016.  Picture Book.

What better thing to do on a grey day than collect some colours? Cat decides to do just that, but where will she find them? A charming, deceptively simple story about making the most of the world around us, and giving something back in return.  --Publisher




Read in Friday Cuentos

El ratoncito, la fresa roja y madura, y el gran oso hambriento
Escrito por Don y Audrey Wood
Ilustrado por Don Wood
Traducido por Teresa Mlawer
Child's Play (International) Ltd., 2015.  Spanish Picture Book.

El ratoncito hara cualquier cosa para evitar que el gran oso hambriento le quite su fresa.  El oso tiene todas las de ganar, aunque…¿quién ha sido más astuto que un zorro en esta historia?
--Publisher

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