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READ IN MONDAY BOOK BABIES

Written by Aaron Reynolds
Illustrated by Dan Santat
Roaring Brook Press, 2018.  Picture Book.

Dude! You have to read this book. It's totally about this platypus and this beaver who are friends. They want to go surfing but dude, there's this shark who's in the ocean, too. But don't worry. This shark approaches and you'll never guess what happens.

Kirkus Reviews named this one of their "BEST PICTURE BOOKS OF 2018" for a good laugh! 
--Publisher



READ IN TODDLER TIME

Written by Minh Lê
Illustrated by Dan Santat
Disney Hyperion, 2018.  Picture Book.

When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens--with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words.

With spare, direct text by Minh Lê and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, this stirring picture book about reaching across barriers will be cherished for years to come. 
--Publisher




READ IN PRESCHOOL TIME

By Dan Yaccarino
Harper Collins, 2016.  Picture Book.

From cave drawings to the invention of the printing press to our digital age, discover how a story has been told in many different ways from the past to today. It’s always been around, making us happy, sad, excited, or scared and bringing people together.

With simple text and delightful illustrations, Dan Yaccarino reminds us of the power of story. A Junior Library Guild Selection.  --Publisher




READ IN PRESCHOOL TIME

By Yuyi Morales
Roaring Brook Press, 2013.  Picture Book.

Señoras y señores, put your hands together for the fantastic, spectacular, one of a kind . . . Niño! Fwap! Slish! Bloop! Krunch! He takes down his competition in a single move! No opponent is too big a challenge for the cunning skills of Niño―popsicle eater, toy lover, somersault expert, and world champion lucha libre competitor!

Niño Wrestles the World is in English with Spanish vocabulary, and is a fun, colorful story about a boy wrestling with imaginary monsters (including an Olmec Head and La Llorona) and adversaries like his younger sisters. This is a joyful picture book about imagination, play, and siblings.  --Publisher




READ IN FRIDAY BOOK BABIES

Written by Carmen Tafolla
Illustrated by Amy Córdova
Tricycle Press, 2010.  Picture Book.

Join in the lastest fun from a Pura Belpré Honor-winning team.  These Fiesta Babies dance, march on parade, and sing along to mariachi songs in their spirited celebration of fiestas.  From piñatas to flower coronas, little ones are introduced to the many colorful aspects of an important and lively Latino cultural tradition.  --Publisher




READ IN FRIDAY CUENTOS

Escrito por Lenor Bravo Velásquez
Ilustrado por Jorge Ruiz
Loqueleo, 2017.  Spanish Picture Book.

Lo primero que hacen un dragón, un hada y un unicornio al nacer es pedir ‘Chocolate!’ Acompaña en este cuento a los papás de estos personajes, quienes hacen un largo viaje hasta el mágico lugar donde nace el cacao, el fruto con el que se elabora este delicioso alimento.  
--Publisher


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