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From Story Time: Summer Reading Week 4

Read at Stories in the Park

Marlo and the Dinosaurs
By Christopher Browne
Balzer + Bray, 2018.  Picture Book.

When Marlo wakes up from his afternoon nap, he spots something curious....  His investigation brings him into a lush jungle, where a whole new world full of colorful dinosaurs of every size awaits him.  With clever seek-and-find elements on each spread, this book is a feast of imagination and visual delights.  --Publisher




Read at Stories in the Park

Written by Claire Freedman
Illustrated by Ben Cort
Aladdin, 2015.  Picture Book.

When a group of aliens crash-lands in the jungle, they stumble upon the biggest stash of underpants ever.  But the oversized owners of the underwear treasure aren't going to back down without a fight!  This latest laugh-out-loud tale in the bestselling Underpants Books series brings together aliens and dinosaurs in one interstellar, prehistoric, pants-tastic adventure!  --Publisher




Read at Canopy Capers

By Diego Vaisberg
Templar Books, 2017.  Picture Book.

A large egg appears in the backyard. Is it a giant canary? A large lizard? A huge turtle? It's not any of those things. . . . It's a DINOSAUR! Follow a day filled with mayhem and excitement in the life of Dino as he causes havoc in the house, makes new friends, and learns right from wrong (the goldfish is not food!). Having an enormous dinosaur in the house can definitely be tricky, but Dino loves his people and they love him. A gloriously fun romp through the trials of owning a pet, told with a deft humorous touch and an iconic visual style by debut creator Diego Vaisberg.
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Read in Canopy Capers

By Bob Shea
Disney Hyperion, 2015.  Picture Book.

Dinosaur is spending the day with Mommy. ROAR! He helps her wake up, go shopping, sort laundry, and more--his way, that is. By bedtime, it looks like Mommy is down for the count. Is one little red dinosaur just too much for her, or will Mommy win? Chock full of the bold graphics and exuberance that has made the Dinosaur vs. series so popular, this book will tickle toddlers and mommies on Mother's Day and every day thereafter.  --Publisher




Read at Book Babies

By Nicola Killen
Sterling Children's Books, 2011.  Picture Book.

Meet Fluff and Billy, two of the most irresistible, adorable penguins ever. They're best friends, and whatever Fluff does, little Billy does too: climb, slide, swim, splash, run, and jump. Together, they have fun in their enchanting polar world--until something happens that rocks their friendship. Children--and parents too--will instantly recognize and relate to this familiar situation, and rejoice in how the penguin pals resolve their conflict.  --Publisher

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