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Read in Monday Book Babies

By Sue Tarsky
Albert Whitman & Company, 2019.  Picture Book.

Babies can spot the differences between animals and people in this pure fun book with a built-in guessing game and underlying educational aspect. Straightforward words and appealing, large illustrations bring smiles and chortles, a perfect opportunity for parents to cuddle up with little ones.  --Publisher




Read in Monday Cuentos

Escrito por Oliver Jeffers
Traduccion por Carlos Tejada
Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2009.  Spanish Picture Book.

Una escalofriante historia de misterio, crimen, sospechosos, aviones de papel, un bosque y un oso que quería ganar a toda costa.  --Publisher




Read in Toddler Time


Written by Sarah Weeks
Illustrated by Sam Williams
Harcourt, Inc., 2006.  Picture Book.

Look out below!  Here's one little bunny who likes to fling things.  Peaches?  Overboard!  Splat splat splat.  Rubbery ducky?  Overboard!  Bye bye bye.  If it's not tied down, prepare for it to go overboard.  And when it's time for bed, Bunny has one more surprise!  With a rhythmic rhyming text and adorable artwork, here's a book for every toddler who's discovered the joys of gravity.  
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Read in Preschool Time

Written by Suzy Senior
Illustrated by Claire Powell
Tiger Tales, 2018.  Picture Book.

A young octopus is embarrassed that he doesn't have any pants to wear! He goes to several stores in the sea, but none of them has what he needs. Then one day he discovers the Under-Sea Emporium that seems to have the perfect items for everyone. Will he finally find something that's just right for him?  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

By John Kane
Templar Publishing, 2018.  Picture Book.

There's something very important that I need you to remember. When I say Ooh, you say Aah. Let's try it. Ooh the donkey has lost his pants. Readers must help him find them! In this picture book, young readers help to sell the story by responding to simple verbal or visual cues. This hilarious book is perfect for reading aloud and is fun for the whole family.  --Publisher




Read in Friday Book Babies

By Keith Baker
Beach Lane Books, 2014.  Picture Book.

The New York Times bestselling stars of LMNO Peas and 1-2-3 Peas are back for a romp through a rainbow of colors! A passel of playful peas keeps it green as they experience the colorful world around them, from red kites to yellow buses to purple mountains and more! Bright and bold illustrations fill the pages of this delightful exploration of color.  --Publisher




Read in Friday Cuentos

Escrito por Jackie Mims Hopkins
Ilustrado por Henry Cole
Traduccion por Cristina de la Torre
Peachtree Publishers, 2013.  Spanish Picture Book.

Cachita, una gallinita de la pradera, esta escarbando la tierra en busca del desayuno cuando oye unos ruidos muy grande, como truenos. Se pone en marcha para avisar a varios amigos, pero antes de llegar al rancho, el astuto coyote Panchote guía a la banda de criaturas de las llanuras por un sendero equivocado.  --Publisher
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