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From Story Time: The Letter "S"

Read in Monday Book Babies

Written by Amelia Hepworth
Illustrated by Tim Warnes
Little Tiger Press Ltd., 2015.  Small Picture Book.

The sun rises, and a bear and cub begin their day together. They splash in the water, climb mountains, and watch the shimmering sky. They show their love by touching noses, playing chase, and of course, hugging. A sweet, gentle rhyme, perfect for sharing with a special little one!  --Publisher




Read in Monday Cuentos

David se mete en lĆ­os
Escrito por David Shannon
Traducido por Teresa Mlawer
Everest, 2011.  Spanish Picture Book.

Cada vez que David se mete en lĆ­os siempre tiene una respuesta: "No es culpa mĆ­a". Pero en la hora de acostarse pide perdón de su madre querida.  --Publisher




Read in Toddler Time

The Bear Ate Your Sandwich
By Julia Sarcone-Roach
Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.  Picture Book.

By now I think you know what happened to your sandwich. But you may not know how it happened. So let me tell you. It all started with the bear...

So begins Julia Sarcone-Roach’s delicious tale of a bear, lost in the city, who happens upon an unattended sandwich in the park. The bear’s journey from forest to city and back home again is full of happy accidents, funny encounters, and sensory delights. The story is so engrossing, it’s not until the very end that we begin to suspect this is a TALL tale.

The wonderfully told story, spectacular illustrations, and surprise ending make this Julia Sarcone-Roach’s best book to date. You’ll want to share it with your friends (and keep a close eye on your lunch).  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

Swim Swim Sink
By Jennifer Harney
Disney Hyperion, 2020.  Picture Book.

Three tiny ducks. One straight line. New happy flock. All feeling fine. Until, that is, the last ducking sinks when she should swim. Let's try that again...and again and again. All this sinking is ruining the rhyme!

Little ones will love following the antics of these adorable ducklings, and parents will enjoy the way the book goes off the rails halfway through. Everyone will laugh at the tiny ducky's string of failures and cheer when it comes up with the best solution of all.  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

Snakes on a Train
By Kathryn Dennis
Feiwel & Friends, 2019.  Picture Book.

The conductor takes the tickets as the snakes start crawling on. The tracks are checked, the whistle blows. It's time to move along. Hissssssssssss goes the sound of the train. An adorable picture book full of sibilant sounds and other word play, Snakes on a Train is as fun for parents as it is for kids, and sure to be a read-aloud hit.  --Publisher




Read in Friday Book Babies

Written by Margaret Wild
Illustrated by Jan Ormerod
Little Hare, 2009.  Picture Book.

This itsy-bitsy baby sucks her thumb.  That itsy-bitsy baby bangs on a drum.  Itsy-Bitsy Babies is the ideal book for babies and toddlers.  The rhythmic text is perfect for reading aloud, and the charming illustrations will inspire endless fun and imitations.  This classic picture book for the very young, by two leading creative talents, is a must-have for every baby's bookshelf.  
--Publisher




Read in Friday Cuentos

Counting Ovejas
By Sarah Weeks
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.  Spanish (Bilingual) Picture Book.

Una oveja blanca./One white sheep. ¡Adiós, oveja blanca!/Good-bye, white sheep!

What do you do when you can't sleep? Count sheep in Spanish and English, of course! But what happens when those rascally sheep get a little too close for comfort? Well, if you're anything like the sleepy little hero in this clever tale, you might just tire yourself out trying to get rid of them!

From the talented duo of Sarah Weeks and Caldecott Medalist David Diaz, Counting Ovejas is the perfect way to say good night (and learn colors and numbers) in English and in Spanish. 
--Publisher

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