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Read in Toddler Time

By Karen Patkau
Pajama Press, 2019.  Picture Book.

Nestled in the ferns is a big clutch of eggs.  But what could be inside?  With picks, pokes, pops, and wriggles, Triceratops babies hatch.  They are quick to scamper, scramble, and romp about, making as much noise as they please!  But could danger lurk nearby?  With mother's watchful eye and fierce protection to keep them safe, the little dinosaurs can expect to play another day.

Full of onomatopoeic text that will delight young listeners and readers alike, this frolicking story from lauded visual artist and author Karen Patkau abounds with fun.  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

By Jörg Mühle
Gecko Press, 2019.  Picture Book.

Bear finds three tasty mushrooms on her way home through the woods. Her friend Weasel cooks them up in the frying pan. But the friends have a problem: how to share three between two?

Bear and Weasel each come up with one argument after another for why they should have more: I found them! I cooked them. I'm bigger. I'm still growing.... Until the fox comes around the corner and snatches a mushroom.

That solved the problem. They eat the two mushrooms and it's time for dessert. Here comes Weasel with the scrumptious wild strawberries, three of them to share...  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

Written by Chiara Vignocchi, Paolo Chiarinotti, and Silvia Borando
Illustrated by Silvia Borando
Candlewick Press, 2018.  Picture Book.

Mmm!  Mouse spots a tasty nut in the tree.  So she shakes it.  To the right...shake!  And to the left...shake, shake!  But uh-oh!  Something big and hungry falls from the tree instead!  
--Publisher




Read in Friday Book Babies

By Cori Doerrfeld
HarperFestival, 2019.  Small Picture Book.

As her baby goes on a mad dash through the jungle, it’s up to mama to make sure the curious little orangutan doesn’t get into too much trouble—like dancing on a bear, bouncing on an elephant, or even pulling on a leopard’s tail. But when you have a wild baby, life is full of surprises! With a simple, playful rhyme, this adorable and humorous story illustrates the oftentimes chaotic but always loving bond between parent and child. This board book edition is perfect for little hands.

Wild Baby is sure to capture the heart of fans of Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Smriti Prasadam-Halls, and anyone with a wild child of their own!  --Publisher




Read in Friday Cuentos

Harry, el perrito sucio
Por Gene Zion
Ilustrado por Margaret Bloy Graham
Rayo, 1996.  Spanish Picture Book.

A Harry, le gusta todo excepto bañarse. Así que un día, antes del baño, Harry se escapa. Se pasa el día jugando en la calle, divirtiéndose mucho, pero cuando regresa a casa tiene un problema: su familia no lo reconoce porque está tan sucio!  --Publisher

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