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DIY Story Time: The Letter "D"

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 D week is coming!  Here are three fun books to check out as we learn about the letter D.


Roy Digs Dirt
By David Shannon
The Blue Sky Press, 2020.  Picture Book.

Although it's a smelly task for those who have to constantly bathe him, Roy's happiness centers on his very favorite thing--dirt--and from sunrise to sunset, he burrows in it, rolls in it, and digs up buried treasures. There's terror in every terrier, and when Roy runs into the house after being sprayed by a skunk, he faces the dreaded bathtub. Readers will see themselves in Roy's childlike delight each time he makes the biggest mess ever.  --Publisher





Ducks!
Written by Deborah Underwood
Illustrated by T.L. McBeth
Godwin Books, 2020.  Picture Book.

Ducks. Ducks? NO DUCKS! Duck wanders away from the pond for a moment and returns to find the other ducks gone! Searching high and low, Duck discovers many clues around the cityā€•footprints, feathers, eggsā€•but no ducks. Will Duckā€™s feathered friends finally be found? With spare storytelling and lots of visual jokes, this is a funny and sweet celebration of family.  
--Publisher





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.  --Publisher

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