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From Story Time: The Letter "B"

Read in Toddler Time

Written by Jory John
Illustrated by Erin Kraan
Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, 2021.  Picture Book.

Jeff the bear has definitely forgotten something. He ate his breakfast, he watered his plant, he combed his fur…what could it be? Why does he feel so oddly off? So he asks his friend Anders the rabbit what could possibly be wrong. It couldn't have anything to do with the fact that he's wearing underwear…over his fur...could it?

Something's Wrong! is another read-out-loud, laugh-out-loud picture book from bestselling and beloved author Jory John, about that horrible nagging feeling that it just might not be your day—but you know you have a friend to support you no matter what.  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

By Greg Pizzoli
Disney Hyperion, 2019.  Picture Book.

The Book Hog loves books -- the way they look, the way they feel, the way they smell--and he'll grab whatever he can find. There's only one problem: he can't read! But when a kind librarian invites him to join for storytime, this literature-loving pig discovers the treasure that books really are.

Greg Pizzoli, master of read-aloud fun and three-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recipient, introduces a character sure to steal kids' hearts using his signature cheerful colors and lighthearted narrative style.  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

Written by Sally Nicholls
Illustrated by Bethan Woollvin
Tundra Books, 2019.  Picture Book.

Here's a button. I wonder what happens when you press it?

Follow a group of animal friends as they discover a collection of mysterious buttons, all of which do different things! From a blue singing button to a purple tickle button, from a rude sound button to a mysterious white button, there's only one way to find out what they do: press them all! And thankfully, there's even a sleeping button to lull the animals to sleep after a busy day.

A lively introduction to colors and shapes, The Button Book is the perfect interactive book for storytime (and bedtime!).  --Publisher




Read in Hands-On Story Time

Written by Eric Litwin
Illustrated by James Dean
Harper, 2012.  Picture Book.

Count down with Pete in this rocking story that makes counting fun! Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt--the one with the four totally groovy buttons. But when one falls off, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just keeps on singing his song--after all, what could be groovier than three groovy buttons? 

This book is a winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. Plus the fun never stops--download the free groovin' song!  --Publisher




Read in Book Babies

By R. Henderson
Chronicle Books, 2019.  Picture Book.

A book for one. A book for two. A book for different points of view.

This clever and colorful picture book of opposites will change the way you see things, literally. Turn the book upside down and your perspective alters: Left becomes right; high becomes low; empty becomes full! Great as a rhyming read-aloud, and even better with a friend, this book of two points of view begs to be shared and will immerse booklovers of all ages in a unique reading experience.  --Publisher




Read in Cuentos

Por Mo Willems
Andana Editorial, 2018.  Libro ilustrado espaƱol.

La paloma necesita un baƱo, pero ella no estĆ” muy convencida. EstĆ” sucia y huele mal, pero ella cree que este olor es el normal de cualquier paloma. Finalmente, debe enfrentarse al reto de tomar un baƱo, pero antes de entrar encontrarĆ” muchos obstĆ”culos: El agua estĆ” frĆ­a, o tal vez demasiado caliente, o quizĆ”s le faltan juguetes. ¿Crees que finalmente esta paloma tomarĆ” su necesario baƱo?  --Publisher

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