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    Read in Toddler Time

Written by Luis Amavisca
Illustrated by Erica Salcedo
Madrid, Spain: NubeOCHO, 2021. Picture Book.

This little monster says it´s the ugliest in the world. A second monster claims being even uglier. What happens when a third monster shows up? Could a mirror help them to decide who is the ugliest monster in the world? --Publisher



Read in Preschool Time

By Nicolò Carozzi
New York : Random House Studio, 2021. Picture Book.

A heroic little mouse leads three mischievous black cats on a wild and epic chase up and down a.nd over and around and into the pantry as part of a plan to protect her best friend, a goldfish the cats have been frightening. --Publisher



Read in Preschool Time

Mel Fell
By Corey R. Tabor
New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2021. Picture Book.

Follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith.

A charming and innovative tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author-illustrator of Fox the Tiger. An especially enjoyable and satisfying read-aloud! --Publisher



Read in Book Babies

On-the-Go Time
Written by Elizabeth Verdick
Illustrated by Marieka Heinlen
Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Publishing, 2011.

With On-the-Go Time, shopping and errands really can mean fewer hassles and more fun for everyone! Toddlers learn simple tools and encouragement to keep moving, cope with the changing scenes, and be super helpers in the car, at the store or library, and on the road. What do they do when they're on-the-go? Listen, follow along, and even lend a hand. If they're disappointed or overstimulated along the way, they can take deep breaths to calm down. Who says running errands with toddlers has to be stressful? Includes tips for parents and caregivers.--Publisher



Read in Friday Cuentos

We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands = Tenemos el mundo entero en las manos
By Rafael López
New York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2018. Libro ilustrado español.

El galardonado ilustrador Rafael López le da nueva vida al conocido spiritual "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" en una adaptación bilingüe en la que celebra la vida de todos los jóvenes del mundo. Los versos con la palabra "tenemos", que se repiten una y otra vez a través del libro, nos animan a creer en la inclusión y a promover la unidad y la amistad por todo el mundo. --Publisher

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