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Read in Stories in the Park
An Island Grows
Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by  Cathie Felstead
New York : Greenwillow Books, 2006. Picture Book.

From the first glow of magma at the bottom of the ocean, to the flowing lava that hardens and builds up higher and higher until it breaks through the water's surface, here is the story of the birth of an island. As the island matures, signs of life appear: first, small plants and animals, and later, people. This is a tale as old--and as new--as the ground we walk on, and it has been illustrated with gorgeous collage art. Includes an endnote detailing how volcanic islands form and a list of recommended reading.--Publisher

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Normal Norman
Written by Tara Lazar
Illustrated by S. Britt
New York : Sterling Children's Books, 2016. Picture Book.

What is "normal?" That's the question an eager young scientist, narrating her very first book, hopes to answer. Unfortunately, her exceedingly "normal" subject--an orangutan named Norman--turns out to be exceptionally strange. He speaks English, sleeps in a bed, loves his stuffed toy, goes bananas over pizza, and even deep-sea dives! Oh, no: what's a "normal" scientist to do? A humorous look at the wackiness that makes us all special-- and a gentle reminder that "normal" can't ever be defined!--Publisher

Read in Canopy Capers
Pirate Chicken: All Hens on Deck
Written by Brian Yanish
Illustrated by Jess Pauwels
Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2019. Picture Book.

There's only one thing more frightful, or funny, than a band of pirate chickens: their feared and feathered leader, Redfoot. Pick up Pirate Chicken: All Hens on Deck for a laugh out loud story time!
Lily is no ordinary chicken. She dreams of a life off the farm where she can put her grand plans into action.
Her wish is granted when pirates recruit her and her fellow chickens and whisk them away to the open seas. Soon, Lily has taken charge and becomes captain of an all-chicken crew.
But when Lily faces a mutiny, will she change her ways, or be forced to squawk the plank?--Publisher

Read in Canopy Capers
The Grumpy Pirate 
Written by Corinne Demas & Artemis Roehrig
Illustrated by Ashlyn Anstee
New York : Orchard Books, 2020. Picture Book.

Grumpy Gus is one pirate that complains about everything, even about seeking treasure, an attitude that annoys his fellow pirates--so the Pirate Queen gives Gus an equally grumpy parrot in hopes that it will teach Gus a lesson and make him change his grumpy ways.--Publisher

Read in Book Babies
A Hop is Up
Written by Kristy Dempsey 
Illustrated by Lori Richmond
New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2016. Board Book.

Wiggly, giggly preschoolers will love the action in this picture book with its catchy sequence of movements and directions -- hop up, bend down, spin round, jump over -- that are endlessly fun! A young boy and his energetic puppy take a walk in their neighborhood, where they encounter and interact with lots of friends along the way!--Publisher

Read in Cuentos 
Daniela Pirata y la bruja Sofronisa
By Susanna Isern & Gomez
Madrid : Nubeocho, 2021. Libro ilustrado español.

La malvada bruja Sofronisa vive en Isla Tenebrosa. Desde su cabaña, observa todo en su bola de cristal. No soporta las risas de los demás y cuando ve a alguien feliz le lanza hechizos para que todo le salga mal. ¡Daniela pirata se enfrentará a Sofronisa! ¡Un nuevo libro de la pirata más famosa! ¡Más de 60.000 libros vendidos!--Publisher 

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