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From Story Time: The Letter "A"

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Read in Toddler Time
It's an Orange Aardvark!
By Michael Hall
New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2014. Picture Book.

Five carpenter ants at home in their tree stump hear a noise. What is it? One ant thinks it is a hungry aardvark lurking outside the stump, just waiting to eat them. One ant makes a hole in the stump to see. Orange light floods the stump--it's not an aardvark, proclaims the ant chorus. It's orange! So what is lurking outside the stump? This very funny picture book features die-cut holes on almost every page, suspenseful page turns, a wonderful surprise ending, and an introduction to a rainbow of colors.--Publisher

Read in Preschool Time
Astronaut Training 
Written by Aneta Cruz
Illustrated by Olivia Aserr
New York : Boyds Mills Press, 2021. Picture Book. 

Astrid is training to go to space! But as she builds her shuttle, cooks astronaut food, and practices floating in zero gravity, Dad tells Astrid that the ship's construction is too dangerous, she's too little to cook alone, and she's not allowed to flood the bathroom. That night, when Astrid dreams she's an astronaut, the challenges she encounters are overwhelming. Astrid realizes she isn't as ready as she thought. Back on Earth, Astrid turns to her loving and supportive Dad, who helps Astrid continue her astronaut training.--Publisher

Read in Preschool Time
Even Aliens Need Snacks
By Matthew McElligott
New York : Walker, 2012. Picture Book.

In the follow up to his breakout picture book, Even Monsters Need Haircuts, Matthew McElligott brings back the young barber in a new tale where his culinary concoctions bring him galaxy-wide fame. Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, this chef has found a new clientele-aliens. Readers will delight in McElligott's gently offbeat humor and unique artistry as spaceships full of hilarious creatures line up for a taste of the intergalactic cuisine. For space fans, foodies, and budding entrepreneurs alike, this book has something for everyone.--Publisher

Read in Book Babies
Under the Sea
By Sue Downing
New York : DK Publishing, 2022. Board Book.

Everyone has a friend. The Starfish is friends with the Fish and the Shells are friends with the Whale. Even the Octopus has friends. This charming board book introduces babies to the idea of friendship and what it means to have a friend as well as gently covering sea life and the underwater world for young children. With enchanting illustrated characters by Sue Downing, We Are Friends: In the Sea is sure to excite and delight its tiny readers.--Publisher

Read in Monday Cuentos
Un Ɣrbol
By Rodrigo Mattioli 
Zaragoza, EspaƱa : Apila Ediciones, 2019. Libro ilustrado espaƱol.

Alina decidiĆ³ plantar un Ć”rbol y todo comenzĆ³ a cambiar. A veces una pequeƱa decisiĆ³n es suficiente para transformar todo lo que nos rodea.--Publisher 

Read in Friday Cuentos 
La ovejita que sabĆ­a contar : y otros cuentos con beso para las buenas noches
Written by Vanesa PĆ©rez-Sauquillo
Illustrated by Almudena Aparicio 
Barcelona : Beascoa, 2021. Libro ilustrado espaƱol.

Tres cuentos con beso para las buenas noches en formato libro de cartĆ³n para contar a los mĆ”s pequeƱos antes de ir a dormir. Ā”Felices sueƱos!--Publisher


Other "A" Books to Read
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABCs (the Hard Way)
The Airport Book
Aliens Love Underpants
What Does an Anteater Eat?
Adorabull
Thereā€™s an Alien in Your Book
Night Animals Need Sleep Too
Adrift:  An Odd Couple of Polar Bears
Alien Tomato
Agent Lion


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