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Toddler Time
Written by Carrie Tillotson
Illustrated by Estrela Lourenço
New York : Flamingo Books, 2022. Picture Book.

When a narrator starts filling this story with fruit, Banana can't wait to step into the spotlight. The book is called Counting to Bananas , after all. But as more and more fruits (and non-fruits) are added to the story, Banana objects. When will it be time for bananas?!

With laugh-out-loud text from debut author Carrie Tillotson and brought to life by illustrator Estrela Louren o this is the story of a banana and narrator who have very strong opinions about what should (and should not!) be in this book.--Publisher

Preschool Time
By Greg Pizzoli
New York : Disney Hyperion Books, 2014. Picture Book.

They're off! Sam is the best race-car driver in history -- he is number one at every race! But when his best friend, Maggie, shows that she has racing talent of her own, Sam doesn't know how to handle coming in second place. Will he learn what it truly means to be a winner? With his signature light touch, Greg Pizzoli's upbeat story about being a good sport is perfect for read-aloud.--Publisher

Preschool Time
Written by Ashley N. Sorenson
Illustrated by David Miles
Sanger, California : Familius LLC, 2016. Picture Book.

Oh no! It is a very, VERY cold day, and all the numbers have frozen! Children must trace, blow on, and count the numbers to unfreeze them, and in the process, they will learn colors, seasons, patterns, and numbers. An interactive, educational experience, The Very Cold, Freezing, No-Number Day is sure to be a household and classroom favorite.--Publisher

Book Babies
By Eric Carle
New York : World of Eric Carle, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2020. Board Book.

With a lift-the-flap surprise on every spread, this sturdy casebound board book is a perfect bedtime read. This original story invites readers to guess who's getting ready for bed. Who's that hiding on the very last page? Could it be everyone's favorite caterpillar? Read along to find out!--Publisher

Monday Cuentos
Por Ross Burach
Madrid: Lata de Sal, 2021. Libro Illustrado.

Patos a Domicilio es el tercer libro que Lata de Sal publica de este joven y exitoso autor contemporáneo: Ross Burach. Este libro es la historia desternillante de un perro que tiene una empresa de patos de compañía a domicilio. Lleva patos a todo aquel que los necesite, pero un día una llamada lo cambia todo. Un cliente misterioso necesita patos y, como pierden su dirección, van buscando y preguntando a todo aquel que se encuentran. Finalmente, descubren que el cliente vive en un bosque tenebroso y tiene largos y afilados dientes ... pero, ¿para qué querrá tantos patos?--Editor

Monday Cuentos
Por Guido van Genechten
Buenos Aires : Capi Cua, un sello de V&R Editoras, 2021. Libro Illustrado.

El pequeño pez blanco emprende la búsqueda de su mamá. En el camino, conocerá a otros personajes. Un libro lúdico para que los niños más pequeños aprendan, en español e inglés, los colores.--Editor

Cuentitos
By Cliff Wright 
Barcelona : Editorial Juventud, 2007. Libro de cartón.

En este libro ilustrado para niños Oso Negro y sus amigos sacan de una caja verde varias cosas de distintas colores.--Editor

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