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Stories in the Park
By Frann Preston-Gannon
New York, NY: Godwin Books/Henry Holt and Company, 2020. Picture Book.

When two sisters make a wish upon a dandelion, the seeds scatter and bring them Dandylion, a friend to play with all summer long. Together, they go on lots of adventures. As the seasons change, Dandylion must say goodbye--but fall is on the way, with new friends to meet and wonders to explore!--Publisher

Stories in the Park
By Simona Ciraolo
Somerville, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press, 2020. Picture Book.

Nothing is better than summer, with its joys of swimming every day and eating ice cream. One little boy's older sister tells him he'd better make the most of it, because summer is going to end soon. When winter comes, she assures him, it will be cold and dark, and the icy rain will turn to snow. They'll be stuck on the sofa for days and won't even dream of eating ice cream. The illustrations belie the bleak forecast with images of glowing autumn leaves, cozy couch snuggles, wintry play, and sweet desserts. A celebration of the changing of the seasons, this inviting tale shows how much fun can be found around every sunny - or snowy - corner.--Publisher

Summer Story Time
Written by Lori Haskins Houran
Illustrated by Edward Miller
Barrington, Illinois: Cottage Door Press, LLC, 2021. Picture Book.

Oh, no! Beep is lost. Help an adorable little alien and his dog find their home planet in this silly space adventure! Follow Beep as he zips around the solar system searching for home asking passerby planets 'Are you my planet?' in hope for a little guidance back to his tiny red home. Learn fun facts about planets that are too hot, too big, too sideways, and too cold for Beep and his pup as they make their way home to the planet that fits just right--Mars.--Publisher

By Jon Agee
New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2017. Picture Book.

A young astronaut is trying to find life on Mars, but he's made a very big oversight.--Publisher

Book Babies
By Paola Opal
Vancouver, British Columbia: Simply Read Books, 2020. Board Book.

Tecka the octopus looks for a good place to swim, and eventually finds a spot for her and all her friends.--Publisher

Cuentitos
Por Jane Yolen
Ilustrado por Mark Teague
New York : Scholastic Inc., 2006. Libro de cartón.

En este libro ilustrado para niños los dinosaurios fácilmente aprenden los colores del arcoiris.--Editor
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