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From Story Time: The Letter "K"

 Toddler Time
By Karen Obuhanych
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. Picture Book. 

This picture book catches rascally kittens being their adorable (and mischievous!) selves from morning to nap to night. --Publisher

Preschool Time 
Written by Beth Ferry
Illustrated by Olivier Tallec
New York: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2019. Picture Book. 

What's a seal to do when she's new to the zoo Make new friends, of course! But when the other animals aren't so friendly, a wise sparrow inspires them to surprise Seal with a special treat. Full of heart and humor from bestselling author Beth Ferry and illustrator Olivier Tallec, this story of friendship and forgiveness will have little ones giggling along. --Editor

Preschool Time
Written by Ellen DeLange
Illustrated by Monty Lee
New York: Clavis Publishing Inc., 2021.

Monty the frog wants to turn into a prince. He searches for a beautiful princess whose kiss will change him, and he finds one, but the result is surprising! --Editor

Book Babies
By Marine Schneider
Petaluma, CA: Cameron Kids, 2021. Board Book.

 A simple board book with a sweet take on contrasts, featuring a parent and child Big Bear. --Editor

Monday Cuentos
By Ross Burach
New York: Scholastic Inc., 2023. Libro Illustrado

Este nuevo libro de la Serie "La oruga muy impaciente," de Ross Burach, anima a los lectores a amarse a sí mismos al tiempo que ilustra las maravillas de la polinización. --Publisher

Friday Cuentos
Written by Adam Wallace and Carla Martell
Illustrated by  Rocio Rincon Fernandez
Barcelona: Serres/Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, 2023. Libro Illustrado.

¿No puedes dormir? A veces es difícil conciliar el sueño, pero no te preocupes, ¡sé cómo conseguir que te canses! Un álbum ilustrado repleto de humor, ideal para compartir en familia antes de irse a dormir. Contar ovejitas, baños calentitos, nanas ... esta historia lo tiene todo para hacerte reír y desesperarte a partes iguales mientras simpatizas con este dragón que hace todo lo posible para que su dragoncito se vaya a dormir. --Publisher

Cuentitos
By Carol Thompson
Swindon, UK: Child's Play (International) Ltd, 2017. Libro de Cartón.

¡A jugar en la nieve! ¡Hay una gran variedad de vistas, sonidos, olores, sabores y texturas para descubrir y disfrutar! --Publisher

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