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From Story Time: The Letter "N"

Preschool Time
By Sam Zuppardi
Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2013. Picture Book.

George's little brothers are real pests. They knock over his blocks, demolish his train tracks and follow him everywhere. George has had enough! He needs to go somewhere the little boys can't follow. He needs to go... Nowhere. With the help of a cardboard box, George soon manages his escape. But is Nowhere all it's cracked up to be? Author-illustrator Sam Zuppardi makes his picture-book debut in this delightful story about the power of imagination- and the versatility of the humble cardboard box. --Publisher
 
Preschool Time
Written by Tammi Sauer
Illustrated by Ross Burach
New York: Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2022. Picture Book.

A bunny tries to convince a wolf there are no bunnies around, while bunny after bunny hops into the scene. --Publisher

Toddler Time
By Fred Blunt
Minneapolis, MN: Andersen Press USA, 2020. Picture Book. 

 Mr. Gnome is a grumpy little fellow. He's really quite rude and he is definitely NOT cute. So when Miss Witch asks him to kindly stop fishing in her pond, Mr. Gnome is in danger of finding out exactly what happens to gnomes who say 'NO!' From the author of Santa Claus vs The Easter Bunny comes this laugh-out-loud cautionary tale, told in conversational style, perfect for fans of Kes Gray and Jim Field's Oi, Frog series. --Editor

Book Babies
Written by Elizabeth Spurr
Illustrated by Manelle Oliphant
Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishers, 2018. Board Book.

 Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow a young girl as she makes a boat, splashes in puddles, and otherwise enjoys a rainy day. --Editor 

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