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Preschool Time
Patrick's Polka-Dot Tights
Written by Kristen McCurry
Illustrated by MacKenzie Haley
North Mankato, MN: Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint, 2021. Picture Book.

Patrick loves his sister's tights, using them as a slingshot or dog leash, or wearing them to feel comfortable and warm, so when his sister accidentally ruins them, he is brokenhearted. --Editor

Preschool Time
Written by Clare Helen Welsh
Illustrated by Anne-Kathrin Behl
Lincoln, MA: Nosy Crow Inc., 2024. Picture Book.

If you want the perfect party, never, ever, ever invite this crowd of chaotic guests! The unicorn will demand sparkles and bubbles, the dragon will set fire to your decorations and the fizzy drinks will send the aliens wild! But . . . never, ever, EVER send your guests home! Because a party's only a party if you share it with your friends! Featuring hilarious, colorful scenes with plenty to spot, as well as a simple message about sharing good times with friends, little ones will want to go right back to the beginning and read the book again (and again)! --Editor

Toddler Time
Written by Anica Mrose Rissi
Illustrated by Zachariah Ohora
Los Angeles; New York: Disney-Hyperion, 2017. Picture Book. 

When a class pet proves to be more than a handful, the students agree they cannot keep him, but how will they convince their teacher, Mr. Stricter, who loves the strange creature? --Editor

Book Babies
Wake Up, Little Chicks
By Sabina Gibson
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, 2021. Board Book.

At dawn, mother animals encourage their young to wake up and prepare for their day, so turtles stretch, mice drink some water, and insects eat their breakfast. --Editor

Other Letter P Books
I'm a Prince!
Pineapple Princess
The Princess and the (Greedy) Pea
Penguin Huddle
Party Pooper



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