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Preschool Time
By Brian Won
Boston; New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017. Picture Book.

While Turtle seeks his favorite book, each of his friends offers his or her favorite to thank him for sharing. --Editor

Preschool Time
Written by Lisa Katzenberger
Illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr.
Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks eXplore, 2024. Picture Book.

 Children in the community express gratitude for their local library's fun activities and inclusive space. --Editor

Toddler Time
Written by Alison Donald
Illustrated by Alex Willmore
Boston; New York: Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2018. Picture Book.

When the children discover a bear at the librarian's desk at story time, they think he's the new librarian. He's not! --Publisher

Book Babies
By Nicole LaRue
Layton, UT: Gibbs Smith, 2022. Board Book.

This board book introduces toddlers to simple breathing exercises perfect for encouraging focus, calming tantrums, and managing difficult emotions. This adorable board book encourages toddlers to mimic the actions of animals both familiar and exotic. Little ones are encouraged to sigh like a sloth, roar like a lion, buzz like a bee, and much more. These simple, engaging prompts help children focus on the benefits of mindful breath, helping to relieve stress and develop a mind-body connection. --Editor

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