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Preschool Time
By Catherine Rayner 
Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2023. Picture Book.

Meet Molly the hare, Olive the owl, and Dexter the fox, three friends who live near the oak tree at the edge of the meadow. Hide-and-seek is Molly's favorite game, but things aren't going her way. For starters, Olive and Dexter don't seem to know the rules. And when Molly shows her friends how to play properly, they hide a little too well. Set in a delicately rendered pastoral world of soft color and shimmering line, here is a picture book that tackles outsize toddler emotions with sensitivity and whimsy. Make way for the singular Molly, Olive, and Dexter--ready or not, here they come! --Publisher

Preschool Time
This Is Not a Dinosaur
Written by Barry Timms 
Illustrated by Ged Adamson
Lincoln, MA: Nosy Crow Inc., 2024. Picture Book.

Join the fun and discover that having a dinosaur for a friend is one BIG, hilarious adventure! This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for all children. Look out for haunted houses, prehistoric creatures, silly fish, sparkling teeth, and LOTS of fun and friendship. With wonderful wordplay and a sweet relationship at its heart, this is NOT a dinosaur book to be missed! Includes a free Stories Aloud audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along! --Editor

Toddler Time
Everything a Drum!
Written by Sarah Warren 
Illustrated by Camila Carrossine 
Mankato, MN: Amicus Ink, 2023. Picture Book. 

A musical toddler explores his world and keeps his parents on their feet, as he uses everything from walls to the family pet to tap out a beat. --Editor

Book Babies

Feel Calm
By Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller
San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 2024. Board Book.

When you feel fed up, how do you lift your mood? Laugh out loud as you turn the pages to see how funny pretend laughter can be! With this book in hand, take a moment to be silly, boost your mood, and experience joy and connection through laughter. --Editor

Other Letter D Books
Seven Little Ducklings
Dear Bookstore
Don't Trust Cats
Dinosaur Dance-Off
When You Go to Dragon School






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