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From Story Time: The Letter "N"

Preschool Time
Written by Tiffany Stone
Illustrated by Ashlyn Anstee
Vancouver; Berkley: Greystone Kids, 2021. Picture Book.

Little Narwhal, Not Alone is based on the true story of an unlikely friendship. A young narwhal, venturing too far from home, becomes lost and is adopted by a pod of beluga whales. Poetic language and playful illustrations take readers along on Narwhal's unexpected and amazing journey. At the back, helpful facts about narwhals and belugas are included from a marine biologist. --Publisher

Preschool Time
By Alex Macdonald
Beverly, MA : Frances Lincoln First Editions, 2025. Picture Book.

Nelly has a problem. She cannot fly. So when all the other birds fly off for the winter, Nelly can't. So, she learns to do things differently ... and discovers that life is a lot more enjoyable when friends stick together. --Publisher

Toddler Time
Written by Mireille Messier
Illustrated by Elena Comte
Victoria, British Columbia: Orca Book Publishers, 2025. Picture Book.

Issued also in electronic format. Nevin and Grandpa are heading to the park today. At each part of their adventure, Nevin chooses for himself and shows Grandpa just how much he knows. --Editor

Book Babies
By Jörg Mühle
Wellington, NZ: Gecko Press, 2022. Board Book.

Little Rabbit can hide, swing, splash and fly! He'd like someone to play with. Can you play too? --Publisher

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