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From Story Time: The Letter "R"

Preschool Time
By Julia Mills  
New York: Clarion Books, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers, 2025. Picture Book.

Calling all collectors! Julia Mills, the acclaimed creator of I Am Stuck, spins a funny new adventure about Robinson the raccoon, who loves to collect things. But when he meets a new friend, he discovers that memories and experiences make for the best collection of all. Perfect for fans of Memory Jars and In a Jar. Robinson the raccoon loves to collect things-big and small. His collection is amazing. One day he collects a shell that turns out to be . . . Rosie the snail! Rosie is not impressed by Robinson's stuff, and she takes him to see what she collects: breezes on the hilltop, bubbles in the stream, and the magnificent northern lights. Robinson soon realizes that the best things to hold on to aren't always things-instead, experiences with friends will last a lifetime. --Editor

Preschool Time
Written by Cathy Ballou Mealey
Illustrated by Ariel Landy
Ann Arbor, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, 2023. Picture Book.

When Grizzly Bear shows up at his campfire unexpectedly, Roscoe the raccoon graciously offers him a s'more, and when additional hungry guests arrive, he happily makes s'more after s'more. --Editor

Toddler Time
Written by Stephan W. Martin
Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill
New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2017. Picture Book.

When Charlotte receives a pet rock for her birthday, she doesn't expect it to become her best friend, and she really doesn't expect what happens next. --Publisher

Book Babies
By Kristina Jones
Mankato, MN: Amicus Ink, an imprint of Amicus, 2025. Board Book.

In this charming board book for babies, high-contrast black-and-white art shows familiar backyard animals, with spots of blue highlighting their eyes. Who is hiding? The answer to each question is revealed in a peek-a-boo style when the page is turned. --Publisher

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