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From Story Time: The Letter "T"

Preschool Time
Written by David Keane
Illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2022. Picture Book.

Before he becomes very sick, Grandpa enjoys joining his granddaughter in her favorite activity, searching for things to add to her secret treasure box, including a broken robin's egg, a rusty spring, and a snakeskin that makes Grandpa squirm and make funny faces. --Editor

Preschool Time
Written by Philip Ardagh
Illustrated by David Melling
Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2025. Picture Book.

One rainy night, Penny and her daddy take an underground train packed with passengers. As they stand in the crowded car, Penny can't believe what she's seeing. A tiger's tail? A tiger's paw! No, that's just a person with a striped glove, assures Daddy. But when they find a seat and Penny has a clearer view, there's no mistaking the tiger's foot poking out from under a pant leg. And when this extraordinary tiger makes a sudden, marvelous leap across the floor to rescue a baby's fallen teddy, Penny can't help but join in the action! --Publisher

Toddler Time
By Daishu Ma
London: Post Wave Children's Books, 2025. Picture Book.

Adorable best friends, Tiger and Mei, discover the value of responsibility and courage in a heartwarming, tea-making tale. Meet best friends Tiger and Mei. They are eager to help make tea, but all attempts lead to chaos! Nervous about getting in trouble, they quickly run away. But they soon realize that they must return home and face their mistakes. Join the duo on a tea-filled tale of honesty, responsibility, and learning together as a family. Little ones will love following along as Tiger and Mei find the courage to own their actions -- and make a nice cup of tea! --Editor

Book Babies
Written by Ammi-Joan Paquette
Illustrated by Sabrena Khadija
New York: Rise x Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024.

My Hands Can is the first book in a series of three that showcase the body's amazing abilities--from the straightforward to the meaningful. This series will provide young readers with a deep understanding and appreciation of everything their hands can do, and invite them to look beyond what's known and obvious. Written in a lyrical, affectionate tone, and illustrated in bright, warm colors, this book celebrates bodies everywhere and is sure to spark wonder, love, and respect for everything hands can do. --Publisher

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