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These are just some of the wonderful books for children we have come across this month. We hope to share with you some you have not seen before and also introduce others being released in the near future. Enjoy.
What’s in There? All About Before You Were Born by Robie H. Harris Gus and Nellie have some exciting news: there’s going to be a baby in their family! Join them through the seasons as they watch their mother’s pregnancy with fascination and curiosity while awaiting the birth of their new baby sibling. Combining accessible, humorous, and accurate illustrations; conversations between the two siblings; and a factual text, here is the ideal book to help young children understand that the way a growing baby develops inside a woman’s body, and how a baby is born, are both perfectly normal and totally wonderful. Ages 2 yrs - 4 yrs Candlewick Press
My Dream Playground by Kate Becker Right now there is just an empty lot down the street, but this little girl dreams that one day there will be a playground — a real playground, a fun playground — right in her own neighborhood. When she sees a man measuring the empty lot, she’s sure that he’s there to help make her playground dream come true. And he is! Inspired by the real story of the firstever playground built by KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit that has helped build more than two thousand play spaces across the country, here is the tale of how a determined young girl, with the help of her family, friends, and community, makes her dreams of a playground in her own neighborhood a reality. Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs Candlewick Press
The Two and Only Kelly Twins by Johanna Hurwitz Second-graders Arlene and Ilene Kelly are twins — identical twins to be exact — and they love being a pair. They love to dress alike, they have identical pet ferrets, and they do everything together. But being a twin is not always easy. When a set of triplets comes to school, Arlene and Ilene wonder whether triplets are more special than twins. At Halloween, on different streets in identical witch costumes, some neighbors think that the girls are one person trying to get extra candy. And when Arlene gets sick and has to visit the hospital, the twins each find out what it’s like to be one instead of two. But whether they’re together or apart, Arlene and Ilene know they’re lucky to have each other. Ages 6 yrs - 9 yrs Candlewick Press
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I Spy Pets by Edward Gibbs Smooth or furry, shiny or fluffy, there are many pets to spot in this fun take on the “I spy” game. Look through the spy holes and use the texture clues to guess; then turn the page to reveal the animal. Watch as children quickly become engaged in the game — joining in with the interactive novelty and learning what animals eat along the way. Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs Candlewick Press
Peppa Pig and the Perfect Day by Candlewick Press On a beautiful day, Peppa gets to do all of her favorite things: ride in the car, have a picnic, play with friends -- and there’s a surprise, too! Press out the characters of Peppa, her family, and her friends and add them to removable popup vehicles. What’s more, there’s a play mat to decorate and serve as a setting for travels in Mummy Pig’s car or trips in Grandpa Pig’s boat. Perfect! Ages 3 yrs - 6 yrs Candlewick Press