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• Journey

  Becker, Aaron, 1974-

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  Becker develops concepts for film studios, and his wordless picture book debut reads like a cinematic tribute to Harold and the Purple Crayon. Drab sepia drawings introduce a lonely girl whose afternoon is jolted into life (and full color) when she…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dragonfly Kites

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  Highway, Tomson, 1951-

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  Written in English and Cree, this second book in Highway's Magical Songs of the North trilogy, first published in Canada in 2002, gains new artwork from Flett (Wild Berries). The story follows brothers Joe and Cody as they play games along a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Is Sadie

  O'Leary, Sara

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  As in previous collaborations like When You Were Small and Where You Came From, O'Leary and Morstad put forth a playful, imagination-first portrait of childhood, introducing a girl named Sadie who is equally at home in the expanses of her mind as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Not a Box

  Portis, Antoinette

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  Sometimes the best toys are improvised, according to this celebration of the humble cardboard box. Packaged in a plain brown jacket that resembles a paper bag (another item with vast potential), this minimalist book features a rabbit-child, simply…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Duck! Rabbit!

  Rosenthal, Amy Krouse

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  Clever board book told in two voices. Viewers are asked to identify a single central figure in different ways. Is it a duck? Is it a rabbit? It all depends on where you sit and the few subtle details that are offered. The heavy black outlined…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Where the Wild Things Are

  Sendak, Maurice

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  Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf. Also available as an audiobook CD.

• Press Here

  Tullet, Hervé

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  Readers press the yellow dot on the cover, then follow instructions-shaking, tilting, and more-to magically make the dots change. Wordless, a memorable and creative experience allows readers to say, "Let's play it again!"

• Harry and Horsie

  Van Camp, Katie

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  PreS-K-Harry and his best friend, Horsie, are inseparable. One night, when he can't sleep, he climbs to the shelf that holds his new bubble-making machine. He creates bubbles that begin to surround objects in his room and float them out the window.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• If I Had a Gryphon

  VanSickle, Vikki, 1982-

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  Already bored with her new hamster, a girl with ochre skin, rosy cheeks, and square-framed glasses imagines life with an array of mythological creatures as pets. VanSickle (Summer Days, Starry Nights) and Atkinson (To the Sea) have a blast…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Zoom at Sea

  Wynne-Jones, Tim

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  A sweet story beautifully illustrated. Anyone who loves cats and adventure will like this book and its sequel Zoom. This fanciful nautical adventure stars a winsome cat named Zoom who stays indoors paddling in the sink or sailing in the bathtub all…Read moreRead more of this annotation