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• Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend

  Shea, Bob,

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  I love absurdity and silliness, and Bob Shea always delivers. My family loved the turtle in a bear suit and his earnest efforts to engage in bear stuff, despite his somewhat limited abilities. Suggested by Jane.

• Cranky, Crabby Crow (saves the World)

  Tabor, Corey R.,

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  Get ready to make lots of crow calls while reading this entertaining story with a fun twist. Suggested by Meleesa.

• Don't Trust Fish

  Sharpson, Neil,

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  This was a great book to read with my son and play up his suspicions--about fish, and also about who might REALLY be telling us not to trust them. Suggested by Jane.

• I Can Say Moo!

  Cohen, Stephanie (Speech therapist),

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  Stephanie Cohen writes some of my favorite baby board books, and this one is no exception! As a speech language pathologist, she picks words that are easier for babies to repeat, and the photos model the positions your mouth needs to make to say…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Every Monday Mabel

  Awan, Jashar,

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  I wish I looked forward to Mondays as much as Mabel! Each Monday morning she drags her chair outside to enjoy her favorite thing all week. With vivid colors and playful humor, this charming picture book is a great one to read aloud. Suggested by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Forts

  Venit, Katie,

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  A magical book filled with imagination and wonder. I love how it captures the endless creativity of childhood, where anything can become an adventure. It's a joyful reminder of the power of play and the worlds we can build with just a little…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Mouse Just Ate My House!

  Gray, Kes,

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  The mouse in this story is one hungry mouse, and the illustrations and die-cut pages add to the sensory experience. Suggested by Meleesa.

• When Sun Rises

  Salazar, Aida,

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  This board book is part of the beautiful My Living World series. I love how this story centers around living in harmony with nature and features Indigenous wisdom. Suggested by Christine.

• Let's Go!

  a First Phrase Book to Support Language Development

  Búzio, Carolina,

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  This is a great book for developing language. It's especially good for kids who are learning to piece their words together to communicate. Suggested by Hayaat.

• Parts of Us

  Hale, Shannon,

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  While seemingly a cute concept board book about body parts, I loved how this book embraced body diversity and acceptance, showing how we can include friends and celebrate their differences. Suggested by Eilis.

• We're Different and It's Totally Cool!

  Yeh, Camey,

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  This book brings me so much joy and is an absolute delight that bursts with color. I could spend all day looking at the cute, quirky illustrations. I love how it celebrates all the ways we're unique, from our looks to our dreams and emotions.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Oh Dear, Look What I Got!

  Rosen, Michael, 1946-

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  I love this rhyming, fun story that is perfect to read aloud. The beautiful, detailed illustrations give fun clues to what comes next, making this story interactive as well. Suggested by Gudrun.

• Little Freddie Two Pants

  (the Dog With Too Many Pants)

  Daywalt, Drew,

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  How many pants is too many pants for Freddie (the Dog?) All this silliness may give you the giggles. Suggested by Meleesa.