Preschool Booklist

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1. Blurp's book of manners

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Author:
Derby, Cindy
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3.7 stars
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"When etiquette coach Ms. Picklepop teeters off her stool and spills a bucket of paint, a creature emerges. Not a scary one, or an evil one, or anything of the sort. Instead, what comes alive is ... BLURP! She'll have to carry on with her lesson, despite Blurp's many, messy distractions. But paint splotches and burps aren't all that disrupt Ms. Picklepop's decorous class. Perhaps through an unlikely friendship, Ms. Picklepop will learn a thing or...

2. Don't hug Doug

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Author:
Finison, Carrie
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5 stars
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"Doug prefers not to be hugged, but there are a variety of other ways his loved ones can show him affection"--

3. Everybody in the red brick building

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Author:
Wynter, Anne
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2.8 stars
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"In the middle of the night, a chain reaction of noises wakes the residents of an urban apartment building, and then lulls them back to sleep"--

4. Eyes that speak to the stars

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Author:
Ho, Joanna
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"A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before--in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his...

5. Farmhouse

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Author:
Blackall, Sophie
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4 stars
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"A farmhouse where twelve children grow up holds evidence of their stories long after they are gone"--

6. A gift for Amma: market day in India

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Author:
Sriram, Meera
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A young girl explores the vibrant rainbow of items for sale in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her mother. Includes facts about the items mentioned and markets around the world, as well as photographs taken by the author in her hometown of Chennai, India.

7. I don't care

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Author:
Fogliano, Julie
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"Two friends share their delight in the little things that set them apart, and the big things that bring them together"--

8. I live in a tree trunk

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Author:
Fleming, Meg
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"I live in a tree trunk. I live in a barn. I live in a shoebox. I'm down on the farm... Soon all the other animals can't help but share what their homes are called, too. Readers will learn about porcupines, salamanders, groundhogs, and more. But when the rabbit, platypus, and meerkat realize their homes share the same name, they can't believe it. "Are you for SURE? I had NO clue!" becomes a catchy, energetic refrain readers will love chanting? The...

9. The King of Kindergarten

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Author:
Barnes, Derrick
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Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great firs day of kindergarten.

10. Lola's Nana-Bibi comes to visit

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Author:
McQuinn, Anna
Series:
Lola books (Anna McQuinn) volume 8.
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When Lola's Nana-Bibi comes to visit, they have a whole week of adventures.

11. Luli and the language of tea

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Author:
Wang, Andrea
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While her parents attend a community ESL class, Luli connects with other immigrant children by sharing a love of tea. Includes author's note.

12. Mermaid day

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Author:
Murray, Diana
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4 stars
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On Mermaid Day, the mer-queen throws a big bash and sea creatures of all kinds attend, including a shy shark who joins in the dancing.

13. Mina

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Author:
Forsythe, Matthew, 1976-
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Mina the mouse is very upset when her father brings home a pet "squirrel" that she is certain is a cat.

14. Our favorite day of the year

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Author:
Ali, A. E.
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3 stars
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Four kindergartners who think they have nothing in common become friends after sharing traditions of their holidays, including Eid-ul-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah, Christmas, and Pi Day.

15. A parliament of owls

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Author:
Scillian, Devin
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"From a mischief of mice and a shiver of sharks to a caravan of camels and a rhumba of rattlesnakes, animals from around the globe gather a group and sashay, swim, slither, or sail through this party of animal plurals"--

16. The red fruit

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Gee Eun, Lee
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When he gets hit in the head by a delicious red fruit, Baby Bear searches for more of this elusive treat until he finds the biggest red fruit of all, in this delightful story about first discoveries and always landing in a safe place.

17. The rescuer of tiny creatures

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Author:
Manley, Curtis
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4 stars
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"...Roberta rescues tiny creatures. You know, the ones stranded in the middle of the sidewalk. A lot of the time, that earns her funny looks from kids in school. But when a swarm of baby spiders finds its way into the classroom, Roberta will save the day with her knowledge and creativity, showing everybody that tiny creatures aren't so scary after all. They just need friends who rescue and understand them!"--

18. T. Rexes can't tie their shoes

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Lazowski, Anna
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"An humorous, alphabetical look at all the things animals can't do but kids can"--

19. This beach is loud!

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Author:
Cotterill, Samantha
Series:
Little senses
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A sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach. Luckily, his dad has a trick up his sleeve to help his son face these unexpected obstacles in this book offering practical advice helping sensitive children on and off the autism spectrum.

20. Tomatoes for Neela

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Author:
Lakshmi, Padma
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As Neela and her mother cook together, they find a way for Neela's grandmother, who lives in India, to share in both the love and the flavors of the day. Includes tomato facts.