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Dibs!

2019

by Laura Gehl and Marcin Piwowarski

When baby Clancy's first word is "dibs," his older brother, Julian, is not pleased, especially as Clancy claims their parents' bed, the White House, and even a rocket ship.

Did You Burp?

2019

by April Pulley Sayre and Leeza Hernandez

"Asking questions may seem like it comes naturally, but it’s actually a learned social skill. How do questions and answers work? What makes a good question—and what makes a rude one? Who cares about questions? This helpful how-to guide teaches kids what a question is, when to ask one, and how to form one. Friendly tips and pointers (“Keep it short!” “Show interest!”) help kids keep their questions appropriate and on point. Above all, the book encourages readers to keep on asking questions—the beginning of learning about the world." -- publisher

Different differenter

2019

by Jyoti Gupta and Tarannum Pasricha

"Different Differenter is an activity book that introduces skin color to children in a healthy way. When young children begin to observe differences in skin color, their questions on the subject demand simple yet accurate responses. Jyoti's art-and-craft-based book takes you on a playful and creative discovery to find answers that work for you and your family -- while thoughtfully introducing facts of history and 15-plus new words"--

Do not take your dragon on a field trip

2019

by Julie Gassman and Andy Elkerton

When dragons are banned from accompanying students on a visit to the fire station, for such reasons as rudeness, farting, and a spikey tail, children find the perfect field trip for the scaly creatures.

Double Bass Blues

2019

by Andrea J. Loney and Rudy Gutierrez

"A Caldecott Honor Book! A joyous celebration of family, community, and the unifying power of music, perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street. Nic is an aspiring musician whose life spans two different worlds—his suburban school where he wows his friends in orchestra, and the busy city streets of his home where he’s jostled by the crowd. Nic makes his way home from a busy day at school with a double bass on his back, the symphony of his surroundings in his heart, and a sweet surprise for the reader at the end of his journey. This is a sweet, melodious picture book about how dedication, music, and family can overcome any obstacle." -- publisher

Double trouble

2019

by Sarah Dyer

"Ellis and Erin are twins, and they love to draw and climb and play—but they also love looking for trouble! Will they find trouble in the kitchen or the bathroom? Maybe it’s in their bedroom, or outside in their garden? Follow the twins on a fun-filled journey through their house, through their backyard, to the attic, and back, as they search for trouble and get into all sorts of mischief on the way. Will they ever find trouble? Or will trouble find them?"--publisher

Dragon’s Hometown

2019

by Dong Hongyou and Hechen Yu

"A girl longs to return to the island in China where she was born to look for dragons. Her dream finally comes true when her family returns to celebrate Chinese New Year. The girl helps her grandparents prepare for the holiday and then joins in on the big holiday parade. When night falls, she goes out with her grandfather in a boat and finally learns about the secret of dragons." -- publisher

Duck and Penguin Are NOT Friends

2019

by Julia Woolf

"A humorous and ironic look at building friendship on your own terms A humorous and ironic look at building friendship on your own terms Duck and Penguin are not friends, despite what Betty and Maud might have you think. They do not want to swing together, build sandcastles together, and they certainly do not want to play baby dolls together! Friendship is a choice, and being forced to play with someone you haven’t chosen isn’t always fun. Duck and Penguin will let you know when they're ready to be friends, thank-you-very-much. This laugh out loud tale about the secret world of toys from author-illustrator Julia Wolf makes the perfect read-aloud with a relatable topic and hilarious illustrations that will have children begging for multiple reads." -- publisher

Earthwaves

2019

by Michael Smith and Gayle Garner Roski

When Akela makes his first trading voyage with his wise grandfather, he learns that it takes courage, knowledge, and wisdom to cross the Pacific Ocean in a sailing canoe without compass or chart. Includes historical note.

Ella May Does it Her Way!

2019

by Mick Jackson and Andrea Stegmaier

"Hello and welcome to Ella May, the girl who likes to do things her way. In the first of this brilliant new series all about an imaginative, strong-willed girl character with her own ideas, Ella May tries walking backward, just to see how it feels. In her bedroom she tries reading her books backward, and after dinner she goes backward up to the bathroom and climbs backward into bed. When Ella goes backward up the slide and backward over the castle, Ella’s mum decides to turn around and walk backward next to Ella, to make it easier for them to talk. Pretty soon, half the town is walking backward in a giant, backward-walking procession. Where will it end?" -- publisher

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Double Bass Blues

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Duck and Penguin Are NOT Friends

Earthwaves

Ella May Does it Her Way!