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• The Adventures of Beekle

  the Unimaginary Friend

  Santat, Dan,

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  This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Aquarium

  Alonso, Cynthia

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  A captivating debut that children of all ages will want to soak in multiple times." -School Library Journal A girl ventures to the water's edge, dreaming of a new friend. And, just like that, a beguiling red fish leaps into her life. But is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Journey

  Becker, Aaron, 1974-

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  A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Flashlight

  Boyd, Lizi, 1953-

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  In this story without words, a boy explores the woods after dark with a flashlight.

• The Snowman

  Briggs, Raymond,

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  When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside.

• A Stone for Sascha

  Becker, Aaron, 1974-

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  A young girl, still reeling from her dog's death, finds solace while picking up stones on the beach during her family's vacation.

• Inside Outside

  Boyd, Lizi, 1953-

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  In this story without words, a boy and his dog play inside and outside of their home.

• Beaver Is Lost

  Cooper, Elisha,

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  A lost beaver looks for the way home.

• Good Dog, Carl

  Day, Alexandra,

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  Lively and unusual things happen when Carl the dog is left in charge of the baby.

• Hank Finds An Egg

  Dudley, Rebecca, 1963-

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  Hank finds an egg on the ground while walking in the woods, discovers the nest from which it fell, and tries his best to return it.

• Stormy

  a Story About Finding a Forever Home

  Guojing, 1983-

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  "In this heartwarming, wordless picture book that's perfect for dog lovers, a woman visits a park and discovers a pup hiding under a bench--scruffy, scared, and alone. With gentle coaxing, the woman tries to befriend the animal, but the dog is too…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Anno's Journey

  Anno, Mitsumasa, 1926-2020,

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  Records in drawings the author's journey through northern Europe and his impressions of the land, the people at work and play, and their art, architecture, folklore, and fairy tales.

• Field Trip to the Ocean Deep

  Hare, John (Children's book illustrator),

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  Students dressed in deep sea helmets travel to the ocean deep in a yellow school-bus submarine. When they get there, they frolic with fish, chase luminescent squid, and discover an old shipwreck. But when it's time to return to the submarine bus,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Flora and the Penguin

  Idle, Molly,

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  Having mastered ballet in Flora and the Flamingo, Flora takes to the ice and forms an unexpected friendship with a penguin. Twirling, leaping, spinning, and gliding, on skates and flippers, the duo mirror each other's graceful dance above and below…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pool

  Yi, Chi-hyŏn (Illustrator),

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  Two shy children meet at a noisy pool and dive beneath the crowd into a magical undersea land, where they explore a fantastical landscape and meet various creatures.

• Sidewalk Flowers

  Lawson, JonArno,

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  In this wordless picture book, a little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays her little attention. Each flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Waltz of the Snowflakes

  MacKay, Elly,

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  It is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter something special: tickets to the ballet. Her granddaughter is reluctant to go. The weather is terrible and they have to wear fancy, uncomfortable clothes. But as the curtains rise on…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Draw the Line

  Otoshi, Kathryn,

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  After two boys drawing their own lines realize they can connect them, a misstep creates a rift between them.

• The Boy & the Book

  a Wordless Story

  Slater, David Michael,

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  In this wordless story, a library book tries desperately to evade the destructive clutches of a little boy. What drives the Boy, however, is enthusiasm and love-not malice-and the Book eventually responds in kind, accepting his rough but worthy fate.

• Chalk

  Thomson, Bill, 1963-

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  A wordless picture book about three children who go to a park on a rainy day, find some chalk, and draw pictures that come to life.