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A Chest Full of Words
The power of words gets a literal twist in this quirky picture book. When Oscar finds a chest full of words, he is disappointed—until he realizes they can transform the world around him. He sticks “hairy” on an oak tree, and it...
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Mrs. Nobody
A girl learns about setting boundaries with a close imaginary friend in this ethereal picture book. Mrs. Nobody always has the best ideas, from haphazard haircuts to drawing on walls. When Alice disagrees with what they should do next,...
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Pencil
This wordless picture book speaks volumes about conservation and the transformative power of art. Self-referential colored pencil illustrations follow the journey of a pencil from tree to pencil to tree again in the hands of an...
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Bunny Made Tea
Few words and charming illustrations convey a powerful message in this picture book about how good deeds always come back around. A bunny collects fragrant flowers to brew some tea; an opossum, damp from the rain, is gifted the cup...
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Alberta and the Little Red Riding Wolf
A tongue-in-cheek ending tops off this quirky reimagining of “Little Red Riding Hood.” Alberta is a dreadful child; rude and unapologetic, she always gets her way—even if she has to throw a tantrum to get it. After a hooded figure...
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Being Kind
Dashes of color enliven intricate pencil drawings of a variety of fuzzy and feathered creatures in this picture book that explains big and small ways of choosing kindness. A sloth feeds baby birds berries with a pair of chopsticks...
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Night Walk
A grandfather takes his grandson on a nighttime walk to honor his late grandmother in this ethereal picture book about grief and remembrance. With their orange and yellow hats and red backpacks, a grandfather and his grandson set out...
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The Elephant and the Purim Crown
In this moving picture book, Rachel is looking forward to the Purim festival, hoping that her elaborate costume will help her win the coveted Purim crown. On the way to the synagogue, her cousin sees a man offering elephant rides. Rachel...