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Anna and the Tooth Fairy

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Submitted by Ms. Andrea!

Anna and the Tooth Fairy by Maureen Wright. Losing a tooth is very exciting business, but something is not quite right about Anna’s Tooth Fairy… she believes it is her baby sister! Her baby sister’s rattle looks just like a magic wand, she is always sleeping during the day and up at night, and she is even learning to fly! Anna takes this very special opportunity to ensure her baby sister becomes the best Tooth Fairy ever. Join Anna and her family in this Tooth-rrific adventure. This is a great read aloud for the whole family to enjoy. See this book listed in our catalog

The Littlest Viking

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The Littlest Viking written by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Isabel Roxas tells the tale of the littlest Viking, a young boy named Sven. He might be the littlest, but his cry is the loudest, his teeth are the sharpest, and no one dares try to stop him if he wants something. Yes, Sven is a mighty little Viking, but someone is about to come along who is littler, louder, and has sharper teeth. Will Sven become displaced? Read along with Sven and see how he boldly passes on his legacy to the new littlest Viking. This adorable novel is great for children who are about to become big brothers or big sisters. See this book listed in our catalog

Rock-a-bye Baby

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Submitted by Ms. Sue!

Rock-a bye Baby written and illustrated by Jane Cabrera. Rock a bye baby on the tree top, when the wind blows the cradle will rock. A familiar and popular lullaby is put to use in this beautiful story using woodland animals. Rock-a-bye squirrel cozy as can be. Baby Robin in a nook in the tree is as snug as can be. Caterpillar hangs, gently swaying and cocooned. While Owl in his hidey hole is as safe as can be. Spider in his delicate web is as sparkly as can be and Bat is nestled upside down as dark as can be. Rock-a-bye snake on the branch of the tree, coiled round and round and tight as can be. Little Mouse is under the roots; he gets rocked to and fro. Fawn is in the shade of the tree in sweet scented flowers. Bunny burrows under the tree and is hidden away warm as can be. Last of all is Baby: Happy as can be. See this book listed in our catalog

Welcome

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Submitted by Mr. Eric!

Being a baby can be a confusing time. They are tossed out into the cold world without a clue of what is going on around them, or who these mysterious giant people are that force them to drink milk and wear clothes. There are strange faces looking at them all the time, and weird rules (don’t poop on people) that just don’t make sense to you at all. Luckily for these babies, Mo Willems has written “Welcome: A Mo Willems Guide for New Arrivals.” This hilarious children’s book designed to look like a handy instruction booklet, complete with faux warning labels, is a lot of fun to read out loud to your little one. In the section entitled “Please Enjoy Your Stay” it describes that “many activities are available for you to enjoy, including, but not limited to: sleeping and waking, eating and burping, pooping and more pooping.” The images set in high contrast colors are sure to catch your baby’s eye, and the observational humor about babies and what they do is sure to appeal to grown ups that know all too well what taking care of a baby is really like. See this book listed in our catalog

Ten Tiny Babies

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Submitted by Mr. Eric!

Have you ever heard the old saying “the tiniest baby screams the loudest?” Well, Ten Tiny Babies, written and illustrated by Karen Katz, will have you and your little one screaming for joy as you read through this fun counting book together. What is more adorable than one tiny baby? Ten adorable tiny babies! Slowly, one by one, babies join together to wiggle their toes, jump around, and play silly games, until we have a total of ten cute babies. After all that activity they quickly tucker out and take a much deserved nap. This book is an excellent example of a counting book that will teach your child the basics of counting through the use of adorable illustrations of goofy babies. (Pro Tip: As you read the book to your child, pause on each page to count each of the babies, encouraging them to count with you!) See this book listed in our catalog

This Is Our Baby Born Today

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Submitted by Ms. Sue!

This Is Our Baby Born Today by Varsha Bajaj and illustrated by Eliza Wheeler. A new baby elephant is born today. His Mama is loving and proud. There are aunts who are caring, and the earth that is fertile to support this baby born today. The sisters are sweet and eager to cuddle the baby. The herd who trumpet the baby born today is united and strong. The lagoon is calm and waiting to bathe the baby, and the cousins are ready to muddy the baby. A Banyan ancient and pure shades the baby, and neighbors are swinging and calling to the baby born today. The sparkling stars bless the baby and the glowing moon smiles on the baby born today. The baby who is wrinkled and gray warms the hearts of the world today. See this book listed in our catalog