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Beatrice Alemagna
Five-and-a-half-year-old Eddie believes she lacks the talents that distinguish the rest of her family. In her French village, she sets off on an energetic search through local shops. Along the way, a brioche, clover, button, and postage stamp become the materials for a birthday present for her mother. Eddie’s self-directed quest centers on assembling that particular gift.
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Tiptoe TapirsHanmin KimA jungle rings with the loud calls of elephants, rhinos, hornbills, and apes, but Tapir and Little Tapir travel without making a sound. Their silence stands apart from the surrounding animal noise. When a hunter enters the jungle, the other animals come to understand the importance of being quiet. Pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations convey the jungle’s sounds in this pourquoi-style animal tale.Younger ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
WaitingKevin HenkesSeveral toys sit at a window and wait for different things: an owl for the moon, a pig for rain, a bear for wind, a puppy for snow, and a rabbit for stars. Their waiting unfolds as seasons change. Some wishes arrive quickly and others take longer, while visitors, new sights, and surprises appear. Eventually, a new toy joins them at the window.All readersLexile Text Measure 440LATOS Book Level 1.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Who Done It?Olivier TallecEach double-page spread asks one question about a lineup of nine or ten children and animals. Readers use the figures’ poses and expressions to decide who is tired, who ate jam, who is shy about dancing, and more. The illustrations provide clues for each answer, and an answer key appears at the back of the book.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details