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Books for children and tweens categorized for your consideration by library staff!

Move! by Robin Page

'Move!' by Robin Page

Animals move! Follow them as they swing, dance, float, leap, and slide from page to page, then learn why these animals move the way they do.Move! is a playful introduction to motion in the animal kingdom that invites young readers to guess some of the unusual ways that animals get around.Action is the name of the game, so Move! ... (check it out)

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Freight Train by Donald Crews

'Freight Train' by Donald Crews

Chugga, chugga. Chugga, chugga. Whoo, whooooo!! ... (check it out)

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Toes, Ears, & Nose!: A Lift-the-Flap Book by Marion Dane Bauer

'Toes, Ears, & Nose!: A Lift-the-Flap Book' by Marion Dane Bauer

Inside my boots I've got toes, and beneath my scarf is a...Baby is bundled in a mountain of clothes! Peek under the flaps of clothing to find out what's underneath, and play this fun peekaboo book again and again! ... (check it out)

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Counting Kisses: A Kiss & Read Book by Karen Katz

'Counting Kisses: A Kiss & Read Book' by Karen Katz

How many kisses does a tired baby need? Count and kissalong with this bedtime book, now in a sturdy format perfect for the youngest readers. ... (check it out)

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I Love You Through and Through by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak

'I Love You Through and Through' by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak

A rhyming story of unconditional love and adorable illustrations of a toddler and a teddy bear who declare "I love you through and through!"I love your hair and eyes,Your giggles and cries...A toddler and his teddy bear illustrate a young child's happy side, sad side, silly side, mad side, and more! Babies and toddlers will feel loved all over when they hear this declaration of adoration and affection! The book has sturdy cardstock pages and a pa ... (check it out)

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Time for Bed by Mem Fox

'Time for Bed' by Mem Fox

“It’s time for bed, little cat, little cat / So snuggle in tight, that’s right, like that.” This 1993 bedtime favorite from the Australian author Mem Fox and the illustrator Jane Dyer is now available in this small, square board book edition. Even the most reluctant snoozers will find themselves lulled by the repetitive rhythms, as the parent sheep, cat, snake, and fish implore their babies to get some shuteye: “It’s time for bed, lit ... (check it out)

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Tails by Matthew Van Fleet

'Tails' by Matthew Van Fleet

Tails are irresistible to toddlers, and in Matthew Van Fleet’s sturdy touch-and-feel board book, preschool-age pokers and prodders can finally tug to their heart’s content. Engaging, cartoonish animals from tigers to pangolins romp across the pages as the rhyming text bounces along: “Tails fluffy, / Tails stringy, / Scaled tails strong and—clingy!” Pull tabs, lift-able flaps, tufts of fur, and even a scratch-and-sniff skunk tail provide ... (check it out)

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Where Is Baby's Belly Button? by Karen Katz

'Where Is Baby's Belly Button?' by Karen Katz

Where are Baby's hands? Under the bubbles!Where are baby's eyes?Under her hat!Karen Katz's adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book. The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share. ... (check it out)

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Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton

'Moo, Baa, La La La!' by Sandra Boynton

Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages. ... (check it out)

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