1000 Books Before Kindergarten: October 2024

Somebody Needs to Do Something About That Monster

by Cenko, Doug

Book - 2024

Merv doesn’t realize he is the "monster problem" everyone is talking about. Yes, he is big and blue, but he just wants to be kind and make a dif...Show more Merv doesn’t realize he is the "monster problem" everyone is talking about. Yes, he is big and blue, but he just wants to be kind and make a difference. The village comes to realize that Merv has something special to offer in this humorous story. Show less

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Baby T. Rex

by Abery, Julie

Board Book - 2023

Baby T. Rex rescues an egg with the help of a special friend. Baby T. Rex rescues an egg with the help of a special friend. Show less

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Mine!

by Fleming, Candace

Book - 2023

Several animals plan on eating the delicious apple hanging from the tree. Who will get it when the apple finally falls? Several animals plan on eating the delicious apple hanging from the tree. Who will get it when the apple finally falls? Show less

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Why Do Elephants Have Big Ears?

Questions--and Surprising Answers--about Animals

by Jenkins, Steve

Book - 2023

Do you know why bats hang upside down, why a flamingo stands on one leg or why wombats have cube-shaped poop? No? Then this fact-filled book about animals is for you. Do you know why bats hang upside down, why a flamingo stands on one leg or why wombats have cube-shaped poop? No? Then this fact-filled book about animals is for you. Show less

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I Will Race You Through This Book!

by Fenske, Jonathan

Book - 2019

Book-It Bunny is challenging you to a race. Can you reach the end of the book before they do? Keep your eyes open because Bunny has some tricks up their sleeve. Book-It Bunny is challenging you to a race. Can you reach the end of the book before they do? Keep your eyes open because Bunny has some tricks up their sleeve. Show less

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Down the Hole

by Slater, Scott

Book - 2024

Fox tries to coax Rabbit out of its burrow, but Rabbit and friends have a plan to surprise Fox with something big. Fox tries to coax Rabbit out of its burrow, but Rabbit and friends have a plan to surprise Fox with something big. Show less

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A Whale of A Time

Book - 2023

Have fun reading and rhyming with a poem each day. Have fun reading and rhyming with a poem each day. Show less

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Grandpa Is Here!

by Rosie, Tanya

Book - 2023

Grandpa is finally here to visit from all the way across the ocean! He has brought special treats for his granddaughter, and she can't wait to show him all her favorite things. They have lots to do and see together during their all-too-short visit. Grandpa is finally here to visit from all the way across the ocean! He has brought special treats for his granddaughter, and she can't wait to show him all her favorite things. They have lots to do and see together during their all-too-short visit. Show less

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Little Faces Big Feelings

What Emotions Look Like

by Morrison, Amy

Book - 2023

This is how it looks to be sad, frustrated, surprised, scared, brave, bored, silly and many more emotions. Teaching young children to recognize and interp...Show more This is how it looks to be sad, frustrated, surprised, scared, brave, bored, silly and many more emotions. Teaching young children to recognize and interpret facial expressions helps them develop empathy for others as well as recognize those feelings in themselves. Show less

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Maisy Loves Trees

Explore and Learn!

by Cousins, Lucy

Board Book - 2024

Learn about trees and leaves with Maisy! Learn about trees and leaves with Maisy! Show less

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Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover

by Cummins, Lucy Ruth

Book - 2024

Sleepy Sheepy is super excited for their very first sleepover at their grandparents' house. When Sleepy starts to miss their mom and dad, Grammy and Grampy know just what to do. Sleepy Sheepy is super excited for their very first sleepover at their grandparents' house. When Sleepy starts to miss their mom and dad, Grammy and Grampy know just what to do. Show less

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The Wrong Book

by Daywalt, Drew

Book - 2024

This is one mixed-up, hilarious book. Elephants say ding-dong, fish look like chickens and it’s completely bonkers! See if you can help the bookmark get the book back in order. This is one mixed-up, hilarious book. Elephants say ding-dong, fish look like chickens and it’s completely bonkers! See if you can help the bookmark get the book back in order. Show less

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Bookie & Cookie

by Gómez, Blanca

Book - 2024

Bookie and Cookie are two friends who live on opposite pages in a book. Cookie loves his page and doesn't want to visit Bookie's page because "I don'...Show more Bookie and Cookie are two friends who live on opposite pages in a book. Cookie loves his page and doesn't want to visit Bookie's page because "I don't like what I don't know." Will Cookie get outside his comfort zone and visit his friend? A good read for kids who may need help trying something new. Show less

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A New Car for Pickle

by Kantorovitz, Sylvie

Graphic Novel - 2024

Pickle is driving to a farm for yummy strawberries and fresh cream when his car breaks down. He's determined to try all kinds of new cars. Pickle is driving to a farm for yummy strawberries and fresh cream when his car breaks down. He's determined to try all kinds of new cars. Show less

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Get your child ready to read by sharing books together! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide challenge to read, you guessed it, 1,000 books with...Show more Get your child ready to read by sharing books together! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide challenge to read, you guessed it, 1,000 books with your little one before they start kindergarten. The library's special program for you and your kiddo(s) is an easy way to get your child ready to learn and read by sharing books together and earning fun prizes along the way! Show less

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