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• The First Day of May

  Moreira, Henrique Coser, 1998-

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  The feeling when winter is over, and it's finally spring! Celebrate firsts, from the first butterfly to the first time on the swings. Use this book to find out what your child is looking forward to.

• Adela's Mariachi Band

  Vega, Denise,

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  Adela wants to be in her family's mariachi band, but none of the instruments or dancing seem right until she finds her perfect part in the end.

• The I Can Say Mama Book

  Cohen, Stephanie (Children's author),

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  First words (up, kiss, look) paired with "mama" will have your little one chatting soon enough.

• Good Morning, Good Night

  Lobel, Anita,

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  After patiently waiting for the adults to wake up, a child explores city sights during the day and at night. Detailed illustrations will give you lots to look at together!

• Croc and Ally. A Lot to Like!

  Anderson, Derek,

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  Best friends share their favorite colors, shapes and numbers.

• Dalmartian

  a Mars Rover's Story

  Cummins, Lucy Ruth,

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  This mystery guest may look like a Dalmatian but does not act like one. Will he find a home here? A funny look at aliens that you will want to read over and over.

• Before, Now

  Salmieri, Daniel, 1983-

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  Life is full of changes as we grow up, but some things remain the same no matter how old we get. A tender tale of growing up and family.

• This Little Kitty in the Garden

  Obuhanych, Karen,

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  Five little kittens plant seeds and play in the garden.

• Peek-a-boo Haiku

  a Lift-the-flap Book

  Smith, Danna,

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  Try and guess the animal before lifting the flap to see if you were right.

• Baking With Mi Abuelita

  Mora, Julissa,

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  Help Abuelita bake a special birthday cake!

• Every Body

  a Celebration of Diverse Abilities

  Rotner, Shelley,

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  Children with various abilities, body types and skin tones enjoy animals, playing and friendship. With similarities and differences — they are all kids having fun!

• Pigs Dig a Road

  Finison, Carrie,

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  The pigs build a road, but it is pure comic chaos! Will they make it to the fair on time?

• Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great!

  Boynton, Sandra,

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  You're doing your best! Woo hoo for you!!

• Goat and the Stoat and the Boat

  Lynas, Em,

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  Can an adventurous stoat and a rambunctious goat stay afloat in a boat?

• Narwhal

  Unicorn of the Arctic

  Fleming, Candace,

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  Take a deep dive into the lives of these incredible creatures. Follow along as they float in a pod and dodge polar bears. You will never look at narwhals the same way again.

• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten | Jefferson County Public Library

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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 your little one before they start kindergarten. The library's special program for you and your…Read moreRead more of this annotation