that I've been reading and loving!
Mr. Wrinkles loves this picture book!
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This adorable picture book gives a humorous introduction to different dog breeds, as a young girl goes in search of her missing pug. Meanwhile, Kirby the pug is causing traffic jams! Bright, bold, and whimsical artwork and speech bubbles tell the “tail” of how one, little pug can cause such havoc! The illustrations were done in pencil, pencil crayon, procreate, and Photoshop. Pugs Cause Traffic Jams will make a great read aloud. Kids will be shouting, “Pugs cause traffic jams!” at the appropriate spots as the book is read aloud. Pug lovers and dog lovers alike will delight in this picture book!
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A story of love, hope, and perseverance. Noemi and her mother leave their home in Mexico to come to the US. They must wait for their turn to cross the border. Belinda, the notebook keeper befriends Noemi. A perfect read aloud for many different kinds of discussions, including what it means to be kind no matter the circumstances. Beautiful and gentle illustrations were done in colored pencil, pastel, gouache, and photoshop collage.
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Jasper rabbit is back! This time he is haunted by a purple crayon that is perfectly pointy and smiles at him. When he begins to use the crayon, Jasper is acing his school work and is masterful in his art. Soon he becomes creeped out about the crayon. Jasper tries to escape the creepy reminders that he “needs” the crayon. Will he ever be able to outsmart the crayon? Brown’s signature shadowy, dark artwork, paired with Reynolds’ intense, creepy, yet funny writing, create the perfect atmosphere this humorously scary story. Creepy Crayons will have readers laughing out loud.
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From the creator of Wreck this Journal, comes this interactive picture book that will have readers thinking about the books they read and love, in new ways. She encourages readers to use their senses to engage with a book and asks, "Did you know that a book is not able to be itself without you?" Smith's book is done in her hand-lettering and a fun and unique photo design for illustrations. Be sure to look at the book jacket (clothes for the book) for a surprise! We are instructed that we are meant to use and interact with our books. Share Smith's, Wreck This Picture Book older readers for a fun experience.
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