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• Everybunny Dance!

  Sandall, Ellie,

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  A wonderful read-aloud that invites interaction, this book features a group of bunnies dancing, playing music, and having a fun time until a fox appears, prompting them to hide. The rhyming text and playful illustrations make it engaging and fun to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I'm Not Small

  Crews, Nina,

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  A small child is feeling mighty big to get to go outside and explore. But once out the door, the kiddo feels—and looks—very small compared to some of the animals and landscapes to discover there. This excellent book about size relativity is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dinosaur Roar!

  Stickland, Paul

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  Illustrations and rhyming text present all kinds of dinosaurs, including ones that are sweet, grumpy, spiky, or lumpy. It's fun for kids and caregivers to roar and squeak as the dinosaurs do in the story. –Ryan

• Dinosaur Rocket!

  Dale, Penny, 1954-

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  A group of adventurous dinosaurs blast off on a journey into outer space to explore the moon, with rhyming text and repetition that adds energy to the story. The recurrence of fun action words in particular, such as zoom, flash, kick, and clank,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Just a Banana

  ...or Is It?

  Saltzberg, Barney,

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• Dig Dig Dinosaur

  Goswami, Anjali,

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• Quiet Time With My Seeya

  Dabarera, Dinalie,

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• My Daddy Is a Cowboy

  Seales, Stephanie,

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  This book has stunning and vibrant illustrations by C. G. Esperanza. Without the visually immersive paintings, the sweet, meditative story about a father and daughter bonding through urban horse riding, wouldn't be nearly as impactful. This book is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bark, George

  Feiffer, Jules

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  This book is a classic for a reason. Bark, George had the kiddos in storytime howling with laughter. Little George just can't bark. Every time he tries, he just doesn't sound right. So, his mama takes him to the doctor and what does the doctor…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Care for Your T-Rex

  Baker, Ken, 1962-

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  This humorous how-to guide takes readers through a day of caring for one enormous pet: a T-Rex! The pen and ink illustrations are playful and silly and often employ a comic-like use of panels and speech bubbles. Best suited for ages 4-8 but can be…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones

  Sung to the Tune of "here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush"

  Lendroth, Susan,

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  Science and story and song unite in this awesome non-fiction picture book about paleontology. It's so fun to sing the words and mimic the actions of the team of little scientists. End with a nice T. rex roar! –Katie

• Jabari Jumps

  Cornwall, Gaia,

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  A beautifully crafted picture book story about trying something new, facing your fears, and connecting with your support system. Everybody, from toddlers to grownups, will be on the edge of their seat as Jabari stands at the very end of the high…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• George & Lenny Are Always Together

  Agee, Jon,

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  A wonderful all-dialogue picture book about the value of solitude and how that much-needed me time enhances friendships. George and Lenny enjoy themselves on a playground, discussing their constant companionship. Brown bear George can't understand…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Old MacDino Had a Farm

  Davies, Becky,

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  This lively variation of "Old MacDonald" is a hoot. Dinosaurs and farm animals attempt to commingle on Old MacDino's farm, but the dinosaurs cause tons of trouble! The pterodactyl lays an egg in the hens' coop, the triceratops smashes through the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Let's Celebrate Juneteenth

  Abari, Tonya,

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  This is a great board book for introducing children to the history of Juneteenth. It features rhyming text and colorful, bold artwork. It’s a very stunning and joyful book that celebrates an important holiday. –Ryan

• Donut

  the Unicorn Who Wants to Fly

  Gehl, Laura,

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  The library is a place of discovery! I only recently discovered Donut (here since 2022), and oh what a delight. Prepare yourselves for an epic tale of ambition, perseverance, ingenuity, teamwork, and triumph over gravity! With a few choice words to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tiny Dino

  Freedman, Deborah (Deborah Jane), 1960-

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  A tiny hummingbird insists, "I'm a dino!" in this gorgeously painted story about the shared evolutionary traits of birds and dinosaurs. This picture book hits the sweet spot of a fun read-aloud story that is also full of scientific facts. Younger…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Every Monday Mabel

  Awan, Jashar,

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  Mabel loves Mondays, and by the end of her story, you may too! Mabel's enthusiasm for garbage pickup day practically leaps from the page in bright colors and soft shapes. One of my favorite picture books of 2025, this one's a read-aloud…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Parker's Place

  Willms, Russ,

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  A humorous, brightly colored book about a friendly T. rex who tries to fit in on a farm where no jobs seem suitable for a dinosaur. Laying eggs? Nope. Catching mice? Nope. Growing wool? Not a chance! It doesn’t seem like T. rex can do anything well.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Is the Farmer

  Tafuri, Nancy

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  A classic by Tafuri which traces the series of events a farmer triggers when he kisses his wife and heads out to the barn to milk the cow. This book is excellent visually. The expansive double-page illustrations (executed in watercolor inks and…Read moreRead more of this annotation