Buyer's Guide Summer 2023: Baby & Toddler

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We Are Earthlings By Rachel Qiuqi, Rachel Qiuqi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rachel Qiuqi, Rachel Qiuqi (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781665922401
Availability: On Our Shelves Now (Subject to Availability)
Published: Little Simon - March 7th, 2023

We Are Earthlings is so adorable and important! Instilling the significance of taking care of our Earth at an early age will benefit all the humans, animals, and plants living here; more so, it will encourage future generations to continue exploring the beauties of the natural world. A great reminder for nature lovers young and old.

Beth


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Peek-A-Boo Haiku: A Lift-the-Flap Book By Danna Smith, Teagan White (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Danna Smith, Teagan White (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781665926461
Availability: Usually Ships from Wholesaler in 1-5 Days
Published: Little Simon - February 21st, 2023

In sweet, simple verse/ this lovely haiku board book/ shows cute nature scenes/ 

and reveals critters/ behind chunky, fun-shaped flaps/ on each charming page. 

Bright, gorgeous colors/ make each season come to life/ a feast for the eyes.

For the baby who/ loves poetry from the start/ this book’s sure to please.

Bo


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Lake Life with You By Cindy Jin, Andrés Landazábal (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Cindy Jin, Andrés Landazábal (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9781665935142
Availability: On Our Shelves Now (Subject to Availability)
Published: Little Simon - May 2nd, 2023

We Minnesotans are lake life connoisseurs and know just how special spending time by the water can be. Canoeing, swimming, fishing, watching the sun rise and set, you name it; it’s always better with the people you love by your side. With soothing lines and warm illustrations, this is the perfect bedtime story for a trip to the cabin or a fun day at the beach.

Beth


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The Honey Bear Hive Shaped Board Book By Mudpuppy,, Jilanne Hoffmann, Erica Harrison (Illustrator) Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780735377516
Availability: On Our Shelves Now (Subject to Availability)
Published: Mudpuppy - January 17th, 2023

For as long as I can remember, the friendly silhouette of a honey bear in the pantry has been a comforting (and delicious!) staple in my home. So how CUTE is this honey-bear shaped book, explaining the way these sweet little containers make it to our tables! This board book is a first look into the farm-to-table concept, and a great example of expressing gratitude to our wonderful and necessary bee friends!

Heather


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Follow Me, Flo! By Jarvis, Jarvis (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jarvis, Jarvis (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781536229912
Availability: On Our Shelves Now (Subject to Availability)
Published: Candlewick - March 14th, 2023

Little Flo is NOT about the status quo—she’s all about going with the flow, wherever it takes her. Little Flo likes to follow her own path and her own rules; when Little Flo follows her whims to her heart’s content, she finds herself in unexpected danger. She’ll have to remember Daddy Duck’s Follow Song to find her way back…This is a charming and colorful board book you’ll no doubt have a blast reading aloud!

Jenna


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When Stars Arise By E. G. Alaraj, Martyna Czub (Illustrator) Cover Image
By E. G. Alaraj, Martyna Czub (Illustrator)
$10.95
ISBN: 9781459835665
Availability: On Our Shelves Now (Subject to Availability)
Published: Orca Book Publishers - April 11th, 2023

When Stars Arise feels like a deep, contented sigh on a warm summer night. Full of rich watercolors and gentle rhyming verses about winding down at the end of the day, it’s the perfect bedtime read for little ones who have spent all afternoon exploring the natural world around them. This little story feels like being gently tucked into bed with crickets outside your window after a day in the sunshine. A great pocket-sized lullaby to pack for the cabin, or toss in a beach day bag.

Heather