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Best Picture Books of 2019 for a Good Laugh

  • CHILDREN'S

    NOODLEPHANT

    JAN. 29, 2019

CHILDREN'S

NOODLEPHANT

by Jacob Kramer ; illustrated by K-Fai Steele

“Yes, noodles are for me’s and you’s”…humor cushions timely views. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    SNAIL & WORM ALL DAY

    SEPT. 24, 2019

CHILDREN'S

SNAIL & WORM ALL DAY

by Tina Kügler ; illustrated by Tina Kügler

Run (faster than Snail ever could) to get a copy of this winning early reader. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    ZOMBIES DON'T EAT VEGGIES!

    APRIL 2, 2019

CHILDREN'S

ZOMBIES DON'T EAT VEGGIES!

by Jorge Lacera & Megan Lacera ; illustrated by Jorge Lacera

Tasty and homegrown, this hits a strange and specific trifecta: a lightly bilingual book that feels inclusive not only for... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    TRUMAN

    JULY 9, 2019

CHILDREN'S

TRUMAN

by Jean Reidy ; illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins

Never underestimate the feats an animal will brave in order to be reunited with their loved ones. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    HAROLD & HOG PRETEND FOR REAL!

    MAY 7, 2019

CHILDREN'S

HAROLD & HOG PRETEND FOR REAL!

by Dan Santat ; illustrated by Dan Santat

A hoot for readers who already know Elephant and Piggie Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    WHO WET MY PANTS?

    SEPT. 17, 2019

CHILDREN'S

WHO WET MY PANTS?

by Bob Shea ; illustrated by Zachariah OHora

It is not an accident that there is more here than meets the eye. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    CRAB CAKE

    FEB. 5, 2019

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