Shapes with Little Fish
Author: Lucy Cousins
Publisher: London: Walker Books and Subsidiaries, 2020
Section: Early Literacy Concepts
Call No.: English 516 COU
Summary: Sometimes the best way to learn something new is with a hands-on approach — and in this sweet board book, the bold colours and friendly rhymes of a Little Fish story make the task go swimmingly. Little ones will love to trace the die-cut outlines of several simple shapes — a circle, square, triangle, rectangle, diamond, oval, star, and heart — while immersing themselves in a bright undersea world.
Does an Astronaut Drive a Tractor?
Authors: Danielle McLean & Brian Fitzgerald (Illustrator)
Publisher: New York, NY: Random House Children's Books, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Sense & Sensations
Call No.: English MAC
Summary: Does an astronaut drive a tractor? Or steer a submarine? What does an astronaut do? Find out in this fun lift-the-flap board book that invites little ones to match each grown-up job with its working vehicle!
Trace and Slide 123
Illustrator: Scott Barker
Publisher: New York: Scholastic, 2020
Section: Early Literacy Concepts
Call No.: English 513.2 BAR
Summary: Learn to count with Trace and Slide: 123. Each page features a large traceable number and slider, paired with colourful pictures and bright photographs. The rhyming text teaches readers number recognition and helps children match the pictures to the words! A fun, interactive introduction to counting.
Ollie Feels Fine
Author: Toni Yuly
Publisher: Seattle, Washington: Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Emergent Readers
Call No.: English YUL
Summary: Ollie the octopus has a lot of feelings and he struggles to understand them. One especially busy, emotional day, Ollie becomes overwhelmed by all of his feelings. But with the help of his good friend, Stella the starfish, Ollie is reassured and able to feel that he is ok, and that it is fine to have so many feelings.
10 Hugs and Kisses
Illustrator: Nicola Slater
Publisher: San Francisco, California: Chronicle Books, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Concepts
Call No.: English SLA
(This title is also available as a eBook.)
Summary: In 10 Hugs and Kisses, follow all of the adorable characters as they count all the way up to ten by making peace signs, sharing hugs, blowing kisses, and saying goodnight.
Is That You, Little Bear?
Illustrator: Rob Hodgson
Publisher: London: Ladybird Books, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Sense & Sensations
Call No.: English HOD
Summary: Little Bear is very good at hiding and Mama Bear needs your help to find him! Join Mama Bear on her search through the forest in this gorgeous flap book. Children can slide back and forth to reveal a surprise animal hidden underneath (and there's a quirky ladybird to spot on each page too!).
Athlete: An Action Play Book
Author: Dan Green
Publisher: London: Ladybird Books, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Sense & Sensations
Call No.: English 796.04 GRE
Summary: Ready, set, go! Can you win the gold medal? Join in and use the flaps to help the athlete to warm up, jump over the pole, dive into the pool and much, much more. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too!
Where’s the Pirate?
Author: Ingela P. Arrhenius
Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts: Nosy Crow, 2020
Section: Early Literacy Sense & Sensations
Call No.: English ARR
Summary: Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of adventurous pirate friends hiding behind bright felt flaps. With a mirror on the final page, this is a perfect book to share with very little ones.
Wake Up, Little Chicks
Author: Sabina Gibson
Publisher: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Poetry & Rhymes
Call No.: English GIB
(This title is also available as a eBook.)
Summary: In Wake Up, Chicks, readers will see mice and insects starting their days while a family of owls is just settling in to sleep. Sabina Gibson's warm and inviting world is perfect for new families to curl up in together.
Mirror Baby: Peekaboo!
Publisher: London: Campbell Books, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Poetry & Rhymes
Call No.: English MIR
Summary: Peekaboo! Can you see a smiling baby? Or one who's laughing? What about that baby hiding under a blanket? Each baby is doing something slightly different – looking surprised, hiding, smiling and waving – and a simple rhyming text means that babies can listen to word sounds and rhythms alongside looking and following along.
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