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Sweater weather

by Matt Phelan

ON ORDER BOOK
Picture Books

"On a crisp, fall day and evening, rambunctious bear cubs turn getting dressed into an adventure"--

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Dance like a leaf

by A. J. Irving

jE Irving
Picture Books

"As her grandmother's health declines, a young girl begins to take the lead in their cozy shared autumn traditions"--

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Hello Autumn!

by Shelley Rotner

jE Rotner
Picture Books

"All the signs of autumn including leaves turning colors, animals preparing for the winter or migrating, the harvesting of fall produce, cooler weather, and shorter days are noted in this photo-essay about the season"--

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Leif and the fall

by Allison Sweet Grant

jE Grant
Picture Books

Leif is a leaf. A worried leaf. It is autumn, and Leif is afraid to fall. "All leaves fall in the fall," say the other leaves. But Leif is determined to find a different way down, and with his friend Laurel, he uses the resources around him to create a net, a kite, a parachute in hopes of softening his landing. The clock is ticking, the wind is blowing. What will happen when a gust of wind pulls Leif from his branch?

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The giving day : a Cubby Hill tale

by Cori Doerrfeld

jE Doerrfel
Picture Books

Cooper is excited to help his grandmother by delivering honey at the annual Great Giving Festival, but one jar after another is ruined when he takes time to help his friends.

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Tiny bird : a hummingbird's amazing journey

by Robert Burleigh

jE Burleigh
Picture Books

As autumn nears, flowers fade and insects become quiet, and Tiny Bird leaves his northern home for the long and perilous journey to lush southern forests. Includes facts about hummingbirds.

If your child is a bird-watcher, here's a wonderful book to spark their interest in hummingbirds. -Karen

The leaf thief

by Alice Hemming

jE Hemming
Picture Books

Squirrel enjoys looking at the beautiful, colorful leaves, but everyday more and more disappear which makes him think someone is stealing them. Includes information on seasonal leaf loss in Autumn.

A cute and funny story about the seasons. -Karen

The secret fawn

by K. (Kallie) George

jE George
Picture Books

"A little girl is always missing out on the wonderful things her family gets to see and do, just because she is the youngest and littlest. She misses seeing shooting stars because she goes to bed too early; she can't pick the first apple of autumn because she's too short and, this morning, everyone else got to see a deer . . . except her. She goes into her backyard in search of the deer, a sugar cube tucked in her pocket. She sees a flick of brown in the orchard - is that the deer? No, it's just the neighbor's friendly dog (Shhhhh, Nala!). Is that it by the pond? No, that's just a bird, playing in the water. Just when she's about to give up, she spots a fawn, beautiful, quiet and small . . . just like her. For a tranquil and sublime moment, they look at each other, saying hello with their eyes. Then the fawn returns to its mother, and the little girl to hers. The Secret Fawn beautifully captures the power of nature to inspire children and shows how private experiences and connecting with nature can help kids cope with feeling left out."--

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Goodbye summer, hello autumn

by Kenard Pak

jE Pak
Picture Books

"In a simple, evocative conversation with nature, a young girl witnesses how the season changes from summer to autumn"--

A beautiful way to celebrate the end of summer and welcome the beginning of fall. -Karen

Fall with Lily and Milo

by Pauline Oud

jE Oud
Picture Books

Fall is here! Lily and Milo go exploring in the woods. They see a hedgehog, nuts, apples, mushrooms, and lots of colored leaves. The woods are so pretty in fall! Milo wants to take everything home.

These are really cute simple and colorful books perfect for babies and toddlers. -Karen

Autumn babies

by Kathryn Osebold Galbraith

jBOARD BOOK Galbraith
Board Books

"An adorable, diverse cast of babies cavort through a fall landscape and a variety of seasonal activities."--

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Fall

by Ailie Busby

jBOARD BOOK Busby
Board Books

Children describe their favorite things to do during the fall, from collecting acorns to baking pies.

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The yoga game in the garden

by Kathy Beliveau

jE Beliveau
Picture Books

A collection of riddles encourages readers to guess the names of different yoga poses inspired by animals who live in the garden, and illustrates how to replicate each pose.

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Llamaste & friends [board book] : being kind through yoga

by Annabel Tempest

jBOARD BOOK Tempest

"Join Llamaste as she helps her friends become calm by teaching them yoga."--Back cover.

This colorful little book not only teaches yoga poses but teaches how each pose can help manage feelings and emotions. -Karen

My daddy is a pretzel : yoga for parents and kids

by Baron Baptiste

j613.7046 Baptiste
Nonfiction

While other children's parents are veterinarians, gardeners, and builders, one father is able to become a dog, a tree, and a bridge using various yoga poses.

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Dinos don't do yoga

by Catherine (Children's story writer) Bailey

jE Bailey
Picture Books

Everything in Rex's valley is rough and tough until Yogasaurus moves in, and although Rex insists dinosaurs do not do yoga his friends slowly drift toward the newcomer to try.

Ok, this is a winning combination with a great message. Be kind, regardless. You will have fun together doing the Tyrannosaurus, S-T-R-E-T-C-H! -Karen

The three little yogis and the wolf who lost his breath : a fairy tale to help you feel better

by Susan Verde

jE Verde
Picture Books

In this twist on the classic fairy tale, a wolf who lost his huff and puff consults with three yogis to help him find his breath. "Once upon a time there lived a wolf who lost his huff and his puff. It was a BIG, BAD problem! One morning, the wolf came upon a peaceful little yogi doing sun salutations. The wolf wanted to huff and puff and blooow her hut down into a big pile of straw. But instead the yogi suggested, "Let's meditate on that!" Soon the wolf met a second yogi, and then a third. He may have lost his huff and puff -- but with the help of three new yogi friends, can the wolf find his breath?" --

I love this spin on this classic fairy tale. There are lots of calming breathing exercises. -Karen

Grandparents

by Chema Heras

jE Heras
Picture Books

"In this funny and heartwarming picture book, a grandfather shows his love and appreciation for a grandmother as he persuades her to attend a local dance with him. Grandfather is tending his garden when a loudspeaker announces a dance in the local park. He asks Grandmother to join him, but she has many reasons to delay their outing: she needs to put eyeliner around her eyes--which are as sad as a moonless night--and color in her hair--which is as gray as an autumn cloud. Grandfather counters with loving arguments of his own: her sad eyes look like stars and her hair is as perfect and white as a summer cloud. Playful illustrations complement this touching banter, which culminates in a trip to the dance where Grandmother tells Grandfather, "You are as pretty as the moon.""--

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A plan for Pops

by Heather Smith

jE Smith
Picture Books

"In this illustrated picture book, a child helps their grandparents deal with a difficult change in abilities."--

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Nana in the City

by Lauren Castillo

A young boy is frightened by how busy and noisy the city is when he goes there to visit his Nana, but she makes him a fancy red cape that keeps him from being scared as she shows him how wonderful a place it is.

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Grandma's Purse

by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse.

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Drawn Together

by Minh Le

A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.

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My Grandparents Love Me

by Claire Freedman

Picture Books

A visit to Gran and Grandpa's house is always a special and fun time for a child.

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Encyclopedia of Grannies

by Eric Veille

Picture Books

An offbeat, humorous book that answers all your questions about grandmas-especially the ones you never thought to ask: Why do grannies always tell us to speak up? Why do they have creases on their faces? Are grannies flexible? How do you cheer up a sad granny? Exactly how old are grannies anyway?

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The truth about grandparents

by Elina Ellis

Picture Books

A child relates strange things that might be heard about grandparents but concludes that they are amazing.

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A Stopwatch from Grampa

by Loretta Garbutt

Picture Books

A sensitive portrayal of loss and grief, told through a grandchild's inheritance of a stopwatch that belonged to Grampa. In this touching debut picture book about the loss of a beloved grandfather, author Loretta Garbutt explores the stages of grief with a delicate hand. The story opens with our narrator inheriting a stopwatch. For the grandchild, the object carries many cherished memories. "Grampa used to time everything. He timed me when I ran to the end of our street and back. Best speed, 24 seconds." As the year passes, and the seasons change, our narrator slowly moves through the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance). At first, the stopwatch is a painful reminder of Grampa. But in time, our character finds a special way to honor Grampa and carry forward his traditions.

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Our Favorite Day

by Joowon Oh

Follows Papa and his granddaughter as they spend another Thursday together.

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Finding Grandma's Memories

by Jiyeon Pak

Picture Books

A little girl helps her grandma with her memory.

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Where Are You From

by Yamile Saied Mendez

Picture Books

"When a young girl is asked where she's from--where she's really from--she's no longer as she was. She decides to turn to her dear abuelo for some help with this ever-persistent question. But he doesn't quite give her the answer she expects."

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Hey Grandude!

by Paul McCartney

Picture Books

Grandude brightens a dreary weekend for his visiting grandchildren, Lucy, Tom, Em, and Bob, by using his magic compass and postcards to take them on adventures around the world.

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MY Hippie Grandmother

by Reeve Lindbergh

Picture Books

A young girl describes all the things she likes about her grandmother, including the purple bus she drives, growing vegetables, picketing City Hall, and playing the banjo.

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Nana Akua goes to school

by Tricia Elam Walker

Picture Books

Zura is worried about how her classmates will react to her Ghanaian Nana's tattoos on Grandparents Day, but Nana finds a way to show how special and meaningful they are.

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A day at the museum

by Christine A. Platt

jREADER Platt Christin
Early Readers

"It's a surprise visit! Ana & Andrew are excited when Grandma comes to visit. While she is there, the family tours the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and learns about important African American achievements"--Page [4] of cover.

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I'll be the water : a story of a grandparent's love

by Alec Aspinwall

jE Aspinwal
Picture Books

Joshua and his grandfather love being together. More than anything else they love fishing. But Grandpa gets sick and is in the hospital a long time. When he gets out, he and Joshua share one more fishing adventure, and Grandpa promises Joshua that he will always be near. "Think of it this way," Grandpa says. "Today, you and I are like two fish swimming together in this lake. When I die, things will be different. I won't be a fish anymore, but I'll become something even better. My love will be like the water in the lake. You might think I'm not with you, but we'll be closer than ever because you'll be surrounded by my love."

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Someday we will : a book for grandparents and grandchildren

by Pam Webb

jE Webb

Grandparents and children anticipate their next visit by imagining all of the wonderful things they will do together, such as playing games, reading library books, and riding bicycles.

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Little Owl's bedtime

by Debi Gliori

jE Gliori

Little Owl cannot sleep--his pillow is lumpy, his quilt too hot, and he hears strange noises--until Mommy Owl says that tomorrow, and his grandparents' visit, will come sooner if he sleeps.

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