Evanston Public Library’s 2020 committee has released their list of the 101 Greatest Books for Kids. All books are appropriate for ages 2-12. Following are five picture books:
The Barnabus Project
-The Fan Brothers
In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure.
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Barnabus is half mouse, half elephant, and 100% an utter failure as a genetically modified pet. When he and his imperfect friends decide to make a break for freedom, you’ll root for them every step of the way.
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Danbi Leads The School Parade
-Anna Kim
Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America! And a bit nervous, too, for when she walks into the classroom, everything goes quiet. Everyone stares. Danbi wants to join in the dances and the games, but she doesn't know the rules and just can't get anything right. Luckily, she isn't one to give up. With a spark of imagination, she makes up a new game and leads her classmates on a parade to remember!
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Charming illustrations tell the tale of how a young Korean immigrant child’s first day of school goes from tragedy to triumph.
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Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
-Meg Medina
Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today--not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until it's time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special.
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What do you do when your “numero uno” best friend is moving away? Daniela and Evelyn squeeze every bit of fun out of their last day in this sweet, hopeful narrative.
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Facts Vs. Opinions Vs. Robots
-Michael Rex
Robots try to figure out the difference between facts and opinions.
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A bunch of cheery robots help readers learn the difference between facts and opinions in this colorful, funny, much-needed romp.
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Friday Night Wrestlefest
-Jennifer Fox
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's Friday night, and these kids are ready to wrestle! Join Dangerous Daddoo as he dishes out some serious moves to get the kids ready for bed. But what happens when Flying Mom Bomb gets home from work? Are the kids toast?
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Are you ready to RUMBLE??? Where will your loyalties lie when Dangerous Daddoo takes on the Tag Team Twins with Mama-Rama joining in the fun?
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