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Not a baby book, but whenever your baby is old enough to read, THIS IS A GEM OF A BOOK!

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I have not read this book - but I mean the tittle says it all. Got to instill the love of tacos at a young age.

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Make storytime with the kids a lot more fun & engaging with Dragons Love Tacos (Hardcover) by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri. A colorful read that includes colorful pictures that kids absolutely love. The story outlines a red dragon who absolutely loves to eat tacos; from chicken tacos to beef tacos, they could be big tacos or even small ones! Dragons absolutely loves heaps of tacos, but watch out for that spicy salsa! You do not want the dragon eating some spicy salsa by mistake because we are all in red-hot trouble if the dragon does!

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dragons love tacos (hardcover) by adam rubin and daniel salmieri

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Dragons Love Tacos (Hardcover) by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri

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Make storytime with the kids a lot more fun & engaging with Dragons Love Tacos (Hardcover) by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri. A colorful read that includes colorful pictures that kids absolutely love. The story outlines a red dragon who absolutely loves to eat tacos; from chicken tacos to beef tacos, they could be big tacos or even small ones!

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Epic tale of baby bats and learning to celebrate differences. Also you'll cry. - Margo

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In an exuberant picture book celebration of self-love and individuality, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. Full color.
Book Synopsis Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book Award
In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.

While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes -- and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love's author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality.
Review Quotes

This is Jessica Love's debut picture book, and every choice she makes -- the spare text, a color palette both muted and lively, full-bleed pages that make even subway cars and apartment rooms feel as expansive as the ocean -- imbues the story with charm, tenderness and humor...Alongside Julián, readers learn that anyone can be a mermaid: All it takes is love and acceptance, a little imagination and a big swishy tail.
--The New York Times Book Review

Love couples the spare narrative with vivid, imaginative, and breathtaking illustrations. A heartwarming must-have for one-on-one and small group sharing.
--School Library Journal (starred review)

Refreshingly, Spanish words aren't italicized. Though it could easily feel preachy, this charmingly subversive tale instead offers a simple yet powerful story of the importance of being seen and affirmed.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

[Julian] is, in a word, fabulous. Love lets an anxious beat pass before Abuela takes Julián by the hand, leading him to what some readers may recognize as the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. "Like you, mijo," says Abuela. "Let's join them." Love's deep empathy for her characters and her keen-eyed observations of urban life come together in a story of love, understanding, and embracing the mermaid within us all.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The luminous, lovely, and layered art is what really makes the book...The concluding parade is a confectionary wonder of marine fantasy that many kids will yearn to join, and it might prompt adults to set up their own in- library mermaid celebrations. More importantly, though, those who've been shy about their love for dazzle and showmanship will love the idea of a formidable grandparental ally, and they will find this encouraging and empowering.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

Julián's emotional journey takes on depth through small but important details: a wary look in the mirror, a slight inward slump of the shoulders, a chin held high while marching down the street. Love uses vibrant watercolors with gouache and ink and a lively style to create scenes that splash and swirl to life on the page.
--The Horn Book (starred review)

Across her watercolor, gouache and ink spreads, Love captures the transformative power of being seen...Love's affecting combination of the literary and the visual results in a powerful affirmation of individuality, creative expression and unconditional acceptance.
--Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review)

Love's painted scenes glow against muted backgrounds, with saturated, opaque tones tracing the graceful shapes of the figures. They're especially striking when Julián gets swept away in a vivid underwater fantasy: a school of sea creatures whirls around him as he transforms into a mermaid. That scene is nicely replicated when he arrives at the parade, which is populated by scores of people in a wide variety of inventive costumes. The affectionate depiction of a broad range of body types and skin tones makes this particularly cheery.
--Booklist

This beautiful book is one of the very few picture books about a gender non-conforming child. Yet it feels like a celebration of all children who want to do things differently than the parental figures in their lives--and a love letter to the grownups who deeply understand them.
--Gothamist

There is nothing about this book that is forgettable. In fact, you may have a hard time not thinking long and hard about it after you put it down. A book for mermaids and boys and girls and parents and teachers and booksellers and librarians and . . . Let's just simplify things and say it's a book for the human race.
--Betsy Bird

Jessica Love's vivid watercolor and gouache illustrations are made even brighter by her decision to paint on brown paper; the richly colored palette pops off the pages, and abundant character is conveyed via the subtlest of facial expressions and body language. Also subtle--and terrifically poignant--is the eloquent encouragement of Abuela's spare words. A book for the ages, Julián Is a Mermaid is going to make a big splash.
--BookPage

The illustrations couldn't be more beautiful, and I love how Julián's grandmother accepts him for exactly who he is...I'm so grateful for books like these that help foster acceptance and understanding from a young age.
--A Cup of Jo (blog)

Julián Is a Mermaid makes a fine addition to the best LBGT children's books.
--Brain Pickings (blog)

Groundbreaking...here's a happy picture book that challenges traditional gender stereotypes, rendering one boy free to be himself.
--San Francisco Chronicle

Right now, I just finished reading 'Julián Is a Mermaid, ' by Jessica Love, which is an awesome picture book, one of my favorites, and I won't spoil the end for you, but it has something to do with the mermaid parade.
--Charles George Esperanza, The New York Times

It's a story of a little boy who is taken with some elegant costumes, and decides to fashion one of his own. It's that simple, but it makes a big impression; I can't recommend it highly enough.
--The New York Times Book Review e-newsletter

About the Author
Jessica Love is an illustrator and a New York based actor. She has a BA in studio art from the University of California, Santa Cruz, as well as a graduate degree from Juilliard.

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In an exuberant picture book celebration of self-love and individuality, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. Full color. Book Synopsis Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book Award In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.

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I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING

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I think I can! I think I can!

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I loved these series when I was young - I think it is what started my love of doggies

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How did Clifford the Big Red Dog come to live with Emily Elizabeth? You and your child can find out together as you read about the tiny red puppy that grew and grew. Featuring the unique illustrations and humor of Norman Bridwell, this story introduces your child to the reality that owning and caring for a pet requires a lot of responsibility and can bring some surprises!

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Beautiful ABC book and they can help find all the things belonging to that letter.

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One of my husbands favorites as a child. It has a Fortunately/Unfortunately theme which you can carry on IRL... Fortunately Isaac is in bed... Unfortunately Isaac refuses to go to sleep.... (see first book I posted)

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good egg -  by jory john (school and library)

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Good Egg - by Jory John (School And Library)

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Read reviews and buy Good Egg - by Jory John (School And Library) at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.

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always got giggles.

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Unfortunately this came out too late for me to make use of.
Sharane

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Let the wild rumpus begin

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Because what kid doesn't like clowns!?

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Who doesn't love Elmo?!

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i love you just like this ( sesame street) (hardcover) by lillian jaine

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I Love You Just Like This ( Sesame Street) (Hardcover) by Lillian Jaine

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My favorite quote, "Different shapes, different colors, even different smells!" Never have truer words been written.

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Start education young :) https://www.mapsforbabies.com/

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Give the desert some love.

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Audio version narrated by M. Marek the touchy feely uncle

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because it's never too early to indoctrinate them in humanitarianism!

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Llama has a sharing drama!

Build a tower. Make a moat.
Nelly's dolly sails a boat.
What can Llama Llama add?
Maybe sharing's not so bad.

Llama Llama has new neighbors! Nelly Gnu and her mama stop by for a play date, but Llama's not so sure it's time to share all his toys. Maybe just his blocks? It could be fun to make a castle with Nelly . . . But wait—Nelly has Llama's little Fuzzy Llama! The fun turns to tears when Fuzzy Llama is ripped in two, "all because of Nelly Gnu!" Mama comes to the rescue and fixes Fuzzy, but she makes it clear: "I'll put Fuzzy on the stairs, until you're sure that you can share."

Fun to read aloud and helpful to children and parents alike, Llama Llama Time to Share is for any child who needs a little encouragement in sharing.

About the Author

Anna Dewdney was a teacher, mother, and enthusiastic proponent of reading aloud to children. She continually honed her skills as an artist and writer and published her first Llama Llama book in 2005. Her passion for creating extended to home and garden and she lovingly restored an 18th century farmhouse in southern Vermont. She wrote, painted, gardened, and lived there with her partner, Reed, her two daughters, two wirehaired pointing griffons, and one bulldog. Anna passed away in 2016, but her spirit will live on in her books.

What People are Saying About This

Praise for Llama Llama Time to Share by Anna Dewdney:

"Once again, Dewdney conveys a highly relatable source of llama drama with warmth and authentically childlike characters." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A solid addition to the popular series for toddlers and preschoolers." - Kirkus

"This picture book will be a pleasure to share with friends, old and gnu." - School Library Journal

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Editorial Reviews

The sixth title in the bestselling Llama Llama series has the "Gnu" neighbors coming over for a visit. With Llama Llama's toys fair game for Nelly Gnu, his sharing skills are put to the test: "Oh, disaster! Dolly drama!/ Nelly Gnu has Fuzzy Llama!/ He's not hers! This isn't fair!/ Llama doesn't like to share!" A subsequent tug of war results in a lost arm for Llama's doll, but Mama Llama saves the day as the two playmates learn to collaborate. Once again, Dewdney conveys a highly relatable source of llama drama with warmth and authentically childlike characters. Ages 3-up. Agent: Deborah Warren, East West Literary Agency. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

Praise for Llama Llama Time to Share by Anna Dewdney:

"Once again, Dewdney conveys a highly relatable source of llama drama with warmth and authentically childlike characters." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A solid addition to the popular series for toddlers and preschoolers." - Kirkus

"This picture book will be a pleasure to share with friends, old and gnu." - School Library Journal

From the Publisher

PreS-K-When the new neighbors stop by for a visit, Mama reminds Llama Llama and Nelly Gnu to share. The two youngsters get along well until Nelly plays with Llama Llama's most cherished toy, and a brief scuffle results in Fuzzy Llama's arm being torn off. Not to worry, the toy and friendship are soon mended, leaving everyone anticipating the next playdate. Dewdney's large paintings are bright, bold, and expressive. This picture book will be a pleasure to share with friends, old and gnu.-Laura Butler, Mount Laurel Library, NJ

School Library Journal

Dewdney's newest Llama Llama picture book delivers a lesson in social skills to its camelid protagonist and its young readers, too. When the brand-new (gnu) neighbors come to visit, Llama Llama's mother prompts him to befriend Nelly Gnu while she serves up tea for Mrs. Gnu and her babe in arms. Seeming rather leery about his mother's admonition, "...don't forget to share," Llama Llama leads his playmate over to his toys. All goes well enough until she starts playing with his prized Fuzzy Llama doll--without his permission. A tug of war ensues, and the doll ends up with a ripped-off appendage. Luckily, Mama Llama is not only a good hostess, she's also handy with a needle and thread. Both mothers prompt their young ones to apologize to one another, and Fuzzy Llama is left on the step until they are ready to share. All's well that ends well, and after playing happily with other toys, they do end up sharing Fuzzy Llama, and the visit ends with them as fast friends looking forward to their next play date. While the rhyming text comes across as rather forced or twee in places, bright, cheery illustrations match the positive, easy tone of the story with its easily resolved conflict. A solid addition to the popular series for toddlers and preschoolers. (Picture book. 2-4)

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Llama has a sharing drama! Build a tower. Make a moat. Nelly's dolly sails a boat. What can Llama Llama add? Maybe sharing's not so bad. Llama Llama has new neighbors! Nelly Gnu and her mama stop by for a play date, but Llama's not so sure it's time to share...