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It is always such a treat when readers and listeners encounter surprise twists at the end of picture books. If well done, the twist does not in any way diminish the “read it again” factor. Here are a few recommended titles that are definitely worth reading until “the end,” and then again.

“This Book Just Ate My Dog”

by Richard Byrne

In “This Book Just Ate My Dog,” Bella is just taking a casual stroll with her dog across the pages of a book when the dog disappears into the gutter of the book. After many folks also disappear while trying to help Bella and her pet, events go from curious to curiouser when Bella disappears as well. Who can help to free them? Stay tuned, dear reader.

“Shh! We Have a Plan”

by Chris Haughton

Chris Haughton is the master of the understated ridiculous, and his newest, “Shh! We Have a Plan,” is no exception. Four friends, three of whom are extremely silly, tiptoe through the forest attempting to capture a bird, which continually eludes their not-so-clever plans. It is up to the littlest one to show them the error of their ways, but will they ever learn? Probably not!

“Bunnies!!!”

by Kevan Atteberry

Declan is a VERY friendly monster in Kevan Atteberry’s “Bunnies!!!” He says hello to everyone but is especially interested in the bunnies, which get a bit frightened by his exuberance and hide. Finally, they are assured of Declan’s good intentions, but has his interest gone elsewhere? This is a book that begs to be read aloud with as much enthusiasm as possible.

“You Can Do It, Bert”

by Ole Könnecke

It is Bert’s big day in “You Can Do It, Bert.” Bert is a small bird who has been in training both “mentally and physically” for this special day, but when he arrives at the end of his branch, second thoughts begin to loom in his head.

Bert needs all the readers’ encouragement and, perhaps, closed eyes to make this day momentous. Is it his first flight or maybe something else? See if you can figure it out before you turn the crucial page.

Have fun with these picture books, and see you at the Deschutes Public Library.

— Book recommendations by Cheryl Weems, youth services collection development librarian, Deschutes Public Library