Second book in the NEIGHBORS series. Short accessible poems about other animals one finds in a suburban yard, a country landscape, or a city street. The sturdy, museum-quality, and lavishly illustrated book is 12" x 12" and can easily be shared by parents and children, as well as librarians and educators eager to explore poetry and nature with their young students. "...invites young readers to think about beings that share their world...leave it open on a table to display the art." -- Kirkus Reviews."...The verse steers clear of cutesiness...Kim's crisp, modern collages...in this smart collaboration. Ages 3-11." -- Publishers Weekly."...'Neighbors' is an excellent blend of arts with much charm for young people as well as their parents, not to be missed.
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9780916754266
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Hardcover
Play Outside!
By Moreau, Laurent
Explore the beauty of the natural world and discover hundreds of creatures in a vibrant picture book fantasy.Two children are running around the house, knocking over furniture and getting in their mother's way, so she tells them to go play outside. Beginning in the garden, their outdoor adventure takes them on a tour through breathtaking landscapes, crossing deserts, climbing mountains, sailing the seas, and exploring jungles. Along the way they encounter 250 different species of animals, from black bears and scorpions to barracudas and orangutans, and many of which are endangered or nearly extinct.Blending storytelling and adventure, Laurent Moreau's striking picture book celebrates human connection to the world around us. Play Outside! includes an index of the animals found within its pages, giving their level of vulnerability to extinction.
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9781324015475
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Hardcover
Sheep Blast Off!
By Shaw, Nancy
When a mysterious spacecraft lands in a nearby pasture, the lovable, blundering sheep get in gear for the ride of their lives! Unfortunately, these sheep don't know the first thing about piloting a spaceship . . . but there may be someone else on board who does! Readers will have a blast with Nancy Shaw's clever rhymes and Margot Apple's hilarious illustrations in this latest Sheep adventure.
Publisher: n/a
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9780618131686
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Hardcover
Our Class Took a Trip to the Zoo
By Neitzel, Shirley
A monkey wearing a coat?A button in the lion's den?A hat near Billy Goat Mountain?What is happening on this class trip to the zoo? Read all about it! (And yes, you can read most of it, even if you don't know you canread!) Come and join the class on their trip. They had fun. So will you!
Publisher: n/a
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9780688155438
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Hardcover
Storyworlds
By Hegbrook, Thomas
Explore the beauty and wonder of nature in this wordless picture book-and let your imagination bring everything to life! Stunning artwork captures the lives of a variety of animals and bugs in their natural surroundings and the changes that occur as they endure the passage of time, from birth to adulthood, winter to autumn, and more.
Publisher: n/a
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9781944530013
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Print book
One Night in the Zoo
By Kerr, Judith
A wonderful counting book from Judith Kerr, the best-selling author of the Mog series and The Tiger Who Came to Tea "One moonlit, magical night in the zoo An elephant jumped in the air and flew. But nobody knew." It's only once all the visitors have gone home that the real fun starts in the Zoo! Follow all the animals throughout the night in this gorgeous picture book and find out what mischief they get into. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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1935279378
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Print book
Ballyhoo Bay
By Sierra, Judy
Welcome to Ballyhoo Bay, where Mira Bella the artist teaches painting and sculpture to grannies and kids. Sun, sea, sand, and sky - what could be more fun? Until one gray day a billboard goes up, announcing a high-rise building and all kinds of stuff. No more sand or seashells or painting or fun. And absolutely no children and wildlife allowed. Mira Bella is not one to take this plan lightly. But despite Mira Bella's conviction, can art save Ballyhoo Bay? Mom's Choice Award winner and E.B. White Read Aloud Award recipient Judy Sierra has created a modern fable for the ages, celebrating art, nature, and community. Derek Anderson's vibrant and buoyant illustrations are as close as you can get to a day at the beach without actually being there.
Publisher: n/a
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9781416958888
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Hardcover
The Animal Rescue Store
By Swados, Elizabeth
Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Liz Swados shows her animal magnetism with this hilarious pet store poetry collection.Cats, dogs, turtles, emus -- there's a place and poem in SIDNEY'S ANIMAL RESCUE STORE for every kind of critter. Meet heavy metal cockatoos who like to rock and roll, snooty llamas speaking French, alley cats with attitude, and even a batch of baby alligators.Kids will tweet, howl or hiss along to the romping rhythms of Liz Swados's poems and the colorful fun of Anne's Wilson's illustrations.
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439554764
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Hardcover
Hare and Tortoise
By Murray, Alison
Alison Murray offers an enchanting retelling of a much-loved Aesops fable with a mischievous twist.Hare (Leapus swifticus) can barely stay still for a minute. Hes the fastest on the farm. Tortoise (Slow and steadicus) can stay still for a very long time. She has occasionally been mistaken for a rock. So when they decide to have a race, Hare is certain to win . . . isnt he? Through the meadow, around the duck pond, and straight into the carrot field. Carrots? Oh, dear. Whether encountering the classic tale for the first time or tracing the racecourse map to relive it, children will be quick to realize Hares folly and eager to join the cheering for easygoing, persistent Tortoise. She may be slow, but watch her go!
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763687219
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Hardcover
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog
By Papp, Lisa
Madeline Finn DOES NOT like to read.Not books.Not magazines.Not even the menu on the ice cream truck.But Madeline Finn DOES want a gold star from her teacher.Stars are for good readers.Stars are for understanding words.And saying them out loud.Fortunately, Madeline Finn meets Bonnie, a library dog. Reading out loud to Bonnie isn't so bad. When Madeline Finn gets stuck, Bonnie doesn't mind. Madeline Finn can pet her until she figures the word out.As it turns out, it's fun to read when you're not afraid of making mistakes. Bonnie teaches Madeline Finn that it s okay to go slow. And to keep trying. Just like the sticker says.
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1561459100
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Print book
Barry the Fish with Fingers
By Hendra, Sue
Life under the sea can be as dull as dishwater, until Barry arrives, that is. See, Barry is no ordinary fish - he's a fish with fingers! And fingers mean finger puppets, finger painting, knitting, counting to ten, tickling, and all sorts of fun things. It isn't long before all of the other fish want fingers, too. Life under the sea will never be the same again. . . . Sue Hendra's hilarious text and bright, bold, colorful art will have youngsters begging to read this story again and again.
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9780375858949
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Hardcover
Hedgie Blasts Off!
By Brett, Jan
More than anything Hedgie wants to be an astronaut and travel into space. He gets his chance the day the geyser, Big Sparkler, starts to sputter and fade, disappointing all the alien tourists, who fly to the tiny planet of Mikkop to throw coins into Big Sparkler and look at the strange flowers that survive on its sparkles. Because only Hedgie can fit into a small space ship, he flies to Mikkop, where he not only finds out what is clogging up Big Sparkler, but fixes the problem in a most unusual way. He returns home a hero amid cheers from the aliens and the scientists back at the Star Lab. With an amazing gatefold illustration of Hedgie bursting out of Big Sparkler this is not only one of Jan Brett's most inventive books, but it's one of the funniest.
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399246215
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Audio CD
Ollie & Moon in New York City
By Kredensor, Diane
The world-traveling feline best friends are now the stars of The Ollie & Moon Show on NBC Sprout! Moon loves to make her best friend, Ollie, laugh. On this particular day, however, her favorite gags aren't doing the trick! The two make a bet on whether Moon's crazy antics will be enough to bring back Ollie's usual infectious laugh. Silliness ensues in the form of a romp in New York City involving wacky dancing, funny lip sounds, and even a troupe of chicken mimes! Photographic backdrops set the scene for this wonderfully absurd adventure. Will Moon make Ollie laugh before the last page? Fuhgeddaboudit! One thing is for sure - delighted readers will be giggling every step of the way! "A fun-filled romp around the Big Apple for children and adults to enjoy together.
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9781524715748
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Paperback
Mole's in Love
By Bedford, David
It's spring and Morris the Mole is looking for love! Morris visits a farm looking for someone to love but moles don t see that well. Upon arriving he finds someone to love who has luscious, shiny, black fur just like his only it's not a mole, it's a horse! Then Morris finds someone to love who has a pretty, pink nose just like his only it's not a mole, it's a pig! Morris continues looking but keeps finding the wrong someone to love. Will Morris find true love or will true love find him?
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9781589250840
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Hardcover
Just You and Me
By Mcbratney, Sam
As a storm approaches, Little Goosey and Big Gander Goose join other animals in searching for a place to hide.
Publisher: n/a
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9780763604363
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Hardcover
Earth Space Moon Base
By Price, Ben Joel
Outer space, a moon base, and . . . bananas? Discover Ben Joel Price's quirky extraterrestrial world and its unusual trio of guardians. A spaceman, a robot, and a cheeky monkey use a most unusual method to protect Earth from hungry, googly-eyed moon aliens. Ben Joel Price's offbeat rhymes and colorful, retro-style illustrations evoke a funny little world away from ours, which will captivate readers young and old.
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9780385373111
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Hardcover
Tony Baloney Buddy Trouble
By Fotheringham, Edwin
Tony Baloney and his best friend, Bob, can't wait fir tonight. It's Books and Buddies, the best school event ever! But will a fight with Big Sister ruin everything?
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545481708
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Paperback
Seeds, Bees, Butterflies, and More!
By Gerber, Carole
A honeybee and a bumblebee have a chat.A rose offers a worm a bit of its compost.A mouse assures a root of its importance.These fun rhyming poems for two voices are blooming, bursting, and buzzing with personality. Eugene Yelchin's stunning illustrations beautifully accent Carole Gerber's unusual conversations. Together, they offer a close-up view of the plant and insect worlds, with an amazing amount of information about them.All around us, under our feet, thousands of interactions and transformations are taking place. This book gives the reader a chance to listen in.
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9780805092110
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Print book
The Caterpillar and the Polliwog
By Kent, Jack
Impressed by the proud caterpillar's boast that she will turn into a butterfly when she grows up, a polliwog determines to watch the caterpillar very carefully and turn into a butterfly too.
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9780671662806
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Hardcover
Fiesta Fiasco
By Amador, Rosi
The friends from the ALA Notable Recording Manana Iguana are back and this time its a birthday celebration. Conejo (a rabbit) , Tortuga (a tortoise) , and Iguana are looking for regalos (gifts) for Culebra (a snake) to bring to his fiesta. The sneaky Conejo cons the friends into buying gifts that would be right for him but soon regrets his trickster ways. Spanish words for familiar objects are interspersed throughout this vibrant and comical tale.
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1430110996
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Paperback
The Bug Girl
By Spencer, Sophia
Real-life 7-year-old Sophia Spencer was bullied for loving bugs until hundreds of women scientists rallied around her. Now Sophie tells her inspiring story in this picture book that celebrates women in science, bugs of all kinds, and the importance of staying true to yourself. Sophia Spencer has loved bugs ever since a butterfly landed on her shoulder--and wouldn't leave!--at a butterfly conservancy when she was only two-and-a-half years old. In preschool and kindergarten, Sophia was thrilled to share what she knew about grasshoppers (her very favorite insects) , as well as ants and fireflies... but by first grade, not everyone shared her enthusiasm. Some students bullied her, and Sophia stopped talking about bugs altogether. When Sophia's mother wrote to an entomological society looking for a bug scientist to be a pen pal for her daughter, she and Sophie were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response--letters, photos, and videos came flooding in. Using the hashtag BugsR4Girls, scientists tweeted hundreds of times to tell Sophia to keep up her interest in bugs--and it worked! Sophia has since appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and NPR, and she continues to share her love of bugs with others.
Neighbors
By Held, George
Second book in the NEIGHBORS series. Short accessible poems about other animals one finds in a suburban yard, a country landscape, or a city street. The sturdy, museum-quality, and lavishly illustrated book is 12" x 12" and can easily be shared by parents and children, as well as librarians and educators eager to explore poetry and nature with their young students. "...invites young readers to think about beings that share their world...leave it open on a table to display the art." -- Kirkus Reviews."...The verse steers clear of cutesiness...Kim's crisp, modern collages...in this smart collaboration. Ages 3-11." -- Publishers Weekly."...'Neighbors' is an excellent blend of arts with much charm for young people as well as their parents, not to be missed.
Play Outside!
By Moreau, Laurent
Explore the beauty of the natural world and discover hundreds of creatures in a vibrant picture book fantasy.Two children are running around the house, knocking over furniture and getting in their mother's way, so she tells them to go play outside. Beginning in the garden, their outdoor adventure takes them on a tour through breathtaking landscapes, crossing deserts, climbing mountains, sailing the seas, and exploring jungles. Along the way they encounter 250 different species of animals, from black bears and scorpions to barracudas and orangutans, and many of which are endangered or nearly extinct.Blending storytelling and adventure, Laurent Moreau's striking picture book celebrates human connection to the world around us. Play Outside! includes an index of the animals found within its pages, giving their level of vulnerability to extinction.
Sheep Blast Off!
By Shaw, Nancy
When a mysterious spacecraft lands in a nearby pasture, the lovable, blundering sheep get in gear for the ride of their lives! Unfortunately, these sheep don't know the first thing about piloting a spaceship . . . but there may be someone else on board who does! Readers will have a blast with Nancy Shaw's clever rhymes and Margot Apple's hilarious illustrations in this latest Sheep adventure.
Our Class Took a Trip to the Zoo
By Neitzel, Shirley
A monkey wearing a coat?A button in the lion's den?A hat near Billy Goat Mountain?What is happening on this class trip to the zoo? Read all about it! (And yes, you can read most of it, even if you don't know you canread!) Come and join the class on their trip. They had fun. So will you!
Storyworlds
By Hegbrook, Thomas
Explore the beauty and wonder of nature in this wordless picture book-and let your imagination bring everything to life! Stunning artwork captures the lives of a variety of animals and bugs in their natural surroundings and the changes that occur as they endure the passage of time, from birth to adulthood, winter to autumn, and more.
One Night in the Zoo
By Kerr, Judith
A wonderful counting book from Judith Kerr, the best-selling author of the Mog series and The Tiger Who Came to Tea "One moonlit, magical night in the zoo An elephant jumped in the air and flew. But nobody knew." It's only once all the visitors have gone home that the real fun starts in the Zoo! Follow all the animals throughout the night in this gorgeous picture book and find out what mischief they get into. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
Ballyhoo Bay
By Sierra, Judy
Welcome to Ballyhoo Bay, where Mira Bella the artist teaches painting and sculpture to grannies and kids. Sun, sea, sand, and sky - what could be more fun? Until one gray day a billboard goes up, announcing a high-rise building and all kinds of stuff. No more sand or seashells or painting or fun. And absolutely no children and wildlife allowed. Mira Bella is not one to take this plan lightly. But despite Mira Bella's conviction, can art save Ballyhoo Bay? Mom's Choice Award winner and E.B. White Read Aloud Award recipient Judy Sierra has created a modern fable for the ages, celebrating art, nature, and community. Derek Anderson's vibrant and buoyant illustrations are as close as you can get to a day at the beach without actually being there.
The Animal Rescue Store
By Swados, Elizabeth
Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Liz Swados shows her animal magnetism with this hilarious pet store poetry collection.Cats, dogs, turtles, emus -- there's a place and poem in SIDNEY'S ANIMAL RESCUE STORE for every kind of critter. Meet heavy metal cockatoos who like to rock and roll, snooty llamas speaking French, alley cats with attitude, and even a batch of baby alligators.Kids will tweet, howl or hiss along to the romping rhythms of Liz Swados's poems and the colorful fun of Anne's Wilson's illustrations.
Hare and Tortoise
By Murray, Alison
Alison Murray offers an enchanting retelling of a much-loved Aesops fable with a mischievous twist.Hare (Leapus swifticus) can barely stay still for a minute. Hes the fastest on the farm. Tortoise (Slow and steadicus) can stay still for a very long time. She has occasionally been mistaken for a rock. So when they decide to have a race, Hare is certain to win . . . isnt he? Through the meadow, around the duck pond, and straight into the carrot field. Carrots? Oh, dear. Whether encountering the classic tale for the first time or tracing the racecourse map to relive it, children will be quick to realize Hares folly and eager to join the cheering for easygoing, persistent Tortoise. She may be slow, but watch her go!
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog
By Papp, Lisa
Madeline Finn DOES NOT like to read.Not books.Not magazines.Not even the menu on the ice cream truck.But Madeline Finn DOES want a gold star from her teacher.Stars are for good readers.Stars are for understanding words.And saying them out loud.Fortunately, Madeline Finn meets Bonnie, a library dog. Reading out loud to Bonnie isn't so bad. When Madeline Finn gets stuck, Bonnie doesn't mind. Madeline Finn can pet her until she figures the word out.As it turns out, it's fun to read when you're not afraid of making mistakes. Bonnie teaches Madeline Finn that it s okay to go slow. And to keep trying. Just like the sticker says.
Barry the Fish with Fingers
By Hendra, Sue
Life under the sea can be as dull as dishwater, until Barry arrives, that is. See, Barry is no ordinary fish - he's a fish with fingers! And fingers mean finger puppets, finger painting, knitting, counting to ten, tickling, and all sorts of fun things. It isn't long before all of the other fish want fingers, too. Life under the sea will never be the same again. . . . Sue Hendra's hilarious text and bright, bold, colorful art will have youngsters begging to read this story again and again.
Hedgie Blasts Off!
By Brett, Jan
More than anything Hedgie wants to be an astronaut and travel into space. He gets his chance the day the geyser, Big Sparkler, starts to sputter and fade, disappointing all the alien tourists, who fly to the tiny planet of Mikkop to throw coins into Big Sparkler and look at the strange flowers that survive on its sparkles. Because only Hedgie can fit into a small space ship, he flies to Mikkop, where he not only finds out what is clogging up Big Sparkler, but fixes the problem in a most unusual way. He returns home a hero amid cheers from the aliens and the scientists back at the Star Lab. With an amazing gatefold illustration of Hedgie bursting out of Big Sparkler this is not only one of Jan Brett's most inventive books, but it's one of the funniest.
Ollie & Moon in New York City
By Kredensor, Diane
The world-traveling feline best friends are now the stars of The Ollie & Moon Show on NBC Sprout! Moon loves to make her best friend, Ollie, laugh. On this particular day, however, her favorite gags aren't doing the trick! The two make a bet on whether Moon's crazy antics will be enough to bring back Ollie's usual infectious laugh. Silliness ensues in the form of a romp in New York City involving wacky dancing, funny lip sounds, and even a troupe of chicken mimes! Photographic backdrops set the scene for this wonderfully absurd adventure. Will Moon make Ollie laugh before the last page? Fuhgeddaboudit! One thing is for sure - delighted readers will be giggling every step of the way! "A fun-filled romp around the Big Apple for children and adults to enjoy together.
Mole's in Love
By Bedford, David
It's spring and Morris the Mole is looking for love! Morris visits a farm looking for someone to love but moles don t see that well. Upon arriving he finds someone to love who has luscious, shiny, black fur just like his only it's not a mole, it's a horse! Then Morris finds someone to love who has a pretty, pink nose just like his only it's not a mole, it's a pig! Morris continues looking but keeps finding the wrong someone to love. Will Morris find true love or will true love find him?
Just You and Me
By Mcbratney, Sam
As a storm approaches, Little Goosey and Big Gander Goose join other animals in searching for a place to hide.
Earth Space Moon Base
By Price, Ben Joel
Outer space, a moon base, and . . . bananas? Discover Ben Joel Price's quirky extraterrestrial world and its unusual trio of guardians. A spaceman, a robot, and a cheeky monkey use a most unusual method to protect Earth from hungry, googly-eyed moon aliens. Ben Joel Price's offbeat rhymes and colorful, retro-style illustrations evoke a funny little world away from ours, which will captivate readers young and old.
Tony Baloney Buddy Trouble
By Fotheringham, Edwin
Tony Baloney and his best friend, Bob, can't wait fir tonight. It's Books and Buddies, the best school event ever! But will a fight with Big Sister ruin everything?
Seeds, Bees, Butterflies, and More!
By Gerber, Carole
A honeybee and a bumblebee have a chat.A rose offers a worm a bit of its compost.A mouse assures a root of its importance.These fun rhyming poems for two voices are blooming, bursting, and buzzing with personality. Eugene Yelchin's stunning illustrations beautifully accent Carole Gerber's unusual conversations. Together, they offer a close-up view of the plant and insect worlds, with an amazing amount of information about them.All around us, under our feet, thousands of interactions and transformations are taking place. This book gives the reader a chance to listen in.
The Caterpillar and the Polliwog
By Kent, Jack
Impressed by the proud caterpillar's boast that she will turn into a butterfly when she grows up, a polliwog determines to watch the caterpillar very carefully and turn into a butterfly too.
Fiesta Fiasco
By Amador, Rosi
The friends from the ALA Notable Recording Manana Iguana are back and this time its a birthday celebration. Conejo (a rabbit) , Tortuga (a tortoise) , and Iguana are looking for regalos (gifts) for Culebra (a snake) to bring to his fiesta. The sneaky Conejo cons the friends into buying gifts that would be right for him but soon regrets his trickster ways. Spanish words for familiar objects are interspersed throughout this vibrant and comical tale.
The Bug Girl
By Spencer, Sophia
Real-life 7-year-old Sophia Spencer was bullied for loving bugs until hundreds of women scientists rallied around her. Now Sophie tells her inspiring story in this picture book that celebrates women in science, bugs of all kinds, and the importance of staying true to yourself. Sophia Spencer has loved bugs ever since a butterfly landed on her shoulder--and wouldn't leave!--at a butterfly conservancy when she was only two-and-a-half years old. In preschool and kindergarten, Sophia was thrilled to share what she knew about grasshoppers (her very favorite insects) , as well as ants and fireflies... but by first grade, not everyone shared her enthusiasm. Some students bullied her, and Sophia stopped talking about bugs altogether. When Sophia's mother wrote to an entomological society looking for a bug scientist to be a pen pal for her daughter, she and Sophie were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response--letters, photos, and videos came flooding in. Using the hashtag BugsR4Girls, scientists tweeted hundreds of times to tell Sophia to keep up her interest in bugs--and it worked! Sophia has since appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and NPR, and she continues to share her love of bugs with others.