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Extraordinary Jane

Hannah E Harrison · Dial Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

For anyone with a beloved pet, this delightful and heartwarming story set at the circus shows that quiet qualities like friendship, kindness, and loyalty are important and worthy. Jane is an ordinary dog in an extraordinary circus. She isn't strong, graceful, or brave like her family. When...
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Mighty Dads

Joan Holub · Scholastic Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A new constructacular picture book from the New York Times bestselling creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean and bestselling author, Joan Holub.Mighty dads, strong and tall,help their children, young and small.They keep them safe and bolted tightand show them how to build things right.Inventively...
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Littlest Streetcar, The

Vernon Smith · Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Celebrate your differences and be the best "you" possible! Charlie is a maintenance streetcar. He is small and clunky and definitely not as shiny as the other cars. He spends his days laying sand on the rail lines or repairing the more popular streetcars. He doesn't feel valued...
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Whaley Whale

Chris Raschka · Harry N. Abrams; Revised edition
Format: Hardcover

Theme: Hide-and-Seek. It's hard to be discreet when you're a whale (. . . or a preschooler) . With relatable obviousness, Whaley Whale engages in a lighthearted game of hide-and-seek with the reader. Is she on the table? . . . Is she behind the door? This methodical progression...
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Spring: A Pop-up Book

David A Carter · Abrams Appleseed, 2016.
Pages: 12
Format: Print book

Just in time for spring, this is the second book in the Carter pop-up book series about the seasons. Each spread has a very brief verse and depicts common springtime flora and fauna. All things pictured are labeled (robins, water lilies, deer and fawns, cherry trees, etc.) . The text...
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Pass It On

Sophy Henn · Philomel Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Here's a fun idea: When you laugh or smile--pass it on! A story about giving, sharing, and joy.When you see something terrific, smile a smile and pass it on! If you chance upon a chuckle, hee hee hee and pass it on. Should you spot a thing of wonder, jump for joy and pass it on!So begins...
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Day Dreamers: A Journey of Imagination

Emily Winfield Martin · Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This companion to Dream Animals celebrates the imagination and will have children dreaming both day and night! Emily Winfield Martin's newest picture book shows readers that letting their imaginations run free will lead them into fantastical day dreams. Whether cloud-gazing or wandering...
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Flo & Wendell Explore

William Wegman · Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

William Wegman channels his love of nature in an outdoor adventure for campers of all agesFlo thinks the familys last vacation together was just grand. Her little brother, Wendell, thinks it was absolutely terrible. So, being the good big sister that she can sometimes be, Flo has agreed...
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Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter

Kenard Pak · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

As leaves fall from their trees, animals huddle against the cold, and frost creeps across windows, everyone knows -- winter is on its way! Join a brother and sister as they explore nature and take a stroll through their twinkling town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series...
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George in the Dark

Madeline Valentine · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A little boy overcomes his fear of the dark during a daring teddy bear rescue.
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Shh! We Have a Plan

Chris Haughton · Candlewick Pr
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of Little Owl Lost and Oh No, George! comes a funny, strikingly illustrated story of best-laid plans - and the secret to attracting the birdie.Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree! "Hello birdie," waves...
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Where Do They Go?

Julia Alvarez · Seven Stories
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Bestselling novelist (How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents) and children's (The Tia Lola Stories) author Julia Alvarez's new picture book is a beautifully crafted poem for children that gently addresses the emotional side of death. The book asks, "When somebody dies, where...
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Look, Look Again

Agnese Baruzzi · Minedition
Pages: 30
Format: Print book

Part counting game, part guessing game, this delightful board book invites little ones to look at one thing, and guess what else it could be. Each page shows one shape, and then unfolds to reveal an ingenious surprise, sure to captivate curious toddlers.
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My Book of Counting

Britta Teckentrup · Tiger Tales; Brdbk edition
Format: Hardcover

Invite your child to learn all about counting with this fun book, full of bright, bold artwork! A lovable cast of animal characters takes young readers on a ride through the numerals 1 through 10.
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Tilly's Staycation

Gillian Hibbs · Child's Play
Format: Hardcover

Tilly’s friends are all going to exciting places for their vacations, but she is staying at home. Mom says they’ll have a great time together, but Tilly thinks it’s impossible to have any fun on vacation at home! Or is it?
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