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Moví la mano / I Moved My Hand

Jorge Luján · Groundwood Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover - Spanish

When a little girl moves her hand, she changes the world as she discovers it. As she moves her known world, she discovers her own power and creates everything anew. The poem, written by Argentine poet Jorge Luján, comes from a culture saturated with magic, in which even the very young...
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Penguin and Pumpkin

Salina Yoon · Bloomsbury USA
Pages: 40
Format: Book

When Penguin and Bootsy plan a field trip in search of Fall, Penguin's little brother, Pumpkin, wants to come. Pumpkin is heartbroken to find out he's too little to go, and when Penguin tries to say good-bye, his brother is nowhere to be found! At the farm, all the pumpkins Penguin sees...
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Stop, Thief!

Heather Tekavec · Kids Can Press
Format: Hardcover

"Max," said the farmer to his dog one day, "can you catch a thief?" Of course! He can catch anything! And Max eagerly sets off on a quest to find the culprit who has been stealing the farmer's fruits and vegetables. Within moments, the dog is confident he has spotted...
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Bunny's Book Club

Annie Silvestro · Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Join Bunny for a top-secret trip to the library in a story that celebrates the love of reading! Bunny loves to sit outside the library with the kids and listen to summer story time. But when the weather gets cold and everyone moves inside, his daily dose of joy is gone. Desperate, Bunny...
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There's a Bear on My Chair

Ross Collins · Nosy Crow
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favorite chair, and that chair just isn't big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move pesky Bear, but nothing works. Once Mouse has gone, Bear gets up and walks home. But what's that? Is that a mouse in Bear's house?
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Firehouse!

MARK TEAGUE · Cartwheel Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

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How to Cheer Up Dad

Fred Koehler · Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A hilarious book about parent and child relationships for fans of Ian Falconer and Jon Agee--a perfect gift idea for Fathers Day and beyond!Little Jumbo just cant understand why his dad is having such a bad day. It couldnt be the raisins Little Jumbo spit out at the ceiling or the bath...
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The Goodbye Book

Todd Parr · Little
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

From bestselling author Todd Parr, a poignant and reassuring story about loss.
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World of Reading: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Minnie-rella: Level 1

Lisa Ann Marsoli · Disney Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

In this adorable Minnie Mouse fairy tale based on the story of Cinderella, Minnie falls asleep while doing chores and dreams that she becomes Minnie-rella! In this Level Pre-1 Reader with picture reading, word repetition and short, simple sentences, children will be able to enjoy this Minnie...
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It's Okay to Make Mistakes

Todd Parr · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Todd Parr's bestselling books have reminded kids to embrace differences, to be thankful, to love one another, and to be themselves. It's Okay to Make Mistakes embraces life's happy accidents, the mistakes and mess-ups that can lead to self discovery. Todd Parr brings a timely...
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The Almost Impossible Thing

BASAK AGAOGLU · Philomel Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Nothing is so impossible that it shouldn't be tried. Even if you're a bunny hoping to fly. A tribute to teamwork, big dreams, perseverance, and those who don't listen when others say their goals are unreachable.The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person...
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The Royal Heart

Greg McGoon · Pelekinesis Publishing Group
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Fiction. Young Adult. Once upon a time in a faraway land, an heir to the throne is born. The King has a son to follow in his footsteps. But life might not be quite as it appears for this Royal Family. All will be revealed on their child's 16th birthday. Family love triumphs over doubt...
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The Big Blue Thing on the Hill

Yuval Zommer · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

This crazy animal caper will have you cheering for the little guys!When the Big Blue Thing (a camper van to us humans) arrives on Howling Hill, the local wildlife all agree it has to go. First the wolves try to scare it away, then the bears, boars, and foxes have a turn. Finally the wise...
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Fright Club

Ethan Long · Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Each year, on Halloween eve, Fright Club meets to go over their plan: Operation Kiddie Scare. Only the scariest of monsters can join Fright Club-Vladimir the Vampire, Fran K. Stein, Sandy Witch, and Virginia Wolf have all made the cut. They've been practicing their ghoulish faces, their...
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A Seed Needs Sun

Kate Riggs · Creative Editions; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

This durable title offers up fun, foundational introductions to a plant's life cycle that are sure to fascinate every early learner. Simple, rhythmical text introduces each part of the plant, highlighting the the plant's needs for enabling growth. Detailed illustrations, meanwhile,...
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