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The Treasure of Pirate Frank

MAL PEET · Nosy Crow
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A boy and his dog set sail in search of treasure, braving stormy seas, mountains snowy and cold, the forest where the monkeys swing, the swamp where the bullfrogs sing, and other challenging obstacles, before finally reaching the end of their quest - the treasure of Pirate Frank. But there's...
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Just Like My Brother

Gianna Marino · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

An entertaining and moving tribute to big brothers by the author/illustrator of Meet Me at the Moon and Following Papa's Song.

Continuing her picture book stories about family relationships, Gianna Marino introduces Little Giraffe, who adores her big brother. Set in a stunning...
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Boo-Boo!

Carol Zeavin · Magination Press
Pages: 16
Format: Hardcover

When JoJo falls down and hurts her chin, her dad tries to help her boo-boo. But JoJo is scared! Her dad helps her understand that boo-boos aren't so scary. Boo-Boo! is a book for toddlers about small cuts and scrapes. Written with simple language and reflective of children's realities,...
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Double Take! A New Look at Opposites

SUSAN HOOD · Candlewick Studio
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When it comes to opposites, it's all a matter of perspective! Lively text and fun retro art engage kids in the finer points of a favorite concept.

Do you know opposites, yes or no? On. Off. Asleep. Awake. Opposites are a piece of cake . . . right? Not so fast! Time for a quick double...
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Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf: With a Fully-Orchestrated and Narrated CD

Janet Schulman · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

THERE IS NO better way to introduce children to classical music than with Prokofiev’s musical fairy tale of the little boy (played by all the strings of the orchestra) who, with the help of a bird (played by the flute), outsmarted the big, bad wolf (played by the French horns). And now with...
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Everybody's Welcome

Patricia Hegarty · Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

An adorable and timely tale about opening a welcoming door to those in need, with clever peek-through holes and panoramic pages to beckon young readers inside. Poor Frog's pond has dried up and he has nowhere to live. Luckily, he meets friendly Mouse, who is just starting to build a new house....
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Stay: A Girl, a Dog, a Bucket List

Kate Klise · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Eli the dog has been with Astrid since her parents brought her home from the hospital as a baby. Now Astrid is getting older, and so is Eli. Before he slows down too much, Astrid wants to make fun memories with him. So she makes a bucket list for Eli, which includes experiences such...

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Hooray for Hoppy!

Tim Hopgood · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

When Hoppy the rabbit wakes up on the first day of spring, he discovers a world full of wonderful things. He uses all five senses to sniff the fresh air, listen to the birds sing, taste the fresh grass, watch the lambs in the meadow, and touch the warm ground. Illustrated in bright, bold...
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Seagrass Dreams: A Counting Book

Kathleen M Hanes · Seagrass Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Learn to count as you discover a host of marine animals that make their home in seagrass.Seagrass Dreams is a unique counting book and introduction to marine life that stars animals who make their home in seagrass. While learning to count from 1 to 11, meet a host of marine animals, such...
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Eraser

ANNA KANG · Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

Eraser is always cleaning up everyone else's mistakes. Except for Ruler and Pencil Sharpener, none of the other school supplies seem to appreciate her. They all love how sharp Pencil is and how Tape and Glue help everyone stick together. Eraser wants to create so that she can shine...
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Tony

Ed Galing · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Tony was all white,
large, sturdy,
with wide gentle eyes
and a ton of love . . .

Follow this touching tale of a boy and his friendship with a horse, by the late poet Ed Galing and illustrated with remarkable tenderness by Caldecott-winning artist Erin Stead.

A Neal...

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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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An Unexpected Hero: A Bible Story About Rahab

Rachel Spier Weaver · Harvest House Publishers
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

Have Faith That God Will Help You Do Great ThingsRahab is an adventurous young girl who enjoys playing with her siblings in the big, bustling city of Jericho. As she grows up, she makes a lot of bad choices, then desperately wants to change her life. Does God have a special plan for Rahab?When...
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Big and Little Are Best Friends: A Story of Two Friends

MICHAEL GARLAND · ORCHARD BOOKS
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Big is an elephant, Little is a mouse. Big enjoys soft music, warm weather, and small bites of savory foods. But Little prefers a loud drum jam, icy skiing weather, and mass quantities of sweets! Can two who are so different be best friends?This charming, rhyming concept book about opposites...
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Feather

CAO WENXUAN · Elsewhere Editions
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

A philosophical picture book from one of China's most celebrated children's authors and 2016 Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Cao Wenxuan.

A feather is blown across the sky, meeting various birds along the way, and asking each one, "Do I belong to you?".

Cao...
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