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Duncan the Story Dragon

Amanda Driscoll · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

A charming story about the joys of reading that is perfect for fans of Dog Loves Books and Stellaluna.Duncan the Dragon loves to read. When he reads a story, his imagination catches fire! Unfortunately . . . so does his book.   Fire breath is great for roasting marshmallows, but its not so great...
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At Night

Helga Bansch · Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pages: 41
Format: Print book

A whimsical and soothing bedtime story At night, all the animals return to their homes to sleep. Birds dream in their nests, polar bears snore inside their ice caves, and children snuggle under the covers of their beds. Everything is in order. Unless, of course, it isn't. Sometimes the world...
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Lines

SARVINDER NABERHAUS · Little Simon
Pages: 30
Format: Board book

This beautifully illustrated board book shows readers how lines make up a whole: a whole square, house, town, city, and universe!Line, Lines Square, Squares Town Line, Lines Circle, Circles Go round Think beyond shapes. Beyond colors. Beyond letters and numbers. With poetic text and beautiful...
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Color Magic!

Random House Children's Books · Random House Children's Books
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

The fabulous twin genies of Nickelodeon's Shimmer and Shine introduce colors in this sturdy board book that's perfect for boys and girls ages 0 to 3.
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Neffy and the Feathered Dinosaurs

Joe Lillington · Flying Eye Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

It was a very special day for Neffy the Microraptor - she would be taking her first flight. But when Neffy spread her wings she didn't know what she was supposed to do! Will she learn in time to join her sisters and escape the predators on the ground?In this informative and fact-based...
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Yak and Gnu

Juliette MacIver · Candlewick Press (MA)
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Lively good humor is afloat? - ?along with an armada of adventurous animals? - ?in this silly seafaring tale.A romp in the river with Yak in his kayak and Gnu in his canoe leads to a safari full of unusual nautical discoveries. A goat in a boat? A calf on a raft? A whole flotilla of whales...
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I Don't Want to Be Big

Dev Petty · Doubleday
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Fans of the hit picture book I Don't Want to Be a Frog will love this silly, stubborn-as-ever companion book. "Reminiscent of Mo Willems's 'Elephant and Piggie' series" - Publishers Weekly Frog does NOT want to grow up. Doesn't need to be tall. Doesn't want to be able to jump...
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Baby Animals Moving

Suzi Eszterhas · Owlkids
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Around the world, baby animals move in different ways. Whether it's egret chicks practicing flapping their wings, zebra calves learning to run just a few hours after they're born, or baby orangutans hanging onto their moms as they swing through the jungle, baby animals on the go are not only...
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Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Marshall Saves the Day!

Parragon Books Ltd · Parragon Inc.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Marshall wants to win the trophy for Fastest Fire Pup, but hes not feeling very confident. Luckily, the PAW Patrol is here to help! Will Marshall beat the clock and bring home the prize? This storybook contains a totally pup-tastic bag tag, perfect for any PAW Patrol fan!
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I Am a Cat

Galia Bernstein · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something to say about Simon not being "cat" enough. According to them, he just doesn't measure up. He doesn't have Lion's mane or Cheetah's spots. He doesn't...
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Greenling

Levi Pinfold · Candlewick Press, 2015.
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

A modern fable about nature's power from a Kate Greenaway Medal winnerMr. Barleycorn picks a green baby growing on his land, unleashing the incredible power of nature. When zucchinis flower in the kitchen and carrots sprout out of their television, Mr. Barleycorn's wife insists...
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Buster and the Baby

AMY HEST · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

What could be more endearing than the bond between a baby and a puppy? A sweet and spirited tale from two picture-book masters.In the little red house, a dog ducks under the table. He waits and watches and waits some more as his heart goes thump, thump, thump. And then . . . CHAAA! Out of the shadows...
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Poppy Follows Her Nose

RANDOM HOUSE. · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Go exploring with DreamWorks' Trolls in this hardcover scratch-and-sniff book featuring ten amazing scents!From the makers of Shrek, DreamWorks Trolls is a hair-raising comedy filled with unbelievable adventure, incredible music, and Trolls - the joyous creatures with crazy, colorful,...
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Finding Dory Little Golden Book

RH Disney · Random House Disney
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

The highly anticipated sequel to Disney/Pixar Finding Nemo, Disney/Pixar Finding Dory releases in theaters on June 17, 2016. The animated film reunites the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along...
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Are We There Yet?

Dan Santat · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat takes readers on the road trip of a lifetime!"Are we there yet?" Every parent has heard this classic kid question on a long car ride--and after reading this astonishingly inventive new book (that even turns upside down for several pages!) , you'll...
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