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Toad Has Talent

RICHARD SMYTHE · Frances Lincoln Children's Bks
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Every year when Moonlight Pond freezes over, a talent contest takes place deep in the woods. Ducks dance, mice perform ... But there is one animal that never competes.Toad watches the talent show from behind his rock, careful to keep himself hidden. Because Toad doesn't have a special...
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Otis and the Scarecrow

Loren Long · Philomel Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING CREATOR OF OTIS AND THE ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULDOn the farm where Otis the tractor lives, the farmer has introduced someone new - a scarecrow to shoo away the pesky crows. But when Otis and the animals greet the scarecrow with friendly smiles,...
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Peace is an Offering

Annette LeBox · Dial Books; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

A warm, comforting poem about finding peace in a community of neighbors Peace is an offering.A muffin or a peach.A birthday invitation.A trip to the beach.Join this group of neighborhood children as they find love in everyday things - in sunlight shining through the leaves and cookies shared...
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Down by the Barn

Will Hillenbrand · Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

Down by the barn, early in the morning, a farmer drives his tractor, stopping along the way to pick up a calf, then a chick, then a pig. The group of animals grows and grows until at last they reach their destination...and find a surprise. Charming illustrations and rhythmic text filled...
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Archie's Vacation

Domenica More Gordon · Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover

After his wildly successful time as a clothes designer, Archie is very much in need of some time off. As he prepares for his vacation, he packs what he thinks is needed. But at night he dreams of rain and snorkeling and other adventures, convincing him that he'll need to pack as much...
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The Little Moon Raven

Marcus Pfister · minedition; Tra edition
Format: Hardcover

A young bird finds the strength to overcome bullying Little Raven was last to hatch in the nest and the last to learn to fly, but he was the first to be teased and ridiculed. His only wish was to fly and play with the others, so one day he took a dare and, to show his courage, Little Raven...
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Green Pants

Kenneth Kraegel · Candlewick Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

For kids who march to their own drummer - or are especially attached to a comfort object - here is a completely adorable character who wears his singularity in style.Jameson only ever wears green pants. When he wears green pants, he can do anything. But if he wants to be in his cousin's...
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Why Do Families Change?: Our First Talk About Separation and Divorce

Jillian Roberts · Orca Book Publishers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Separation and divorce are difficult on the entire family. Often young children blame themselves or are unsure of their place in the family if these events occur. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts designed the Just Enough series to empower parents/caregivers to start conversations...
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Ming Goes to School

Deirdre Sullivan · Sky Pony Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Ming goes to school, where she learns to say hello and good-bye. She meets new friends and introduces them to old friends (including her favorite teddy) . She builds sandcastles and makes snow angels; she traces, glitters, and glues. She is so fearless that when held at sword point, she even...
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There Was an Old Giant Who Swallowed a Clock

BECKY DAVIES · Tiger Tales
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

There once was a giant who swallowed a clock. So he swallowed some knitting to muffle the ticking of the clock. Then he swallowed a moth to munch through the knitting, and then some honey to trap the moth! A hilarious retelling of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.
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Dormouse Dreams

Karma Wilson · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

As Dormouse dreams--and snores--his way from winter to spring, he imagines going on fantastical adventures with his best dormouse friend. Whimsical illustrations feature other animals entertaining themselves with dart games, cross-country skiing, flying airplanes, and more while Dormouse...
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Froggy's Birthday Wish

Jonathan London · Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

It's Froggy's birthday - but no one has remembered.His parents don't seem to realize it's his special day, and none of his friends are at home to wish him a happy birthday.Will Froggy celebrate his birthday all alone? Has everyone really forgotten?
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With Any Luck I'll Drive a Truck

David Friend · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

New York Times bestselling illustrator Mike Rex's vivid, vehicle-filled scenes are the perfect match for this enthusiastic celebration of big rigs and big imaginations. Bulldozers and back-hoes, pavers and plows, trailers and tractors--the world is filled with so many types of trucks!...
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Baby's Got the Blues

Carol Diggory Shields · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of an infant is really like? In this bluesy story, sometimes being a baby is enough to make you cry.Oh, baby, wouldn't it be grand to be a baby? No worries, no woes, the whole world doing everything for you. Like floating down easy street. . . . But wait...
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What Pet Should I Get?

Dr. Seuss · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

A never-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss! This never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one's mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can't choose just...
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