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Roadwork

Sally Sutton · Candlewick; Brdbk edition
Format: Book

Load the dirt. Load the dirt. Scoop and swing and drop. Slam it down into the truck. Bump! Whump! Whop!There are many big machines and busy people involved in building a road, and this riveting board book follows them every step of the way. From clearing a pathway (screek! ) to rolling...
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Wolverine vs. the Silver Samurai

Alison Lowenstein · Marvel Press
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

The X-Men's favorite mutant, the unstoppable Wolverine is set on a mission where he must face the Silver Samurai, his newest and toughest match yet. The Silver Samurai is a mutant from Japan, and he's an expert in bushido and Kenjutsu, the ancient art of the samurai. With the ability...
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By Mouse and Frog

Deborah Freedman · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A spritely read-aloud about the challenges - and joys - of collaboration Fastidious Mouse has one idea about how to tell a story. Free-spirited Frog has another. What happens when Frog crashes into Mouse's story with some wild ideas? Chaos!...followed by the discovery that working together...
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The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin

Sonali Fry · Little Simon; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

This gently spooky twist on "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" makes a favorite nursery rhyme just perfect for Halloween!The itsy bitsy pumpkinrolled down the spooky street.He passed a ghoulish ghostand some stinky goblin's feet. A little pumpkin is trying to find his way back home!...
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Noni Is Nervous

Heather Hartt-Sussman · Tundra Books
Format: Hardcover

A unique hardcover picture book for two to five year olds, this is the story of a lovely little girl who is nervous about many things. Noni finds a way to control her nerves and work through her anxiety, making life much more bearable for everyone! Noni is nervous about playdates, and global...
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My favorite pet by Gus W. for Ms. Smolinski's class

Jeanne Birdsall; Harry Bliss · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

A hilarious picture book from New York Times bestselling author of The Penderwicks Jeanne Birdsall and New York Times bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss about one child's outrageous school essay on his "pet" sheep. Things to know about sheep: Sheep live outside. Sheep have...
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Friends

Eric Carle · Philomel Books; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of the all-time classic VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR comes a sweetly resonant story about the power of friendship.When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat story makes up his mind to find his missing...
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Yard Sale

Eve Bunting · Candlewick Press (MA)
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When a family has to leave their house and move to a small apartment, it's hard to let go of things - but having one another is what counts.Almost everything Callie's family owns is spread out in their front yard - their furniture, their potted flowers, even Callie's bike. They can't stay...
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Cat Napped

Leeza Hernandez · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Mosey cat Nosey catCurl up nice and cozy catCats are naturally curious but sometimes too much curiosity can get them into trouble Thats what happens when one kitty wakes up from a nap to find she might be lostLuckily a kind passerby and the folks at the animal shelter are ready to help...
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Hank Finds an Egg

Rebecca Dudley · Peter Pauper Press
Format: Hardcover

While walking through the woods, Hank finds an egg all alone on the forest floor. Spotting its home high up in a tree, Hank diligently tries to return the egg to its nest, but is met with failure each time. After keeping the egg warm overnight, he returns to the scene the next morning....
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