Back Ages 4-8 | November Newsletter

Simple News Pro
  Ages 4-8  
LEGO Ninjago: The Rescue Mission

Kate Howard - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Ninjago(TM): Rebooted! The wise-cracking ninja reunite for a tournament--which could turn into a dangerous rescue mission. Wanted: Zane, The Titanium Ninja! This new LEGO(R) Ninjago(TM) reader is based on the hit, animated Cartoon Network show. Nothing's been the same since Zane sacrificed...
Read More check catalog
 
 
A Kooky Easter Surprise (Shopkins)

Meredith Rusu - Scholastic
Format: Print book

It's Easter in Shopville, which means it's time for the Great Chocolate Hunt! Cheeky Chocolate must hide somewhere in Small Mart, and whoever finds her gets a special Easter prize. Cheeky has a plan to make sure she gets the prize for herself--but what happens when another Shopkin(TM)...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Waiting

Kevin Henkes - Greenwillow Books
Format: Print book

Caldecott Honor and Geisel Honor BookWhat are you waiting for? An owl, a puppy, a bear, a rabbit, and a pig all toys arranged on a child s windowsill wait for marvelous things to happen in this irresistible picture book by the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes....
Read More check catalog
 
 
Rockhopper Penguin

Jessica Rudolph - Bearport Publishing
Format: Print book

Whats that bird with red eyes, an orange beak, and spiky yellow feathers on its head Its a rockhopper penguin! This odd bird got its name by hopping around on rocky beaches. Beginning readers will learn all about this unusual creature in this simple yet playful nonfiction text. They will...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Let's Draw Robots with Crayola!

Emily Golden - Lerner Pub Group
Format: Library Binding

Can you draw robots? You can if you start with simple shapes! Circles and squares become a battle bot. Triangles and rectangles make a robotic firefighter. What kind of robot can you draw with shapes? Colorful, step-by-step illustrations show readers how to draw robots of all shapes and sizes.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Kristen L. Depken - Square Fish; My Readers: Level 2 Edition edition
Format: Print book

Rudolph is a different kind of reindeer: he has a red nose that glows! When all the other reindeer laugh at him, Rudolph runs away. But when a big storm comes on Christmas Eve, Rudolph is the only one who can save Christmas. Based on the classic animated movie, this easy-to-read...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Pete the Cat: The Petes Go Marching

James Dean - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

#1 New York Times bestseller James Dean puts a groovy spin to the classic children's song "The Ants Go Marching" with everyone's favorite cool cat. Join Pete the Cat as he rocks out to this classic tune with a supercool twist in this paper-over-board picture book.Your child, or even...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Puffer Fish

Joyce L Markovics - Bearport Publishing
Format: Print book

What's that spiky ball with big eyes? It's a puffer fish! This strange fish gulps down water to puff itself up . . . and up . . . and up. Why does it do this? Beginning readers will learn the answer in this simple yet playful nonfiction text. They will also learn basic information about...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Magician's Hat

Malcolm Mitchell - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell presents the story of a magician who reveals an awe-inspiring treasure from his bag of tricks -- books that make every kid's dream come true! This is not your typical afternoon at the library -- a magician invites kids to reach...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman: Color Edition

Dav Pilkey - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

George and Harold are always good at using their imaginations, and that drives their mean homeroom teacher, Ms. Ribble, crazy! But this time, they've come up with much more than a silly prank -- they've accidentally created a MONSTER! With her horrendous hairdo and two rabid robots, Wedgie...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Egg Thief

Alane Adams - Sparkpress
Format: Hardcover

Young Georgie wakes up to a morning of chores back in 1920s Pennsylvania when he gets the bad news -- someone has stolen all the eggs in the henhouse. The culprit is Buster, a stray dog who takes Georgie on an adventure to find more eggs. Follow Buster and Georgie and their mischievous...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Texas Nutcracker, The

Jennifer Coleman - Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
Format: Hardcover

In this Texas-themed retelling of the classic Nutcracker story, historical details blend with fiction and magic warps reality at Fort Davis. It's December 24, 1883 and Colonel Grierson has brought Centennia a nutcracker who looks just like a Texas soldier! When the clock strikes midnight...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Turtle Ship

Helena Ku Rhee - Shen's Books
Format: Hardcover

Long ago in Korea, a young boy named Sunsin spent his days playing with his pet turtle Gobugi and dreaming of sailing around the world. As a poor villager, though, his dream to travel seemed impossible. Then one day, the king's court announced a contest to find the best design for a new battleship...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar

JAMES DEAN - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Pete the Cat meets a super-cool caterpillar in the first Pete the Cat Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean!Pete thinks he found a new best friend. But when his caterpillar goes missing, Pete has to find out what happened to his new friend....
Read More check catalog
 
 
Russia

Kevin Blake - Bearport Publishing Company
Format: Print book

Majestic. Full of culture. Huge. Welcome to Russia! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Russia's land, history, cities, food, and art. They'll...
Read More check catalog
 
 
I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home

KATHRYN CRISTALDI - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

I will love you till the cows come homefrom a trip to Mars through skies unknownin a rocket ship made of glass and stone.I will love you till the cows come home. Love knows no bounds in this lyrical, gentle lullaby, a tender tribute to the depths of family love. Filled with warm, funny...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Love

Matt de la Peña - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Pea and bestselling illustrator Loren Long comes a story about the strongest bond there is and the diverse and powerful ways it connects us all."In the beginning there is light and two wide-eyed figures standing near the foot of your bed and the sound...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Welcome to the Pond

Ruth Owen - Ruby Tuesday Books
Format: Print book

Which underwater resident is enjoying the shade beneath a water lily as it hunts newly hatched tadpoles? What tiny water insect is about to become a frog's lunch? Which creature with a spiral-shaped shell is munching on pond weeds deep below the water's surface? And who is about to lay her eggs...
Read More check catalog
 
 
This Is MY Fort!

Drew Daywalt - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

Meet Monkey and Cake.Cake has lots of questions. Monkey has lots of answers.They are silly. They are curious.Sometimes they fight. But Monkey and Cake are always best friends. When Cake decides to build an exclusive fort, Monkey feels left out. But before long, Cake discovers that...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Bear Report

Thyra Heder - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Sophie does not want to do her homework, a research report on polar bears. Bor-ing. They're big. They eat things. They're mean. What else is there to say about them anyway? As it turns out, plenty. And when a polar bear named Olafur swoops her away to the Arctic, she soon learns all about...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Hedgehog

Joyce L Markovics - Bearport Publishing
Format: Print book

What's that prickly little ball? It's a hedgehog that has curled up its body. What is this strange little animal hiding from, and why is it covered in prickly spines? Beginning readers will learn the answers in this simple yet playful nonfiction text. They will also learn basic information...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Can We Help?: Kids Volunteering to Help Their Communities

George Ancona - Candlewick Press (MA)
Format: Hardcover

Real kids make a real difference in their communities in this vibrantly photographed chronicle by George Ancona.George Ancona celebrates the joy of kids giving back. In one after-school program, middle-school students mentor and tutor younger children. Via a special partnership, schoolchildren...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Biscuit Loves the Park

ALYSSA SATIN CAPUCILLI - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Biscuit is going to play in the big park. Wait, Biscuit! Where are you going?When Biscuit goes chasing a ball and at first doesn't come back, where could that little yellow puppy be? Young readers will love reading about all the fun things Biscuit gets up to at the bustling park.Biscuit...
Read More check catalog
 
 
I Have a Balloon

Ariel Bernstein - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

"This tightly paced narrative soars." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Big laughs through pratfalls & other physical comedy." --Publisher's Weekly (starred review) A Junior Library Guild Selection 2017 Owl has a balloon. Monkey does not. What...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Mouse and the Meadow

Chad Wallace - Dawn Publications,
Format: Print book

A young mouse quickly comes of age as he sets out to explore his meadow. There he meets many remarkable creatures. Spider has tangled intentions. Firefly really knows how to put on a show. Mother rabbit is kind. Turtle is wise. Others would have him for lunch! Fortunately, help arrives...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Pinkalicious and the Sick Day

Victoria Kann - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann is back with a new I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious!Pinkalicious gets to be Principal for a Day because she has perfect attendance! Pinkalicious can't wait to be in charge, but when she wakes up sick on the big day, will her dreams...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Door

Chi-hyŏn Yi - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

What's on the other side of the door? There's only one way to find out: You'll have to go through it.JiHyeon Lee's debut book, Pool, was lauded as a wordless masterpiece. Here she takes readers on another journey into an unexpected world. Delicate drawings transform from grays to vivid...
Read More check catalog
 
 
If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't!

Elise Parsley - Little
Format: Print book

The third book in the bestselling MAGNOLIA SAYS DON'T! series is another loud and cautionary tale of what not to do--this time, at the library!If you see a poster that says "You Can Do Anything at the Library!", it is NOT giving you permission to put on a circus! But Magnolia...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Emoji Tattoos

Raymond Sheppard - Dover Publications
Format: Paperback

How are you feeling? Tell the world with emoji tattoos! Eight vivid little cartoon faces offer smiles, smirks, scowls, and other expressions. The temporary tattoos are easy to apply and will stay bright for days. When the time comes to remove them, just a dab of baby oil will do the trick.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Click, Clack, Moo I Love You!

Doreen Cronin - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Format: Hardcover

Little Duck and all of her friends on the farm celebrate Valentine's Day by inviting a newcomer to join in the fun in this charming addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott winning team who brought you Click, Clack, Moo and...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Beauty and the Beast

Cynthia Rylant - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Print book

Beauty asks for little, finding joy in simple things and the company of her father. The Beast, shut away from the world in his great stone castle, knows only loneliness. Brought together by a stolen rose, each finds that love may call for sacrifice, but true love can bloom in even the darkest...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Chick and Brain: Smell My Foot!

Cece Bell - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

From Newbery Honor winner Cece Bell comes an offbeat, pitch-perfect storybook for beginning readers that will have them in fits of giggles."Maybe your foot smells good. Maybe your foot smells great. But I will not smell your foot until you say PLEASE."Meet Chick and Brain. And their...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Flowers

Kathryn Clay - Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Format: Print book

"Simple nonfiction text and full-color photographs present flowers in spring"--
Read More check catalog
 
 
Time for Bed, Pete the Kitty: A Touch & Feel Book

James Dean - HarperFestival
Format: Board book

In this sweet touch-and-feel story, Pete the Kitty helps toddlers get ready for bed!Pete takes a fun bubble bath, brushes his teeth, and picks out his pajamas before saying good night. Toddlers will love climbing into bed and snuggling up next to Pete the Kitty before bedtime.From New York...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Hooray for Librarians!

Tessa Kenan - Lerner Publishing Group
Format: Library Binding

Do you like to visit the library? Librarians have the important job of keeping the library's materials in order and helping people find what they are looking for. Discover more about the importance of librarians and how they help your community, with carefully leveled text and vivid...
Read More check catalog
 
 
IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All

Chelsea Johnson - Dottir Press
Format: Hardcover

"[A] celebration of solidarity, allyship, and community...A welcoming resource for conversations about equality and social justice that shows readers how identities are made up of myriad influences." -- PUBLISHER'S WEEKLYThe brainchild of three women-of-color sociologists, IntersectionAllies...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Figment 2: The Legacy of Imagination: Volume 2

JIM ZUB - Spotlight
Format: Library Binding

When a school demonstration goes wrong, Dreamfinder transforms into the Doubtfinder and begins to possess the students and faculty while Figment flees to find help. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Mary Lindeen - Norwood House Press
Format: Hardcover

Taking care of the planet now will allow for a better future. By reducing trash, reusing products, and recycling materials, we can make small changes that will help make a big difference in the future. This nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book contains high-frequency words and content vocabulary....
Read More check catalog
 
 
Winter Dance

Marion Dane Bauer - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Snow is coming, and it's time to get ready! The squirrel gathers nuts, the geese soar south, and the snowshoe hare puts on its new white coat. But what should the fox do? Each animal advises the fox that its own plan is best, but the fox thinks otherwise - yet it's not until he meets a golden-eyed...
Read More check catalog
 
 
An Icy Day

Spencer Brinker - Bearport Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Look outside! Its an icy day. This title uses a repetitive sentence pattern and strong visual cues to help early readers explore the effects of icy weather. This 16-page book features repetitive and predictable text and incorporates high-frequency and familiar sight words. Children just...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Sneetches and Other Stories

Dr. Seuss - Random House
Format: Book

Dr. Seuss creates another timeless picture-book classic with The Sneetches and Other Stories. Are you a Star-Belly Sneetch or a Plain-Belly Sneetch? This delightful book contains four tales with deliciously subtle takes on how silly it is to be, well, silly. "The Sneetches,"...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Crayola Summer Colors

Mari C Schuh - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding

Fresh green grass, bright blue sky, yummy treats - colors are everywhere in summer! Explore color in the world around you. What colors make you think of summer? What can you create with the colors of summer? Dynamic text and vibrant photos demonstrate real world colors to young readers...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Who Are Immigrants? (Whats the Issue?)

Riley Lawrence - Kidhaven
Format: Illustrated

Immigration is a topic that is often debated on television shows, on social media, and even among family members and friends. Young people might only get a biased view of this topic through these channels, but as they explore this informative book, theyre presented with a comprehensive...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Get the Scoop, Geronimo!

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Join Geronimo Stilton and explore prehistoric times in this fun spin-off series! Sally Rockmousen, host of Old Mouse City's Gossip Radio show and Geronimo Stiltonoot's rival, challenges Geronimo to a hunt for news. They're competing for journalism's most coveted prize in prehistory!...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Crayola Comparing Sizes Book

Jodie Shepherd - Lerner Pub Group
Format: Library Binding

Explore sizes and how they compare in the real world. Vibrant photos and engaging text explore size comparisons. Illustrations encourage creation of art inspired by the photos. A special feature shows the Crayola colors found in photos throughout the book.
Read More check catalog
 
 
What's Fake News?

Joyce Jeffries - Kidhaven
Format: Library Binding

Fake news is a term that is used and often misused by politicians, in the news, and on social media. What does it really mean? Readers discover the answer to this question as they explore the realities of false news stories, misinformation, and bias. Through unbiased main text, detailed...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Baby Rhinos

Megan Borgert-Spaniol - Blastoff! Readers
Format: Hardcover

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby rhinos to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
Read More check catalog
 
 
A Perfect View

Cori Doerrfeld - Graphic Universe
Format: Print book

Cici is ready for all her favorite camping activities! She has everything planned for the trip with her dad, her sister, and her friend Kendra. But with Cici's new fairy powers, nature has more in store for her than she'd expected. A campsite mix-up, stormy weather, and a forest sprite...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Hermes and the Horse with Wings

Tracey West - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Zeus and the Olympians are tasked with finding a magical horse in this Heroes in Training adventure.When Zeus meets a young boy named Hermes, he claims to have their next quest from Pythia, the Oracle at Delphi. But he wants something for the information: Zeus must hand over the winged...
Read More check catalog
 
 
An Easter Egg Hunt

Rick Faltross - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Paperback

The best part of any Easter Sunday is the family egg hunt. Colorful eggs are filled with gifts strewn about the lawn as children hunt for Easter treats to put in bright baskets. Full-color photographs show children of all ages taking part in the annual event, searching the grass and behind...
Read More check catalog
 
 
People Don't Bite People

Lisa Wheeler - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Lisa Wheeler and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Molly Idle remind overeager little biters that biting is for food in this hysterical read-aloud picture book. Learning good behavior has never been so fun!It's good to bite a carrot. It's good to bite a steak. It's bad to...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Good Egg

Jory John - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

From the bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, a timely story about not having to be Grade A perfect!Meet the good egg. He's a verrrrrry good egg indeed.But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol' rotten.As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Buddy and Earl Go Exploring

Maureen Fergus - Groundwood
Format: Print book

Buddy and Earl are safely tucked in for the night; Buddy on his blanket and Earl in his cage. But just as Buddy settles in for a nice, long sleep, Earl says it's time to say "Bon voyage."Soon these mismatched pals are at it again, exploring the wilds of the kitchen and defending...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Kitten and the Night Watchman

John Sullivan - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

"Every life and job is unique; this book's take on the job of a watchman is empathetic, poetic, and a joy to look at, cute kitty and all." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[Illustrator] Yoo sets a lovely mood, taking readers from sunset to dawn through washes...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Dr. Seuss's Book of Colors

Seuss, Dr. - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

An easy-to-read book about color, inspired by Dr. Seuss and illustrated with artwork from his books!This simple rhymed riff about color is illustrated with art from some of the most beloved--and colorful--works by Dr. Seuss, including The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and One Fish...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Just Like Me?

Vickie Saxon - Lerner Pub Group
Format: Library Binding

Olaf is dismayed to discover his brothers don't like warm hugs like he does. Anna and Elsa comfort him by explaining how they too are different. Tag along with Olaf and the rest of the cast of Disney's Frozen to learn how differences are valuable and can make families fun!
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Donkey Egg

Janet Stevens - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Featuring Bear and Hare from their Caldecott-Honor winning Tops & Bottoms, the Stevens sisters celebrate perseverance and teamwork in this laugh-out-loud story of triumph over trickery.Bear would rather sleep all day than work on his farm, and Fox knows just the kind of help...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Measuring Time

Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad - Pebble
Format: Library Binding

Will it be now or will it be later? Use a measuring tool to measure the time. From seconds to years, learn about time and become a measuring master.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Pelicans

Valerie Bodden - Creative Educ
Format: Library Binding

From antlered elk to pouched pelicans, and from scouting prairie dogs to upright-swimming seahorses, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular series--extended to include more Spanish-language titles--travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Our Skin Can Touch

Jodi Wheeler-Toppen - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Touch is one of the five senses. Our hands let us feel. Simple, fun text teaches readers about the sense of touch and how the skin lets us feel. Quizzable text is at an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or lower.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Journey to Star Wars The Last Jedi Look and Find Book 9781503725591

Erin Rose Wage - Phoenix International Publications
Format: Hardcover

Journey to Star Wars The Last Jedi Look and Find Book. Use the force to locate 125 Star Wars find' ems. The galaxy is counting on you. Hit the hyperdrive and search through eight busy Star Wars scenes. Think you've defeated the First Order? Blast to the back of the book for more...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers

Dav Pilkey - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

George and Harold thought they were beyond boogers. Their new pet, Sulu the Bionic Hamster, had defeated the Bionic Booger Boy, and through the wonders of science, Melvin Sneedly had been brought back to normal (well, almost normal) . It looked...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Jellicle Cats

T S Eliot - Faber & Faber Children's
Format: Paperback

Jellicle Cats come one and all.Jellicles come to the Jellicle Ball.Join the Jellicle Cats under the Jellicle Moon in the forth picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins and T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's cats, as they dance the night away.To sit alongside other classics such as The Gruffalo,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship

Irene Latham - Carolrhoda Books
Format: Library Binding

How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other . . . and they're not sure they want to.Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable...
Read More check catalog
 
 
A Different Pond

Bao Phi - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Acclaimed poet Bao Phi delivers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son -- and between cultures, old and new. A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event -- a long-ago fishing trip. As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Crinkle, Crackle, Crack: It's Spring!

Marion Dane Bauer - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Rap, bap, tap. Late one winter night, a boy wakes to strange noises. There's a bear in his yard! The bear leads him to a forest, where the snow has grown muddy and the trees have sprouted buds. The frost is melting - crinkle, crackle, CRACK. As they move deeper into the forest, the sounds...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Bat and the End of Everything

Elana K. Arnold - Walden Pond Press
Format: Hardcover

The third book in the funny and joyful series Katherine Applegate has called "tender and important," by National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold. Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat) has been the caretaker for Thor, the best skunk kit in the world...but the last day of third...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Lemurs

Valerie Bodden - Creative Educ
Format: Library Binding

From antlered elk to pouched pelicans, and from scouting prairie dogs to upright-swimming seahorses, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular series--extended to include more Spanish-language titles--travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
My Weirdest School #1: Mr. Cooper Is Super!

Dan Gutman - HarperCollins
Format: Print book

"A.J. and the gang at Ella Mentry School are in for a super surprise when a new teacher, Mr. Cooper, take over their third grade class"--
Read More check catalog
 
 
Build It! Trains: Make Supercool Models with Your Favorite LEGO Parts

Jennifer Kemmeter - Graphic Arts Books
Format: Hardcover

This series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO(R) creations is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside Build it Trains, you'll find a range of creative models to put together, created using the LEGO(R) Classic sets 10693 and 10695, or bricks or bricks that LEGO(R)...
Read More check catalog
 
 
More Caps for Sale: Another Tale of Mischievous Monkeys

Esphyr Slobodkina - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the perennial favorite Caps for Sale with this never-before-published sequel to the beloved classic! In this first posthumous book from Esphyr Slobodkina, those mischievous monkeys are at it again, bringing laughs to a new generation of readers. The sequel,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Am I Yours?

Alex Latimer - Peachtree Publishers
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming story of community, family, and finding your way homeA group of friendly dinosaurs helps a lost egg search for its parents after it's been blown out of its nest. But if the little egg is to be reunited with its family, first they must discover what kind of dinosaur lies inside....
Read More check catalog
 
 
Christmas Cheer for The Grouchy Ladybug

Eric Carle - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of the New York Times bestseller Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug and Merry Christmas from the Very Hungry Caterpillar! From the World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new book starring the Grouchy Ladybug, who needs just a little nudge to get into the holiday spirit.Christmas...
Read More check catalog
 
 
My Health

Kirsty Holmes - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Library Binding

This engaging title emphasizes healthy living habits for kids, such as getting enough sleep, exercise, and healthy food, as well as taking care of yourself when you are ill. Children will also learn about the people who help us stay healthy such as parents, teachers, doctors, and sports...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Search for the Lightning Dragon: A Branches Book

Tracey West - Branches/Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina....
Read More check catalog
 
 
How Water Gets from Treatment Plants to Toilet Bowls (Here to There)

Megan Cooley Peterson - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Curious readers want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how water gets to and from our homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Australia (Countries We Come from)

Rachel Anne Cantor - Bearport Publishing
Format: Library Binding

"Adventurous. Friendly. Wild. Welcome to Australia! Look inside to learn about the land, cities, food, and history of this incredible country."--
Read More check catalog
 
 
Circle

Jeannie Baker - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

With entrancing collages and lyrical narration, the creator of the acclaimed Mirror follows the epic flight of an extraordinary bird.Each year, bar-tailed godwits undertake the longest unbroken migration of any bird, flying from Australia and New Zealand to their breeding grounds in the Arctic...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Treasure Hunt!

Amy Weingartner - RH/Disney; DGS edition
Format: Print book

Disney Infinity is an action-packed video game in which players can create their own worlds in the Toy Box, choosing from a mix of characters as wide-ranging as Jack Sparrow from Disney Pirates of the Caribbean to Mike from Disney•PixarMonsters, Inc. to Anna from Disney Frozen....
Read More check catalog
 
 
Dog Man Unleashed

Dav Pilkey - GRAPHIX
Format: Hardcover

Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Michelle Obama

Joan Stoltman - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Paperback

Michelle Obama is easily recognizable to young readers, but has had a life few children have had the chance to learn about. This topical, engaging volume brings the story of an incredibly intelligent, motivated, deeply dedicated person to vivid life. Young readers will easily engage in Michelle...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Spidey 9: To Catch a Spider!

ROBBIE THOMPSON - Spotlight
Format: Library Binding

With Aunt May's birthday around the corner, Peter's chances of making some money taking photos of Spidey for the Daily Bugle seem slim until he finds out Kraven the Hunter has his target set on his most formidable foe, Peter Parker! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
Read More check catalog
 
 
From Tadpole to Frog

Camilla de la Bedoyere - Qeb Publishing -- Quarto Library
Format: Library Binding

What is frogspawn? How do tadpoles swim? When do tadpoles become frogs? Packed with fascinating facts, amazing photographs, and labelled diagrams to explain growth and development. Are you ready to start at the beginning?
Read More check catalog
 
 
Firefighter Rescue

Trey King - Scholastic
Format: Print book

There's never a dull moment in LEGO(R) City!In this new LEGO(R) CITY reader, Ricky has just started his new job as a firefighter. But being a firefighter means more than just fighting fires. Ricky has a lot to learn!
Read More check catalog
 
 
Imagine!

Raúl Colón - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling artist Raul Coln comes a wordless picture book about a visit to the museum and the power of art and imagination.After passing a city museum many times, a boy finally decides to go in. He passes wall after wall of artwork until he sees a painting that...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Short Stories for Little Monsters

Marie-Louise Gay - Groundwood Books
Format: Print book

This hilarious collection of illustrated stories gives us a glimpse into the things children wonder about every day.What do cats really see? What do trees talk about? Should you make funny faces on a windy day? Do worms rule the world? Do mothers always tell the truth? Do snails have nightmares?These...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Japan

Thomas Persano - Bearport Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Bustling. Traditional. Friendly. Welcome to Japan! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Japan's land, cities, history, food, and wildlife. They'll...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Bad Guys of Gotham City

J E Bright - Simon Spotlight
Format: Print book

Gotham City's wildest villains are up to no good in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story based on the animated films, Animal Instincts and Monster Mayhem!It's nighttime in Gotham City and the villains are running amok. From the Joker, to Scarecrow, to the Penguin, learn the strengths...
Read More check catalog
 
 
100 Bugs!: A Counting Book

Kate Narita - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

How many bugs can you count? From walking sticks to spittlebugs, dragonflies to katydids, discovering 10 bugs at a time, you just might see 100 bugs! Little explorers will learn 10 different ways to count to 10, using 10 different kinds of bugs, and get all the way to 100 by the end of their...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds

Abby Hanlon - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A loose tooth leads to hilarious hijinks with the tooth fairy in book four of the wonderfully imaginative Dory Fantasmagory seriesDory has her first loose tooth, and, with her usual over-the-top excitement, she cannot stop talking about the tooth fairy. Naturally, this drives her brother...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Scotland

Jessica Rudolph - ‎Bearport Pub Co Inc
Format: August 1

Rugged. Traditional. Exciting. Welcome to Scotland! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Scotlands land, history, cities, food, and jobs. Theyll...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Egg

Kevin Henkes - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Egg is a graphic novel for preschoolers about four eggs, one big surprise, and an unlikely friendship, by Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes. Egg is not only a perfect Easter gift, but also a classic read-alone and read-aloud that will appeal all year...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Glacier National Park

Katie Parker - Pebble
Format: Library Binding

Glacier National Park runs from Montana to the Canadian border. Learn how to prepare for hiking the trails of this national park and about the wildlife that lives there.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Bookmarks Are People Too! #1

Henry Winkler - Penguin Group
Format: Hardcover

Hank stars the same Hank as in the bestselling Hank Zipzer series, only this time he's in 2nd grade! Hank is a kid who doesn't try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh. He's pretty bad at memorizing stuff, and spelling is his worst subject. (But...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Unofficial Harry Potter Joke Book: Stupefying Shenanigans for Slytherin

Brian Boone - Sky Pony Press
Format: Paperback

Tickle Charms and Laughing Potions, meet your match! This follow-up to The Unofficial Harry Potter Joke Book: Great Guffaws for Gryffindor Here's just a sampling of the jokes you'll find inside: Which Hogwarts professor gets blamed for everything? Professor Snape Goat. What's...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Farm Fleet

Finn Coyle - Flowerpot Press
Format: Paperback

Sandy the farmer introduces the machines that help him on the farm. Children will discover an assortment of machines, including a tractor, baler, spreader, harvester and plow. As children are asked if they know what each machine does, the answer is revealed on the next page. About the Finn's...
Read More check catalog
 
 
No Lie, Pigs

Jessica Gunderson - Picture Window Books
Format: Print book

Of course you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you.
Read More check catalog
 
 
It's a Puppy's Life

Seth Casteel - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

Have you ever wanted to know what goes on in the life of one of nature's most beloved animals--the puppy? Follow along in this sweet picture book featuring the unique photography of award-winning photographer Seth Casteel, whose Underwater Dogs became a book and Internet sensation.Follow...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Sometimes You Fly

Katherine Applegate - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

From Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Katherine Applegate, a sweet book of encouragement, filled with humor and insight into the effort behind any meaningful accomplishment in life. A perfect gift for baby shower, birthday, or graduation. This gorgeous gift book, equally perfect...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Does Frankenstein Get Hungry?

John Solimine - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In this monstrously funny picture book, an inquisitive young girl with some pressing questions proves these creatures may not be so scary after all.Tucked up in her bed, a little girl wonders about the creatures rumored to go bump in the night. But instead of pulling the covers over her head,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Ultimate

Darice Bailer - Childs World Inc
Format: Library Binding

A very simple introduction to the sport of ultimate (sometimes called ultimate frisbee) , the basic rules, the equipment used, and how it is played. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Dress and the Girl

Camille Andros - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A little girl and her favorite dress dream of an extraordinary life. They enjoy simple pleasures together on a beautiful Greek island. They watch the sunset, do chores, and pick wildflowers on the way home. One day, the dress and the girl must leave the island and immigrate to the United...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Squirrel Manifesto

Ric Edelman - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

From acclaimed and award-winning financial adviser Ric Edelman comes a modern-day fable in the spirit of The Ant and the Grasshopper that teaches kids - and their parents - the value of spending money, saving for the future, and giving to charity.Financial habits form early. Children...
Read More check catalog
 
 
In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories: Reillustrated Edition

ALVIN SCHWARTZ - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

In a dark, dark room, in a soft, soft voice, tell a scary story!Newly reillustrated, this classic I Can Read full of spooky stories is perfect for beginning readers who love a bit of a scare.Victor Rivas's silly and spooky art will introduce a new generation to stories inspired by traditional...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Secret Life of the Little Brown Bat

Laurence Pringle - Boyds Mills Press
Format: Hardcover

Here is a stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book for young readers ages 6-9 about a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis.This gorgeous and lyrical picture book continues the Secret Life series by renowned science author Laurence Pringle and illustrator Kate Garchinsky....
Read More check catalog
 
 
Otter Loves Halloween!

Sam Garton - Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Format: Hardcover

Get in the Halloween spirit with Otter - the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter and Otter in Space, sure to be adored by fans of Pete the Cat.Halloween is Otter's favorite holiday. It's also a very busy time for her and Teddy. With so much to do, it's a good...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Russell Wrestles the Relatives

CINDY CHAMBERS JOHNSON - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Everyone loves family reunions. Well everyone except Russell, whose family of big, brawny, and boisterous wrestlers has him on the run in this vibrant celebration of what it means to be a family.When the Relatives Came meets Wrestlemania in debut author Cindy Chambers Johnson's...
Read More check catalog
 
 
It's Great Being a Dad

Dan Bar-el - Tundra Books
Format: Hardcover

A celebration of the best kind of dad: the kind that's willing to join in the fun.A gang of mythical creatures is roaming around a magical land having a great time, until Bigfoot gets his foot stuck in a tree trunk and Unicorn gets her horn impaled on a table and Robot's saw-arm gets rusted...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Get Well, Curious George

H A REY - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Poor George isn't feeling well. With a sniffling nose and a sore throat, there's not much to do besides cuddle up on the couch with some favorite books, games, and movies. The doctor tells him to drink plenty of fluids and get some rest. But when he has to postpone his play date...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Pinkalicious and Planet Pink

Victoria Kann - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

When Pinkalicious learns about Planet Pink, she has fun imagining life as a Pinktonian alien living on the pinkest planet in the universe! But what would happen if the Pinktonians paid her a visit?Beginning readers will love the close encounters in this space-themed Pinkalicious I Can Read...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert

Stacy McAnulty - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Max's hilarious guide to the grocery store turns an everyday errand into an adventure.Max knows everything about trips to the grocery store because his parents make him go All. The. Time. Even when they run out of little things . . . like toilet paper. So he's pretty much an expert....
Read More check catalog
 
 
Blue Jays

Lisa J Amstutz - Keystone Press, 2016.
Format: Print book

Who s that singing in the backyard? It s a blue jay! Find out where blue jays live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs."
Read More check catalog
 
 
Fathers Are Part of a Family

Lucia Raatma - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Fathers laugh. Fathers cheer. Fathers love. Using simple text and fun photos, this title reinforces the role a dad plays in a family. The back matter includes a glossary, common core questions, and much more. With an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below, this book is a great addition...
Read More check catalog
 
 
A Very Shopkins Vacation

Jenne Simon - Scholastic (Us)
Format: Print book

A reader about Shopkins(TM) , the latest collectible craze!Includes sticker sheet.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Charlie & Mouse

Laurel Snyder - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Four hilarious stories, two inventive brothers, one irresistible book! Join Charlie and Mouse as they talk to lumps, take the neighborhood to a party, sell some rocks, and invent the bedtime banana. With imagination and humor, Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes paint a lively picture of brotherhood...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Steve Irwin

LAUREN KUKLA - SUPER SANDCASTLE
Format: Print book

All animals deserve safety. But sometimes they are mistreated and misunderstood. In this Steve Irwin book, kids will follow him on his journey to become a wildlife expert and conservationist. From his TV show The Crocodile Hunter to work with Australia Zoo and Wildlife Warriors, Irwin cared...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Measuring Length

Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad - Pebble
Format: Library Binding

Is it short or is it tall? Use a measuring tool to measure the length. From inches to yards, learn about length and become a measuring master.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Humphrey's Pet Show Panic

Betty G Birney - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Humphrey is the favorite pet in Room 26, but will he also be a favorite at the pet show?When A.J. brings Humphrey to the town pet show, he's sure Humphrey will win a prize. But Humphrey isn't convinced. There are all kinds of animals in the show--from dogs and cats to parrots and even...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Today I Will Fly!

Mo Willems - Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Hardcover

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Today, I Will Fly! is the funny introduction to the characters. Piggie is determined to fly. But Gerald the elephant knows that's impossible--isn't...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Kate & Pippin: An Unlikely Friendship

Martin Springett - Square Fish; My Readers Level 2 Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

When Pippin, a fawn abandoned by her mother, cries out for help, she is found by author Isobel Springett. After carrying the tiny fawn back to her home, Isobel places Pippin next to Kate, a Great Dane who has never had puppies of her own.What follows is a remarkable and unlikely friendship....
Read More check catalog
 
 
Trevor

JIM AVERBECK - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Jim Averbeck's and Amy Hevron's illustrated Trevor is the charming, simple tale of an unlikely friendship between a lonely caged canary and the lemon that hangs from the tree outside his window...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Great, Now We've Got Barbarians!

Jason Carter Eaton - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

An untidy kid sets off a pest invasion like no other in this boisterously fun picture book about the perils of messy habits.Playing and having fun is a kid's job, right? Cleaning up is a parent's job, right? Why do grown-ups make such a fuss about tidiness and cleanliness, anyway? What's...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House

JAMES DEAN - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat!In Pete the Cat: Tip-Top Tree House, Pete invites all of his friends over to spend time in his tree house. When they climb up, they realize the tree house is not big enough...
Read More check catalog
 
 
How Garbage Gets from Trash Cans to Landfills

Erika L Shores - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Where does the trash from last nights pizza party go after you take it to the curb? Easy-to-understand text explains how trash gets from homes to landfills or recycling centers and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.
Read More check catalog
 
 
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the World

Elizabeth Carney - National Geographic
Format: Print book

This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Dylan the Villain

K G Campbell - Viking Children'S Books, 2016.
Format: Print book

Dylan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Snivels, have always told him that he is the very best and cleverest super-villain in the whole wide world. And Dylan's confident that it's true--until he starts school and meets Addison Van Malice. Sure, Dylan's costume is scary. But Addison...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Merhorses and Bubbles

Asia Citro - The Innovation Pr
Format: Print book

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.In the third book of this series, Zoey and Sassafras...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Pumpkins

Erika L. Shores - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Big orange pumpkins grow in a patch. Fall is here! Celebrate the season with this easy-to-read book. Lovely photos and a simple design beautifully support early readers.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code

Laurie Wallmark - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

"If you've got a good idea, and you know it's going to work, go ahead and do it."The inspiring story of Grace Hopper - the boundary-breaking woman who revolutionized computer science - is told told in an engaging picture book biography. Who was Grace Hopper? A software...
Read More check catalog
 
 
North, South, East, West

Margaret Wise Brown - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

From Margaret Wise Brown, the bestselling author of classics like Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, comes a never-before-published story about a little bird's first journey, brought to life by Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli. It's time for a little bird to fly awayto the north,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Masha and the Bear: The Best Birthday

Lauren Forte - LB Kids
Format: Paperback

Masha & The Bear is the YouTube animated sensation that received billions of views! Join this rambunctious little girl and her best friend as they go on adventures-for the very first time, in books!After the Bear's birthday, Masha gets excited about her own special day-and all of the presents...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Caroline's Comets: A True Story

Emily Arnold McCully - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) was not only one of the greatest astronomers who ever lived but also the first woman to be paid for her scientific work. Born the youngest daughter of a poor family in Hanover, Germany, she was scarred from smallpox, stunted from typhus and used by her parents...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Greece (Countries We Come from)

Joyce Markovics - Bearport Pub Co Inc
Format: Library Binding

Spectacular. Ancient. Warm. Welcome to Greece! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Greeces land, history, cities, food, and holidays. Theyll even...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Daniel Tries a New Food

Becky Friedman - Simon Spotlight
Format: Print book

Daniel Tiger puts his taste buds to the test in this charming new 8x8 storybook based on a popular episode of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood!Miss Elaina is coming over for dinner, so Mom Tiger is making two super-special foods! But Daniel and Miss Elaina are nervous about trying them....
Read More check catalog
 
 
Snow Scene

Richard Jackson - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

A close-up of tree trunks leads to the question "What are these?"A page turn reveals: trees!Look to the right -- what are those?Shadows of crows!Follow the clues on each spread until the snow starts to melt and spring is revealed.A playful guessing game set in a snowy landscape,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Dot (Irma S and James H Black Honor for Excellence in Children's Literature (Awards))

Peter H. Reynolds - Candlewick
Format: Print book

With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark - and follow where it takes us.Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you."Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Popes Cat (Volume 1)

Jon M. Sweeney - Paraclete Press
Format: Paperback

"A heartwarming tale, which gives the papacy a human touch." -Christopher Lamb, Rome correspondent, The Tablet . "I give it one million stars!" - Luca, Mrs. Gilmans class, St. Margaret Mary School (Omaha, NE) . Meet Margaret - the Popes cat - in the very first book...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Fly Guy's Big Family

Tedd Arnold - Cartwheel Books
Format: Hardcover

In the latest installment of Tedd Arnold's New York Times bestselling Fly Guy series, Fly Guy misses his family. So when Fly Guy's not looking, Buzz plans him a surprise party and invites his whole family-including all his brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, and mother and father....
Read More check catalog
 
 
Finding Dory Deluxe Step into Reading #2

RH Disney - Random House
Format: Print book

Disney/Pixar Finding Dory 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 the way. This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the film is perfect for boys and girls ages 4 to 6. Step...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Out There

Tom Sullivan - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover

This stunning picture book will have young readers wondering about outer space and life on other planets while imparting a surprising and profound message of empathy. From the author/illustrator of Blue vs. Yellow and I Used to Be a Fish.Do you ever look up at the night sky and wonder if there...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Backhoes Dig!

Beth Bence Reinke - Lerner Publishing Group
Format: Library Binding

What truck helps dig a big hole? A backhoe! With every scoop, backhoes help clear dirt and rocks out of the way. Vibrant photos and age-appropriate critical thinking questions help young readers build nonfiction learning skills and learn about backhoes.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale

JAMES DEAN - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Pete the Cat whips up something extra cool in the next Pete the Cat My First I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean!The school's bake sale is a day away! Pete tries to make something yummy for his friends. But he seems to be only making a giant mess!...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Bee Book

CHARLOTTE MILNER - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Explore the secret world of bees: how they live, how they work, how they support each other and their hive.DK's The Bee Book is a wonderful introduction to the humble honeybee: nature's hardest worker, and much more than just a provider of honey! Bees are incredibly industrious,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
LEGO Ninjago: Ninja vs Ninja

Kate Howard - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Cole, Jay, Kai, and Lloyd have managed to defeat every opponent they've faced in the Tournament of Elements so far, but now the tournament pits ninja against ninja, and only one can remain.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Hooray for Dentists!

Tessa Kenan - Lerner Publishing Group
Format: Library Binding

Open up wide! Dentists have the important job of making sure your teeth are clean and healthy. They look at your teeth to make sure you don't have any cavities and that you are flossing! Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how dentists...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Best in Snow

April Pulley Sayre - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Discover the wonderful world of snow with this companion to the celebrated Raindrops Roll!With gorgeous photo illustrations, award-winning author April Pulley Sayre sheds sparkly new light on the wonders of snow. From the beauty of snow blanketing the forest and falling on animals'...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Groundhog Day

Mary Lindeen - Norwood House Press
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

"Learn about where groundhogs live, what they eat, and their special role in Groundhog Day festivities. This title includes reading activities and a word list"--
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano

Elizabeth Rusch - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Award-winning biographer Elizabeth Rusch and two-time Caldecott Honor-recipient Marjorie Priceman team up to tell the inspiring story of the invention of the world's most popular instrument: the piano.Bartolomeo Cristofori coaxes just the right sounds from the musical instruments he makes....
Read More check catalog
 
 
If You Were a Kid During the Civil Rights Movement (If You Were a Kid)

Gwendolyn Hooks - Childrens Press
Format: Paperback

Follow along with two girls as they find themselves in the middle of a civil rights demonstration, and find out how the fight for equality changed the country forever.Joyce Jenkins has recently moved to a new town with her family, and she will soon be attending a segregated school for the first...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Westward Ho, Charlie Brown!

Tom Brannon - Little Patriot Press
Format: Print book

Charlie Brown and friends pack up and head West for a pioneer adventure! But will life on the wagon trail be too rough for the Peanuts gang?
Read More check catalog
 
 
The 104-Story Treehouse: Dental Dramas & Jokes Galore!

Andy Griffiths - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 104-Story Treehouse -- the eighth book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor!Andy and Terry live in a 104-story...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Believe Me, I Never Felt a Pea!: The Story of the Princess and the Pea as Told by the Princess (The Other Side of the Story)

Nancy Loewen - Picture Window Books
Format: Picture Book

OF COURSE you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You dont know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you.
Read More check catalog
 
 
How to Hug an Elephant #6

Henry Winkler - Grosset & Dunlap; Dgs edition
Format: Print book

When Hank's class takes a field trip to the zoo, he quickly gets lost after his partner (and nemesis) ditches him. Unable to read the map, Hank wanders and finds himself locked in a habitat with Elsie, an elephant recently rescued and kept isolated. He begins a game of soccer with...
Read More check catalog
 
 
National Geographic Readers: Cleopatra

Barbara Kramer - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Print book

Explore one of the most recognized people in history with the biography of Cleopatra. Kids will learn about her life, achievements, legacy, and why she continues to fascinate generations of readers.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Deer and Fawns

Shep Fields - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Library Binding

Describes the habitat, behavior, diet, and family life of deer and their fawns.
Read More check catalog
 
 
La La La: A Story of Hope

KATE DICAMILLO - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Conceived by Kate DiCamillo and featuring enchanting illustrations by Jaime Kim, this nearly wordless graphic story follows a little girl in search of a friend."La la la . . . la." A little girl stands alone and sings, but hears no response. Gathering her courage and her curiosity,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Remembering Vera

PATRICIA POLACCO - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

From beloved author Patricia Polacco comes the heartwarming and true story of Vera, an amazing dog who was found as a stray by the US Coast Guard, moved into the San Francisco Bay base, and became a hero and friend.In 1962 a stray dog was found under a pile of boxes in a Coast Guard warehouse...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Colin Powell: Straight to The Top

Rose Blue - Millbrook Press
Format: Hardcover

Describes the life and career of the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Read More check catalog
 
 
A Werewolf Named Oliver James

NICHOLAS JOHN FRITH - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

On his way home one moonlit night, a strange thing happens to Oliver James -- he unexpectedly turns into a werewolf! He can't believe it, it's so . . . AMAZING.Suddenly, he can run super-fast, leap super-high, and lift trucks with his super-strength! But even werewolves need to be home...
Read More check catalog
 
 
One Proud Penny

Randy Siegel - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Print book

Who knew the life of a penny could be so exciting?Born in 1983, our copper (well, zinc and copper as we find out) narrator travels everywhere from New York City to Portland, Oregon, to Puerto Rico describing in colorful detail his many adventures along the way.Randy Siegel's quirky,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Because

Mo Willems - Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Hardcover

Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage. Illustrator Amber Ren brings Willems' music to life, conducting a stunning...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Cars and Trucks Book

TODD PARR - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From bestselling and beloved author Todd Parr, a new book about all of the different ways that cars and trucks help people and have fun. Some trucks help on the farm. Some trucks help in the city. Some cars like to drive in the snow. And some cars like to drive...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Derrick D Barnes - Agate Bolden
Format: Hardcover

A Newbery Honor BookA Caldecott Honor BookA Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookA Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor BookAn Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award BookAn Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor BookA Society of Illustrators Gold Medal BookNamed one of the best books of 2017 by NPR,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
CHRISTMAS FOR BEAR

BONNY BECKER - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Bear's minimalist holiday celebration has an eager Mouse feeling a bit anxious in this humorous and heartwarming story about the unlikely, lovable pair.One frosty night, Bear hears a tap, tap, tapping on his front door. "Merry Christmas!" cries Mouse. Mouse is there for a Christmas...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Crayola Opposites Book

Jodie Shepherd - Lerner Pub Group
Format: Library Binding

Explore opposites in the real world. Playful text and colorful photos introduce the concept of opposites, while simple illustrations encourage readers to create art. A special feature shows the Crayola colors found in the photos throughout this book.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Finding Dory Deluxe Step into Reading #1

RH Disney - Random House Disney
Format: Paperback

Disney/Pixar Finding Dory 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 the way. This Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the film comes with a sparkly cover and over 30 shimmery...
Read More check catalog
 
 
MY GRANDFATHERS HAT

Melanie Scheller - Margaret K. McElderry
Format: Hardcover

A boy recalls his special relationship with his grandfather by playing with his grandfather's old hat.
Read More check catalog
 
 
Celebrating Different Beliefs

Steffi Cavell-Clarke - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Print book

Values are the things we feel are important, such as the freedom to express our beliefs, or religion. No matter which religion people do or don't practice, our values teach us to respect each other's right to practice their religion. Young readers will learn that sharing values...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years

Stacy McAnulty - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

"Hi, I'm Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome." Prepare to learn all about Earth from the point-of-view of Earth herself! In this funny yet informative book, filled to the brim with kid-friendly facts, readers will discover key moments in Earth's life, from her childhood...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Dear Dragon Goes to the Beach

Margaret Hillert - Norwood House Press
Format: Print book

"A boy and his pet dragon take a family trip to the beach. Together they see sand, seashells, and the water for the first time. This title includes reading activities and a word list"--
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Simple Science of Light

Emily James - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Sunlight and moonlight, reflections and rainbows. Light is everywhere you look. But where does it come from? How does it make shadows? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through easy-to-read text and vivid photographs. An experiment rounds out the book and provides...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Simple Science of Dirt (Simply Science)

Emily James - Capstone Press
Format: Paperback

Dirt is all around us. It is found on every continent on Earth. But what is it made of? What is its purpose? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through easy-to-read text and vivid photographs. An experiment rounds out the book and provides a hands-on learning experience...
Read More check catalog