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Elephant Joe, Brave Firefighter!
David Wojtowycz - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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This Step 2 Step into Reading Comic Reader is full of dragons, firefighting, and birthday cake! In this action-packed early reader, Elephant Joe stars as a brave firefighter with his trusty sidekick, Zebra Pete. While camping, they save a hapless dragon from a tree, then must put out a fire... |
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Hero Cat
Eileen Spinelli - Two Lions; Reprint edition
Format: Print book
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Five tiny kittens cry for their mama, as smoke begins to fill the abandoned warehouse that has been their home. But Mother Cat has left her cozy heap of kittens to go in search of food.Determined to save her babies, Mother Cat dashes into the burning building and follows the sounds of frightened... |
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Three-Story Books: Birdcatdog
Lee Nordling - Graphic Universe
Format: Print book
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Look out A bird escapes from its cage and flies out the window A napping cat wakes up hungry and tries to catch a snack A dog stands guard in his backyard ready to bark at anything that comes near Follow the tales of three animals on one wild afternoonIn this clever wordless comic each... |
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Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen
Debbi Michiko Florence - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover
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A Junior Library Guild Fall 2017 SelectionOne of Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2017The first book in a new chapter book series featuring a spunky Japanese-American heroine!Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is a flamingo fan, tree climber, and top-notch mess-maker! She's also tired of her big sister,... |
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Give Bees a Chance
Bethany Barton - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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From the author-illustrator of Children's Choice Book Award Winner I'm Trying to Love Spiders: a plea to please give bees a chance!Not sure whether to high-five bees or run away from them? Well, maybe you shouldn't high-five them, but you definitely don't have to run away... |
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Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine
Gloria Whelan - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Book
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Prince Albert comes up with a royally creative solution to Queen Victoria's modesty concerns in this true story that reveals an overlooked splash of history.Poor Queen Victoria! She loves to swim, but can't quite figure out how to get to the water without her devoted subjects glimpsing... |
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Tucky Jo and Little Heart
Patricia Polacco - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover
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Friendship, loyalty, and kindness stand the test of time in this heartwarming World War II-era picture book based on a true story from the beloved author-illustrator of Pink and Say and The Keeping Quilt.Tucky Jo was known as the "kid from Kentucky" when he enlisted in the army... |
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The Night Gardener
Terry Fan - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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In the spirit of Goodnight Moon and The Curious Garden comes a stunning debut picture book filled with whimsy and creativity from brothers Terry and Eric Fan.One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. In the following days,... |
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If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't!
Elise Parsley - Little
Format: Hardcover
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This unforgettable introduction to a charismatic kid heroine also marks the dazzling debut of an extraordinary new artistic talent! Note to self: If your teacher tells you to bring something from nature for show-and-tell, she does not want you to bring an alligator! But nothing will... |
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I Spy Fantasy: A Book of Picture Riddles
Jean Marzollo - Scholastic
Format: Hardcover
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A new addition to a popular hide-and-seek series features fourteen fantasy environments including an underwater scene, a twinkling night sky, and an elaborate city of blocks, accompanied by challenging riddles.Title: I Spy FantasyAuthor: Wick, Walter/ Marzollo, JeanPublisher: ScholasticPublication... |
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The Family Christmas Treasury with CD and downloadable audio
Rey and others - Unique Tracks
Format: Hardcover
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Fun, festive, and full of holiday spirit, the stories in this impressive anthology—complete with holiday music on CD and for download—are just what Santa ordered to ring in the Christmas season! Eight full-length stories are interspersed with joyful Christmas carol lyrics... |
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Bath party! step into reading.
Christy Webster - Random House
Format: Paperback
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Norville the dragon is covered in mud, but does not like baths, so Gina and Wally plan a bath party to get him clean. |
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Grass
Barbara Taylor - QEB Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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From foxes in the snow to leopards in the trees, this fascinating series looks at how animals in every kind of habitat use camouflage to adapt to their surroundings. |
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Anna & Elsa #3: A Warm Welcome
Erica David - RH/Disney
Format: Hardcover
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Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Olaf the snowman, and all the stars from Disney Frozen are back in an all-new magical chapter book series perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 9. Olaf has news for Elsa! He has heard of a summer queen from a summer land with summer magicsomeone with similar powers... |
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Get Into Art Telling Stories: Discover Great Art and Create Your Own!
Susie Brooks
Format: Hardcover
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Get Into Art! Telling Stories explores a fascinating array of pictures that tell stories. Works featured in this book range from battle scenes to fairy tales, and are depicted by artists as diverse as Edward Hopper, Matisse, and the creators of the Bayeux Tapestry. A gorgeous, award-winning... |
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Freight Train
Donald Crews - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover
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Red caboose at the back, orange tank car, green cattle car, purple box car, black tender and a black steam engine . . . freight train.The powerful words evoke the essence of inexorably rolling wheels, so that even a child not lucky enough to have counted freight cars will feel he has watched... |
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The Wolves Return
Celia Godkin - Pajama Press
Format: Hardcover
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In 1995-96 twenty-three grey wolves were released in Yellowstone National Park where, due to over-hunting, there had been no wolves at all for almost seventy years. This reintroduction project was an overwhelming success. Over twenty years later we can still see the changes the grey wolves... |
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Hello Goodbye Dog
Maria Gianferrari - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover
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For Zara's dog, Moose, nothing is more important than being with her favorite girl. So when Zara has to go to school, WHOOSH, Moose escapes and rushes to her side.Hello, Moose!Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed at school and Moose has to go back home.Goodbye, Moose. But Moose can't... |
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Mocha Dick: The Legend and Fury
Brian Heinz - Creative Editions
Format: Hardcover
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A tour de force of design, story and illustration. - Kirkus Starred ReviewIn 1839, Herman Melville was among the New Yorkers who thrilled to a magazine account of a white sperm whales attacks on whaling ships. That whale was named Mocha Dick, but 12 years later, he would be immortalized... |
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From Goat to Cheese
Lisa Owings - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book
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How does the milk from a goat become tasty cheese? Follow each step in the process - from milking the goat to shaping and packaging the cheese - in this fascinating book! |
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Polka Dots for Poppy
Amy Schwartz - Holiday House
Format: Print book
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A New York Times best illustrated picture book winner, Amy Schwartz has created an endearing picture book about sisters working together. Four strong-minded sisters go shopping, each hoping to create a distinctive look. Charlie Ann wants to dress like a cowgirl, Ava a princess, and Isabell... |
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The Great Big Book of Feelings
Mary Hoffman - Frances Lincoln Childrens Bks
Format: Paperback
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The book opens with the question: "How are you feeling today?" And this leads on to a spread by spread presentation of a wide range of feelings, including:*Happy * Sad * Excited * Bored * Interested * Angry * Upset * Calm * Silly * Lonely * Scared * Safe *Embarrassed * Shy * Confident... |
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Fox on a Box
P. Roxbee Cox - Usborne Books
Format: Hardcover
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Newly reissued to coincide with and support the Government's new focus on learning through synthetic phonics in primary schools, these delightful books will enthral, entertain and educate all young learners. They feature the ever-popular illustrations of Stephen Cartwright. They are developed... |
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Your Favorite Seuss
Dr. Seuss - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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From his very first book to his very last book, here in one big volume are 13 classic Dr. Seuss stories, everyone's favorites. All of the words and virtually all of the illustrations are included. Each story is prefaced by a short essay by someone whose life was changed by Dr. Seuss... |
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The Grumpy Pets
Kristine A Lombardi - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book
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Billy's not like the other kids. He's a bit moody, a bit cranky, a bit . . . grumpy. In hopes of cheering him up, his mom takes him and his sister to the animal rescue one Saturday morning. All the animals are cute and playful, but they're a little too happy for Billy's... |
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Let's Estimate: A Book about Estimating and Rounding Numbers
David A Adler - Holiday House
Format: Print book
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How much pizza do you need for a dinosaur party? If you don't know exactly, you have to estimate! This lively introduction to the mathematical concept of estimation is straightforward and fun. David A. Adler explains what an estimate is and the difference between estimating and rounding.... |
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Shark (Big Beasts)
Stephanie Turnbull - Smart Apple Media
Format: Hardcover
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"Describes the characteristics of Sharks and their life and habitat"-- |
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A Pet for Fly Guy
Tedd Arnold - Scholastic, Incorporated
Format: Hardcover
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What is the right pet for Fly Guy?In the first zany, hilarious Fly Guy picture book, Buzz tries to help Fly Guy find the right pet. It seems that everyone else at the park has a pet, so Fly Guy wants one, too. A dog licked Fly Guy. A frog chased Fly Guy. A cricket was too jumpy. Who will... |
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Afternoon on the Amazon (Magic Tree House, No. 6)
Mary Pope Osborne - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback
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Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade seriesthe Magic Tree House! Vampire bats and killer antsThats what Jack and Annie are about to run into when the Magic Tree House whisks them away to the Amazon River. Its not long before they get hopelessly... |
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Niko Draws a Feeling
Bob Raczka - 21st Century
Format: Hardcover
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A Midwest Connections PickNiko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face. But no one appreciates his art. Until one day, Niko meets Iris . . . This imaginative and tender story explores the creative process, abstract art, friendship,... |
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Marley & Me: Meet Marley
Natalie Engel - HarperCollins
Format: Paperback
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Meet Marley, the world's most playful puppy! Marley likes to eat buttons off of jackets and to chew on pillows. He slobbers over everything. But his family loves him no matter what! |
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Amazing Animals: Woodpeckers
Kate Riggs - Creative Paperbacks Inc
Format: Print book
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A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of woodpeckers, nature's drummers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how woodpeckers take good care of their young. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving... |
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Eat Like a Bear
April Pulley Sayre - Henry Holt and Company
Format: Print book
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Can you eat like a bear?A sleepy bear awakes in spring and goes to find food. But what is there to eat in April? In May? Follow along and eat like a bear throughout the year: fish from a stream, ants from a tree, and delicious huckleberries from a bush. Fill up your belly and prepare... |
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My Pet Human
Yasmine Surovec - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Print book
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From queen cat lady Yasmine Surovec comes a cuddly new chapter book series about a cat in need of a pet human. Oliver is an independent kitty. He has his run of the neighborhood and looks at his animal friends with their fussing humans with pity. But when a freckle-faced girl moves into... |
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Frog and Toad are Friends
Arnold Lobel - HarperCollins; 1st edition
Format: Paperback
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Celebrate the power of friendship in these five adventurous stories starring Frog and Toad - a Caldecott Honor Book! From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there... |
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DK Readers L3: Emergency Rescue
Camilla Gersh - DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Format: Paperback
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What's your emergency? From flashing lights and blaring sirens to K-9 units and EMTs, emergency services have vital roles in saving lives. Find out what it takes to respond to an emergency in Emergency Rescue.Learn police officers' secret radio code, look at a firefighter's... |
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Memoirs of a Goldfish
Devin Scillian - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover
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Day OneI swam around my bowl. Day Two I swam around my bowl. Twice. And so it goes in this tell-all tale from a goldfish. With his bowl to himself and his simple routine, Goldfish loves his life..until one day... When assorted intruders including a hyperactive bubbler, a grime-eating snail,... |
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When We Were Alone
David Robertson - HighWater Press
Format: Print book
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When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother... |
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DK Readers L2: LEGO Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back
Emma Grange - DK Children
Format: Paperback
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Relive the exciting story of the iconic Star Wars: Episode V movie, retold in LEGO form for young readers with their favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures and sets. Follow the adventures of the rebels as they fight against the Galactic Empire and see Luke Skywalker take on Darth... |
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Sky: The Blue Fairy
Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks; Rainbow Magic: The Rainbow Fairies, No. 5 edition
Format: Paperback
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The seven Rainbow Fairies are missing! Rachel and Kirsty search for one in each RAINBOW MAGIC book. Read all seven books to help rescue the fairies and bring the sparkle back to Fairyland!Fairyland is home to seven colorful sisters. Together, they are the Rainbow Fairies! They keep... |
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I Am Going!
Mo Willems - Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Hardcover
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Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In I Am Going!, Piggie ruins a perfectly good day by telling Gerald she is going. If Piggie goes, who will Gerald skip with, play Ping-Pong with, and wear silly hats with?Willems's... |
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88 Instruments
Chris Barton - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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"The rhythmic, onomatopoeic text dances across exuberant watercolors with lots of movement. This celebration of a child's agency in choosing a means of artistic expression strikes just the right note." --Kirkus "A delightful offering for reading aloud, especially... |
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Boa's Bad Birthday
Jeanne Willis - Andersen Press
Format: Hardcover
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It was Boa's birthday. It was going to be the best one ever. Or so he hoped. He invited his friends round. They would all bring him wonderful presents. . . . Or would they? |
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Little Blue and Little Yellow
Leo Lionni - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Board book
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Leo Lionnis first picture book has at last found its perfect format in this sturdy board book for the very youngest child. Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends, but one day they cant find each other. When they finally do, they give each other such a big hug that they turn green!... |
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Fascinating: The Life of Leonard Nimoy
Richard Michelson - Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Print book
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A moving biography of the late Leonard Nimoy, the iconic Spock from Star Trek, whose story exemplifies the American experience and the power of pursuing your dreams. Once there was a boy named Leonard who loved to sing and to act. His parents were immigrants who felt like aliens in America,... |
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A Larva Becomes a Fly
Amy Hayes - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Print book
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This item is Non-Returnable. |
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Owl Diaries #2: Eva Sees a Ghost
Rebecca Elliott - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Library Binding
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Is there a ghost in Treetopolis? Eva sure thinks so!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books... |
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Remy and Lulu
Kevin Hawkes - Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Hardcover
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Ooh la la! From New York Times bestseller Kevin Hawkes, illustrator of Library Lion and Weslandia, comes the charming story of a dog and her owner who become the toast of Paris. Lulu and her master, Remy, a passionate but struggling portrait painter, wander the French countryside looking... |
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Wet
Carey Sookocheff - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover
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Sometimes it's fun to get wet. And sometimes it's not.This is a thoughtful exploration of the ways to get and be wet -- from puddles and pools, to puppydog kisses. A boy describes how he gets wet at the swimming pool, at the playground, at home. Emotionally resonant and carefully... |
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Once Upon a Northern Night
Jean E. Pendziwol - Groundwood Books
Format: Hardcover
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In this exquisite lullaby, the beauty and wonder of a northern winter night unfold, with images of a soft snowfall, the wild animals that appear in the garden, the twinkling stars, the gentle rhythm of the northern lights and the etchings of frost on the window pane.As the young child sleeps,... |
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Fast Food
Saxton Freymann - Scholastic
Format: Book
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Fruits and vegetables leap off the plate and off the page in Saxton Freymann's fast-paced tribute to things that GO!When you see piles of veggies lying sedately around the corner store, you'd never guess all that produce really wants to go, go, GO! But Saxton Freymann did, and he's... |
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Little Elliot, Big Fun
Mike Curato - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover
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In this third story of Little Elliot and Mouse, the friends head off in search of adventure . . . and lots of fun!Little Elliot, the polka-dotted elephant, and his friend Mouse go to the amusement park to see the sights and ride the rides -- water chutes, roller coasters, carousels, and more.... |
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How to Track a Truck
Jason Carter Eaton - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book
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For kids who love trucks, here comes the definitive guide to catching and taming one of your own from the creators of the hit picture book How to Train a Train.Want a pet truck? Rumble up to this handy guidebook offering everything you need to know. Bone up on habitat: monster trucks... |
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Animals Helping at Home
Lucia Raatma - C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Format: Print book
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Guide horses and dogs often wear shoes to protect their feet. For thousands of years, animals have lived side by side with people, helping humans to achieve incredible things. In this exciting new True Book series, readers will find out what role animals such as dogs, horses, and monkeys... |
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Keep a Pocket in Your Poem: Classic Poems and Playful Parodies
J Patrick Lewis - Wordsong
Format: Hardcover
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Thirteen classic poems by poets such as Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, and David McCord are paired with parodies written by J. Patrick Lewis that honor and play off of the original poems in a range of ways. For example, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" is paired... |
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Hanukkah Bear
Eric A. Kimmel - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover
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A bear wakes to a wonderful smell that leads him to the house of Bubba Brayna. Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, but at ninety-seven, she doesn't hear or see well. When the bear arrives at her door, she believes he is her rabbi.Bubba Brayna and the bear light the menorah,... |
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DK findout! Pirates
Dk. - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book
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Meet swashbuckling pirates in DK findout! Pirates and see how they really lived out on the high seas. Discover the truth behind the myths, and tease out the facts from the fiction.DK findout! Pirates takes you on board a pirate ship and shows you what they ate, the rules they followed,... |
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Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Javaka Steptoe - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Winner of the Randolph Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator AwardJean-Michel Basquiat and his unique, collage-style paintings rocketed to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the art world had ever seen. But before that, he was a little boy who saw art everywhere:... |
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Jack's Worry
Sam Zuppardi - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book
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A touching and reassuring story about the jitters associated with first experiences - and the satisfaction that comes with conquering your fears.Jack loves playing the trumpet, and for weeks he's been looking forward to taking part in his first concert. But on the morning of the big day,... |
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Dreamer: Saving Our Wild World
Brian Moses - Otter-Barry Books
Format: Hardcover
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In this evocative text talented poet Brian Moses captures the imagination of young children and shares with them his passion for a world where animals are free from fear of being hunted, the rainforest flourishes, oceans and streams are clean and the world is unpolluted and at peace.Paired... |
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Eye Wonder: Weather
Dorling Kindersley Inc. - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book
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The weird and wonderful weather of our planet is brought to life in Eye Wonder: Weather. This updated and revised edition is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of weather, from rain, sun, and wind to hurricanes, snow storms, and twisters, and also gives the facts about... |
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Sharp-clawed Dinosaurs
David West - Windmill Books
Format: Print book
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Dinosaurs roamed the planet millions of years ago, but their gigantic size and fascinating physical features continue to amaze readers of all ages today. Many dinosaurs are known for their sharp claws, which helped them hunt and defend themselves against their prehistoric predators. This... |
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What If... ?
Anthony Browne - Candlewick Pr
Format: Hardcover
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Young worriers will relate to - and be comforted by - this tale of a boy's anxiety as he heads to his first big party.What if Joe doesn't like the party he's going to? What if he doesn't like the food or the games or the people? As Joe and his mom walk down the darkening... |
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Boy, Were We Wrong About the Weather!
Kathleen V. Kudlinski - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover
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" ... This book is simple, attractive, and informative, and a take-off point for a discussion on the scientific method." - School Library Journal review of Boy, Were we Wrong About Dinosaurs Ancient Sumerian warriors used to think that lightning and thunder were caused by an angry... |
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Magic Tricks with Science
Samantha Bell - The Childs World,
Format: Hardcover
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"Teaches readers how use simple scientific concepts to do several easy magic tricks, including ordering an egg to float and making a handkerchief waterproof." -- from publisher's website. |
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The Way to School
Rosemary McCarney - Second Story Press
Format: Print book
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Minimal text and stunning photographs from around the world describe the remarkable, often dangerous journeys children make every day on their way to and from school. No simple school bus picks them up each day, but rather children travel through disaster zones, cross rapids, climb mountains,... |
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Florence Nightingale
Demi. - Holt & Company
Format: Print book
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Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture... |
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The Stone Thrower
Jael Ealey Richardson - Groundwood
Format: Print book
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African-American football player Chuck Ealey grew up in a segregated neighborhood of Portsmouth, Ohio. Against all odds, he became an incredible quarterback. But despite his unbeaten record in high school and university, he would never play professional football in the United States.Chuck... |
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Bright and Beautiful: Butterfly
Felicia Macheske - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book
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Young children are natural problem solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting insects. Guess What: Bright and Beautiful: Butterfly provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers... |
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Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt
Kate Messner - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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In this exuberant and lyrical follow-up to the award-winning Over and Under the Snow, discover the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves . . . and down in the dirt. Explore the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year! Up in the garden,... |
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A Beetle Is Shy (Family Treasure Nature Encylopedias)
Dianna Hutts Aston - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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The award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again, this time creating a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice... |
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The 13-Story Treehouse
Andy Griffiths - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover
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Andy and Terry live in a treehouse. But it's not just any old treehouse, it's the most amazing treehouse in the world!This treehouse has thirteen stories, a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a secret underground laboratory, and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and automatically... |
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Deck the Walls: A Wacky Christmas Carol
Erin Dealey - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover
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Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la la. How wonderful the old carol sounds. A vision of warm family gatherings peacefully celebrating the holiday season comes to mind. But wait, this doesn't sound like a peaceful family get-together. What is happening here?... |
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Pizza-pie Snowman
Valeri Gorbachev - Holiday House
Format: Print book
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This funny story has charming ink-and-watercolor paintings and endearing characters. One snowy day, Pinky is heading to town to get a pizza for himself and his mother. He must run quickly so he doesn't forget: mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, onions and peas. When the Squirrel... |
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Hockey Shapes
Mark Weakland - Capstone Press; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book
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From diamonds in the goal net to circles on the rink, hockey is full of familiar shapes! Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS. |
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How to Spy on a Shark
Lori Haskins Houran - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover
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Spend a day at sea tracking sharks--with the help of a robot! How do you spy on a shark? Join a team of marine biologists as they head out in their boat to study mako sharks. They catch, tag, and release a young mako, then follow it with a special robot that can track the shark on video!... |
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If You Give a Mouse a Brownie
Laura Joffe Numeroff - Harpercollins Publishers
Format: Book
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Mouse is back in this ninth picture book in the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling If You Give... series! If you give a mouse a brownie, he's going to ask for some ice cream to go with it. When you give him the ice cream, he'll probably ask you for a spoon. He'll start drumming on the table.... |
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Mouse and Hippo
Mike Twohy - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover
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Mouse creates a painting for his new friend Hippo - and Hippo returns the kindness in an unlikely way - in this delightful story about doing your best to make a friend happy!Mouse offers to paint a portrait of his new friend Hippo, but Hippo doesn't quite fit on Mouse's canvas. Still Hippo... |
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The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde
Shannon Hale - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book
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It's a case of monstrous cuteness as the Princess in Black encounters her biggest challenge yet: a field overrun by adorable bunnies.Princess Magnolia and her unicorn, Frimplepants, are on their way to have brunch with Princess Sneezewort, an occasion Frimplepants enjoys more than anything... |
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Grandad's Island
Benji Davies - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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With subtlety and grace, Benji Davies paints a poignant and ultimately uplifting picture of loss.At the bottom of Syd's garden, through the gate and past the tree, is Grandad's house. Syd can let himself in any time he likes. But one day when Syd comes to call, Grandad isn't in any of the usual... |
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Red Pizzas for a Blue Count (Geronimo Stilton #7)
Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic
Format: Paperback
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Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.Who Is Geronimo Stilton?Thats me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure.... |
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Dinosoaring
Deb Lund - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover
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These daring dinosaurs have conquered land and sea - now theyre ready for the sky!But to get airborne, they need a plan. They dinoblow. They run, push, leap, flap - andtake flight! The sky becomes their stage, as they join an air show. Zipping and zoomingand dancing on wings, the dinos... |
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Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings
Matthew Burgess - Enchanted Lion Books
Format: Hardcover
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Enormous Smallness is a nonfiction picture book about the poet E.E. cummings. Here E.E.'s life is presented in a way that will make children curious about him and will lead them to play with words and ask plenty of questions as well. Lively and informative, the book also presents some... |
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A Morning with Grandpa
Sylvia Liu - Lee & Low Books Inc., 2016.
Format: Print book
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Curious and energetic Mei Mei attempts some t'ai chi forms as her grandfather demonstrates them, then tries to teach him basic yoga poses. Includes introductions to t'ai chi and yoga, as well as instructions for the exercises described in the text. |
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Toucans
Mari Schuh - Bullfrog Books
Format: Hardcover
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In Toucans, early readers will learn how a toucans big, bright bill helps it survive in the rain forest. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they observe a day in the life of a toucan. |
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The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra
Marc Tyler Nobleman - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover
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With its hilarious dialogue, trio of bumbling goats, and fantastically zany villain, this unique, laugh-out-loud story based on a legendary monster is sure to crack up kids and grown-ups alike. Like most goats, Jayna, Bumsie, and Pep's greatest fear is being eaten for dinner by the legendary... |
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Skunks
Mari C Schuh - Jump!
Format: Print book
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"Through vibrant photographs and carefully leveled text emergent readers follow a skunk as it hunts for food, defends itself from predators, and rests in its burrow. Includes picture glossary and index."-- |
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Niño Wrestles the World
Yuyi Morales - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover
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Seoras y Seores, put your hands together for the fantastic, spectacular, one of a kind . . . Nio!Fwap! Slish! Bloop! Krunch! He takes down his competition in a single move!No opponent is too big a challenge for the cunning skills of Nio -- popsicle eater, toy lover, somersault expert, and world... |
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Every Breath We Take: A Book About Air
Maya Ajmera - Charlesbridge
Format: Print book
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A joyful and empowering book from Moms Clean Air Force, a national movement of more than one hundred thousand moms - and dads - who are protecting the right of every child to breathe clean air. The first step to cherishing something is recognizing its importance and understanding why it is necessary.... |
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San Francisco 49ers
Aaron Frisch - Creative Education
Format: Hardcover
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"An elementary look at the San Francisco 49ers professional football team, including its formation in 1946, most memorable players, Super Bowl championships, and stars of today"--Provided by publisher. |
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China
Annie Qaiser - Child's World
Format: Hardcover
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Readers are presented with an overview of China's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents,... |
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Lost and Found: Adle & Simon in China
Barbara McClintock - Farrar
Format: Print book
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When siblings Adele and Simon visit their uncle in China around the turn of the century, he buys them each gifts. Simon picks out a hat, a flute, a fan, and other small items, while his sister selects a camera to photograph their journey. As soon as they're packed and ready, it's time to set off with... |
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About Penguins A Guide for Children
Cathryn Sill - Peachtree Publishers; 2nd edition
Format: Book
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Educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what penguins are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of penguins, from the Adélie to the Rockhopper to the Emperor.... |
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Giant Meat-eating Dinosaurs
David West - Windmill Books
Format: Library Binding
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With foot-long teeth as sharp as knives, the Tyrannosaurus is one of the most well known and ferocious predators. It wasnt the only carnivorous dinosaur, though. This title covers 10 giant meat eaters who hunted Earths lands millions of years before people arrived. This volume presents... |
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Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella
Jan Brett - Penguin Group
Format: Print book
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Jan Brett sets her Cinderella story in a snowy Russian winter where one magical night, Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the most loved by Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her bossy sisters don't recognize her. Jan travelled... |
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Home at Last
Vera B Williams - Greenwillow Books
Format: Print book
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A poignant, timely, and universal picture book about fear, adoption, family, and the joy of fatherhood, written by beloved and award-winning author Vera B. Williams and illustrated by the author in collaboration with two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka.After Lester is adopted by Daddy... |
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Bear & Hare -- Where's Bear?
Emily Gravett - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Two animal friends play a game of hide and seek in this third picture book in a charming series from Emily Gravett.Bear and Hare are playing hide and seek! Hare counts to ten. Bear hides, but Hare finds him quickly. Again. And then again! But when Bear counts - 1 ... 2 ... 3 all the way to 10 - Hare... |
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Can I Come Too?
Brian Patten - Peachtree Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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A very small mouse decided she wanted to have a very big adventure. I'll go and find the biggest creature in the world, she thought. Along the way she meets a menagerie of animals, including a frog, a badger, and a tiger. But which is the biggest of all? Follow their journey in this... |
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Water Is Water: A Book About the Water Cycle
Miranda Paul - Roaring Brook Press, 2015.
Format: Print book
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Drip. Sip. Pour me a cup. Water is water unless...it heats up.Whirl. Swirl. Watch it curl by. Steam is steam unless...it cools high.This spare, poetic picture book follows a group of kids as they move through all the different phases of the water cycle. From rain to fog to snow... |
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Encyclopedia Prehistorica Mega-Beasts Pop-Up
Robert Sabuda - Candlewick; Pop edition
Format: Hardcover
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Lions and tigers and bears Stand back for a beast of a pop-upWithin these dynamic pages lurk fearsome saber-toothed cats bears taller than basketball hoops and everyones favorite Ice Age giant the woolly mammoth Prehistoric Yeti-like mammals now-extinct birds and giant flying lizards... |
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Chefs
Cari Meister - Jump!
Format: Hardcover
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In Chefs, early readers will learn about the different kinds of chefs and what they do. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a chefs job is like., |
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When Sophie's Feelings Are Really, Really Hurt
Molly Bang - The Blue Sky Press
Format: Print book
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In a sequel to her bestselling When Sophie Gets Angry..., Caldecott Honor Illustrator Molly Bang asks: What hurts your feelings, and what do you do about it?Everyone's feelings get hurt, and it's especially painful in childhood. In this story, Bang's popular character Sophie is hurt... |
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I Want to Go Home!
Tony Ross - Andersen Press USA
Format: Hardcover
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The Little Princess's family moved to a new castle, where there is lots more room! But she wants to go home to the old castle. Is the old castle still the same, now that it has new owners? |
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Tugboat
Michael Garland - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover
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Despite their small size, tugboats perform important tasks. This early nonfiction book showcases these jobs and has a glossary at the back identifying different types of boats the tugboats help. , |
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Sewing School 2: Lessons in Machine Sewing; 20 Projects Kids Will Love to Make
Andria Lisle - Storey Publishing, LLC; Spi edition
Format: Paperback
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For kids who have mastered hand sewing, machine sewing opens up exciting new possibilities! With Sewing School 2, children ages 7 and up can make 20 creative projects as they develop their machine sewing skills. With plenty of photos and step-by-step instructions written in kid-friendly... |
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Warm Hearts Day
Rebecca Elliott - Branches/Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book
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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.... |
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Away
EMIL SHER - Groundwood Books
Format: Hardcover
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Love shines through in the sticky notes shared between a mother and daughter in this picture book about making time for family in the midst of our busy lives.Between work and school, homework and housework, a mother and daughter don't always get to spend as much time together as they'd... |
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Louise and Andie: The Art of Friendship
Benis M Frank - Balzer Bray
Format: Hardcover
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In this stunning companion to the acclaimed Louise Loves Art, Louise has a new neighbor, the creative and offbeat Andie - but can they overcome their differences and be friends?Louise loves art more than anything. Imagine her delight when a new neighbor, Andie, moves in . . . and she loves... |
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Pinkalicious: Pink around the Rink (I Can Read Book 1)
Victoria Kann
Format: Paperback
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After Pinkalicious colors her white ice skates with a cotton candy pink marker, she feels ready to spin, glide, and soar with the best of them. But as the color starts to run off of her skates, she is embarrassed. When Pinkalicious thought she was going to leave her mark on the skating... |
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Fly Guy Presents: Insects
Tedd Arnold - Scholastic Reference
Format: Paperback
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Learn all about insects with Fly Guy and Buzz!Fly Guy and Buzz are ready for their next field trip! And in FLY GUY PRESENTS: INSECTS they go outside to learn all about other insects like Fly Guy! With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout,... |
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Digby O'Day in the Fast Lane
Shirley Hughes - Candlewick Press
Format: Hardcover
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Hang on to the wheel for the first of three adventures from a dynamic mother-daughter pair: beloved author Shirley Hughes and talented illustrator Clara Vulliamy.Digby O'Day and Percy are best friends. This daring canine duo can find adventure anywhere - even entering an All-Day Race!... |
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Birdology: 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Birds
Monica Russo - Chicago Review Pr
Format: Print book
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An engaging book that encourages young nature enthusiasts to explore the world of birds This generously illustrated, full-color book teaches kids that birds can be seen almost anywhere: in city parks and streets, zoos, farms, and backyards. Using "Try This," "Look For,"... |
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The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Food in Harmony with Nature
Tammi Hartung - Storey
Format: Paperback
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This one-of-a-kind book shows you how to create a peaceful co-existence between your vegetable garden and the wildlife who consider it part of their habitat. By understanding and working with the surrounding environment - instead of continually fighting it - you'll reap a larger harvest... |
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I'm My Own Dog
David Ezra Stein - Candlewick Press
Format: Hardcover
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Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein has fans at his command with this comical dog's-eye view of having a best friend.Many dogs have human owners. Not this dog. He fetches his own slippers, curls up at his own feet, and gives himself a good scratch. But there is one spot, in the middle... |
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Hi, Koo!: A Year of Seasons
Jon J Muth - Scholastic
Format: Hardcover
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Caldecott Honoree and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author/artist Jon J Muth takes a fresh and exciting new look at the four seasons!Eating warm cookies on a cold day is easy water catchesevery thrown stone skip skip splashWith a featherlight touch and disarming charm, Jon J Muth--and... |
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Sometimes You Barf
Nancy L. Carlson - Carolrhoda Books
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Everybody barfs. Dogs, cats, chickens, alligators, and even you. It happens to everyone, and sometimes it even happens . . . at school. With her characteristic humor and compassion, Nancy Carlson helps young readers through what is often a scary and embarrassing rite of passage. Sometimes... |
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The Childrens20th Century Childrens Book Treasury (Hardcover)
Janet Schulman - Knopf Books for Young Readers; Later prt. edition
Format: Hardcover
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Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud and sharing, this splendid anthology brings together some of the most memorable and beloved childrens books of our time. Here are classics such as Madeline and
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Here I Am
Patti Kim - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Newly arrived from their faraway homeland, a boy and his family enter into the lights, noise, and traffic of a busy American city. The language is unfamiliar. Food, habits, games, and gestures are puzzling. They boy clings tightly to his special keepsake from home and wonders how he will... |
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Fun and Easy Drawing on the Farm
Rosa M. Curto - Enslow Elementary
Format: Book
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Cows Chickens Sheep Learn how to draw farm animals farmers tractors and more Start with simple shapes Then just follow the easy steps to create your own farm scene Also learn about using distance and different points of view to make your art come alive |
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Mom's Dresses
Mónica Carretero - Cuento De Luz Place of publication not identified
Format: Print book
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Mom's Dresses is a celebration of the love between mother and daughter. The beautiful and unique dresses that this mother wears inspire her daughter to imagine wonderful adventures and evoke a current of emotions that mother and daughter ride through together. It includes a a model... |
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Happy Easter Day!
Wendy Watson - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover
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A family prepares for a traditional American Easter by making hot cross buns, getting new clothes, and decorating eggs. On the holiday, they hunt for baskets, go to church, have dinner, and play games. Songs and poems are interspersed throughout the text. |
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Style & Simplicity: An A to Z Guide to Living a More Beautiful Life
Ted Kennedy Watson - Sterling Signature
Format: Hardcover
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Ted Kennedy Watson - acclaimed retailer, blogger, and stylist of the beautiful and unusual - has a passion for the art of display and an understanding of how distinctive touches make a space inviting. Here, in a lush, lavish, A-to-Z guide, he presents dozens of insider secrets and ideas... |
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DK Readers L2: What is the President's Job?
Allison Singer - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book
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Find out what the president does in What is the President's Job? Learn about the executive branch and see what a day in the life of the commander in chief is really like.This leveled DK Reader will build reading skills while teaching exciting political vocabulary and showing how the leader... |
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The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever
Jill McElmurry - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover
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Unearth the true story of green-thumbed pioneer and activist Kate Sessions, who helped San Diego grow from a dry desert town into a lush, leafy city known for its gorgeous parks and gardens.Katherine Olivia Sessions never thought she'd live in a place without trees. After all, Kate grew... |
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Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World
Pope Francis - Loyola Press
Format: Print book
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If you could ask Pope Francis one question, what would it be? Children have questions and struggles just like adults, but rarely are they given the chance to voice their concerns and ask the big questions resting deep in their hearts. In Dear Pope Francis, Pope Francis gives them that chance... |
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Strega Nona Does It Again
Tomie dePaola - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover
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Following the New York Times bestsellers Strega Nona's Gift, Strega Nona's Harvest and Brava, Strega Nona, Tomie dePaola’s beloved Strega Nona is back, with the perfect remedy for a houseguest who overstays her welcome. Angelina is so beautiful that all the young men in the village... |
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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
William Joyce - Atheneum Books for Young Readers; First Edition/First Printing edition
Format: Hardcover
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The book that inspired the Academy Award–winning short film, from New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce.Morris Lessmore loved words.He loved stories.He loved books.But every story has its upsets. Everything in Morris Lessmore’s... |
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All About Football
Matt Doeden - Capstone Press
Format: Print book
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Lots of kids want to know more about football, one of the most popular sports in the world. This fun, fan-friendly introduction to the sport will help them dash to the end zone for a look at what makes this sport so exciting. Readers will learn about the positions, rules, and much more. |
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We Are the Dinosaurs
Laurie Berkner - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Laurie Berkner, "the queen of children's music," (People) pairs the lyrics of her beloved hit with Ben Clanton's whimsical illustrations in this winning, adorable picture book - a must-have for fans of Laurie, dinosaurs, and all things cute.We are the dinosaurs Marching,... |
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Every Color
Erin Eitter Kono - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book
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A new friendship helps a polar bear realize that it's possible to see every color in the rainbow - you just need to know how to look In this picture book perfect for fans of Carson Ellis's Home and Aaron Becker's Journey, Bear longs to see color . . . but everything around... |
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Fun and Easy Drawing Fantasy Characters
Rosa M. Curto - Enslow Elementary
Format: Paperback
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Aliens Fairies Dragons Create your own fantasy world Learn how to draw ghosts robots mermaids genies and other incredible creatures in just a few easy steps Also learn how to use shading and shadows to make your drawings pop from the page |
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All About Baseball
Matt Doeden - Capstone Press
Format: Print book
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"Explains the game of baseball, including the game's goals, positions, basic rules, and other points of interest"-- |
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Good Night, Bat! Good Morning, Squirrel!
Paul Meisel - Boyds Mills Press
Format: Print book
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In this fresh and funny picture book from Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Paul Meisel, a lonely bat thinks he has found a perfect home - until he discovers that it's already inhabited by a persnickety squirrel. Since each is asleep during the other's waking hours, the two begin... |
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Over in the Wetlands: A Hurricane-on-the-Bayou Story
Caroline Starr Rose - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Hardcover
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Publishing in time for the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, here is a beautiful read-aloud about animal families preparing for an impending storm in their bayou habitat. Journey to the Louisiana wetlands and watch as all the animals of the bayou experience one of nature's... |
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Goodnight Football
Michael Dahl - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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From the opening kick off to the final whistle, Goodnight Football will bring the excitement of a football game to the youngest fan. The rhyming text, vibrant illustrations, and gentle ending will capture the love of the game through a child's eyes. A celebration... |
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Map My Home
Jennifer Boothroyd - 21st Century
Format: Book
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See how a boy makes a map of his home showing fire escape routes. Simple text takes early readers step by step through the types of features a fire safety map needs to have. |
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Jack and the Hungry Giant Eat Right With MyPlate
Loreen Leedy - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover
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Lucky for Jack, the giant he meets at the top of the beanstalk chasing him with a huge fork does not plan to eat him. He is more interested in nutrition than in devouring him. Using the USDAs MyPlate nutrition model, the giant makes Jack a scrumptious meal. As he cooks, he teaches Jack... |
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From Striving to Thriving: How to Grow Confident, Capable Readers
Stephanie Harvey - Scholastic Professional
Format: Paperback
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When it comes to readers who need the most support, teachers cant afford to waste time using fragmented, skill-and-drill interventions that dont work. Literacy specialists Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward demonstrate how to "table the labels" and use detailed formative assessments... |
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Lebron James: NBA MVP and Champion
Maxwell Hammer - Child's World
Format: Hardcover
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Profiles the life and career of the professional basketball star, including his youth, NBA championships, and his charity work. |
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I Said, "Bed!"
Bruce Degen - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover
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After a bedtime battle with Mom, a boy goes on an exciting journey flying, sailing, and coasting across the universe all from his very own bed., |
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What's in the Woods, Dear Dragon?
Margaret Hillert - Norwood House Press
Format: Book
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"A boy and his pet dragon go for an adventure in the woods. They learn about trees, animals, and fun activities that can take place along the way. This title includes reading activities and a word list"-- |
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Can You See Me?
Ted Lewin - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover
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With simple text and lush watercolor illustrations, Caldecott Honor winner Ted Lewin invites readers to explore animal camouflage in the rain forest. , |
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This book is out of control!
Richard Byrne - Henry Holt and Company
Format: Print book
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In this follow-up to This book just ate my dog! and We're in the wrong book!, Bella and Ben and that adorable dog are back for another (mis) adventure.Ben has a new remote-controlled toy; it has all kinds of buttons -- Up, Down, Siren, Spin. He and Bella try pressing each... |
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Me Too!
Valeri Gorbachev - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover
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Warmth and humor fill the snowy day adventures of two friends, a bear and a chipmunk, who, despite their physical differences, share work and play and true companionship. |
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Reptile Flu: A story about communication
Kathryn Cole - Second Story Press
Format: Print book
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Kamal tries everything to avoid his school trip to the live reptile exhibit, but nothing works. His fear of being teased is almost as big as his fear of reptiles. Finally, in desperation, he communicates in a way everyone understands. From the I’m A Great Little Kid series, developed... |
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Prefixes and Suffixes
Kara Murray - Powerkids Pr
Format: Paperback
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Prefixes and suffixes are the building blocks of more complex words that young readers begin to encounter as they move up in grade level. This age-appropriate text teaches readers how to recognize words and decipher unfamiliar ones, an essential word analysis skill. Students will learn... |
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Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl (Junie B. Jones, No. 17)
Barbara Park - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback
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Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! It's kindergarten graduation! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing—and... |
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A Woodland Wedding
Rebecca Elliott - Branches/Scholastic Inc., 2016.
Format: Print book
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This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is 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. Branches... |
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Rabbit and Robot and Ribbit
Cece Bell - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book
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What happens when two friends suddenly become three? Cece Bell's very funny follow-up to the Geisel Honor-winning Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover.Rabbit is excited. He is going to surprise his good friend Robot at home. DING DONG! When Robot opens the door, he is surprised.... |
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Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day
Jane O'Connor - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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When Bree asks Nancy to be twins for Pajama Day, Nancy isn't so sure. She wants to wear her elegant new nightgown. After all, it is unique! (That's fancy for one of a kind.) But Nancy is disappointed when Bree ends up being twins with another girl in class. It's hard to be one of a kind... |
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Fly Guys Ninja Christmas
Tedd Arnold - Cartwheel Books; Illustrated edition
Format: Hardcover
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Can Ninja Fly Guy save Christmas?In the new book in Tedd Arnolds New York Times bestselling... |
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Goal!
Sean Taylor - Henry Holt
Format: Print book
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Where there's a ball . . . there will always be someone who wants to play soccer. Whether in Tanzania or Togo, Burma or Brazil, children love soccer. GOAL! celebrates the sport's power to bridge cultural divides and bring together the many and diverse people of the world.... |
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I'm Brave!
Kate McMullan - Balzer & Bray
Format: Print book
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For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes the perfect noisy addition to this hilarious read-aloud series from the popular creators of I'm Bad!, I Stink!, and I'm Dirty!: a fire truck. I'm Brave! is the most irresistible addition yet to Kate... |
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The Big Book of Beasts
Yuval Zommer - Thames & Hudson
Format: Hardcover
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A beautifully illustrated, informative book for children introducing them to a fascinating cast of beastsIn The Big Book of Beasts Yuval Zommer's wonderful illustrations bring to whimsical life some of the grizzliest, hairiest, bravest, wiliest, and most fearsome beasts in the animal... |
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Yellow Time
Lauren Stringer - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover
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Lauren Stringer celebrates the coming of autumn in this exuberant, joyful ode to that magical time when the leaves are changing color and the animals are preparing for winter.Children and animals alike excitedly anticipate yellow time, when the trees release their colorful leaves to blanket... |
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Volcano Rising
Susan Swan - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover
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Volcanoes are a scary catastrophic phenomenon that creates mass destruction as far as its deadly lava can reach right Not quite Elizabeth Rusch explores volcanoes in their entirety explaining how theyre not all as bad as theyre made out to be Using examples of real volcanoes from around... |
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McToad Mows Tiny Island
Tom Angleberger - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover
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McToad likes Thursdays. Why? Because on every other day of the week, McToad mows Big Island, but on Thursdays, McToad mows Tiny Island. To do so, he puts his mower on the back of a truck, which drives to a train, which goes to a helicopter, which flies to a boat, which uses a crane to put the lawn... |
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Journey: Based on the True Story of OR7, the Most Famous Wolf in the West
Emma Bland Smith - Little Bigfoot
Format: Print book
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This beautiful picture book follows the journey of a young gray wolf who garnered nationwide attention when he became the first wild wolf in California in almost a century. Using facts recorded by Fish & Wildlife scientists, author Emma Bland Smith imagines the wolf's experiences... |
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Ming's Adventure with the Terracotta Army: A Story in English and Chinese
Li Jian - Tuttle Pub
Format: Hardcover
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This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells a story about China's most famous archealogiclal site - the terracotta soldiers of Xi'an.When a special exhibition of terracotta warriors comes to town, Ming and his mother goes to see them at the museum. To remember... |
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