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Snow Birds

Kirsten Hall - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . . You've heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime - but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse and striking illustrations,...
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Just Like Rube Goldberg: The Incredible True Story of the Man Behind the Machines

Sarah Aronson - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Discover how Rube Goldberg followed his dreams to become an award-winning cartoonist, inventor, and even an adjective in the dictionary in this inspiring and funny biographical picture book. Want to become an award-winning cartoonist and inventor? Follow your dreams, just like Rube Goldberg!...
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With Your Paw In Mine

Jane Chapman - Tiger Tales
Format: Hardcover

Kleine Miki houdt haar moeders poot dag en nacht vast. En als ze groter wordt, vindt ze een speciaal vriendje, Amak, met wie ze haar avonturen beleeft. Als er opeens gevaar dreigt, houden de ottertjes elkaar stevig vast. Maar is dat genoeg om veilig te blijven? Een adembenemend verhaal...
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The Cheyenne People

Shalini Saxena - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Print book

The remarkable Cheyenne have adapted to many changes throughout their history. In the 1700s, they shifted from an agricultural lifestyle to one focusing on hunting buffalo on the Great Plains. They had to adapt again in the 1870s after they were forced onto reservations. Readers will be introduced...
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Humphrey's school fair surprise

Betty G Birney - G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Format: Print book

Everyone's favorite classroom pet is starring in chapter books! Class pets don't usually go to the school fair, but of course Humphrey does!Besides the usual bouncy castles, beanbag games, painted faces, and delicious treats, Longfellow School's fair is also having a contest for best...
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Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music

Margarita Engle - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Girls cannot be drummers. Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule - until the drum dream girl. In her city of drumbeats, she dreamed of pounding tall congas and tapping small bongs. She had to keep quiet. She had to practice in secret. But when at last...
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School Trip: A Graphic Novel

Jerry Craft - Quill Tree Books
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft is back with the newest adventures of Jordan, Drew, Liam, and all the characters that fans first met in New Kid, winner of the Newbery Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Award! In this full-color contemporary graphic novel, the gang from...
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Bird Show

Susan Stockdale - Peachtree Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover

You?re invited to the Bird Show! Award-winning author-illustrator Susan Stockdale welcomes readers to a beautiful fashion show starring some of the world?s most spectacular birds.Birds may be one color or many. Their feathers may be simple and solid or speckled, striped, or spotted. They...
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Could You Ever Dive With Dolphins!?

Sandra Markle - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Spend a day in the life of a bottlenose dolphin in the first book in this new series from Sandra Markle, the bestselling author of the What If You Had... series!What if you could spend a day with your favorite animals? What would you eat? How would you play? Would you ever want to leave?Dive...
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Sidney, Stella, and the Moon

Emma Yarlett - Templar
Format: Print book

Sidney and Stella do everything together . . . except share!Twins Sidney and Stella love doing everything together. Everything except share. When a quarrel over a bouncy ball spells cosmic disaster, the twins must face their biggest-ever challenge: working together to find a new moon!
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