The Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
April, 17 2025 17:03:42
Perfect
By Davies, Nicola
Perfect is a story of anticipation, disappointment, acceptance, and, ultimately, love. Suffused with natural imagery, Perfect is an ideal way to open up the subject of disability with children, as well as being a great story in its own right. This beautifully illustrated, truly remarkable book is guaranteed to bring a lump to the throat.
Graffeg
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9781910862469
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Hardcover
The Happy Book
By Rash, Andy
From the creator of ARCHIE THE DAREDEVIL PENGUIN comes the unique story of two friends who can't escape all the feels.Camper is happy as a clam and Clam is a happy camper. When you live in The Happy Book, the world is full of daisies and sunshine and friendship cakes . . . until your best friend eats the whole cake and doesn't save you one bite. Moving from happiness to sadness and everything in between, Camper and Clam have a hard time finding their way back to happy. But maybe happy isn't the goal--being a good friend is about supporting each other and feeling all the feels together.At once funny and thoughtful, The Happy Book supports social-emotional learning. It's a book to keep young readers company no matter how they're feeling!
In this sequel to Earth Space Moon Base, Monkey, Robot, and Deep-Sea Diver embark on a dangerous underwater quest! The jellyfish and spider crabs they encounter are the least of their worries as they search the depths for missing starfish in their bathysphere, the Guppy. Ben Joel Price's cheeky rhymes and limited yet striking palette evoke an enchanting world that will give young readers the explorer's bug!
Random House, 2015.
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9780385373135
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Print book
Tad and Dad
By Stein, David Ezra
Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein's expressive tale about familial love is full of funny, tender family dynamics that will evoke nods of recognition and lots of laughs. Tad the tadpole loves spending every minute with his awesome dad, whether they're swimming together, catching flies, or sleeping. But now little Tad is getting bigger. He's growing new limbs and jumping to new heights. His dad is proud, but when Tad's accomplishments carry over into nighttime - bringing lots of wiggling, croaking, and kicking in his sleep - their lily pad starts feeling mighty crowded! When Tad finally realizes it might be time for a bed of his own, will Dad be ready?
Nancy Paulsen Books
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9780399256714
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Hardcover
Mom School
By Slyke, Rebecca Van
In this adorable kid's-eye view of what would happen if Mom went to school, a little girl imagines Mom School, where all moms learn their amazing skills, like fixing a bike tire and baking cupcakes. With warm, funny illustrations and a fun role-reversal story in which moms act like kids, young readers will love imagining what would happen if their own moms went to Mom School."An appealing addition to read at Mother's Day and throughout the year." - School Library Journal"Gently funny and knowing, it's a good bet for moments of mother-child bonding." - Publishers Weekly[It's] refreshing to see the diverse array of moms participating in fishing and sports in addition to baking sweet treats. This would make a unique choice for back-to-school time.
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
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9780385388931
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Hardcover
Caillou
By Delporte, Corinne
On a very special hike in the woods, Grandpa tells Caillou the story of their fall family tradition. He explains that when Daddy was a child, he played a fun game while they were out hiking: catching a falling leaf before it touched the ground. Since then, the game has become a tradition and this year, Grandpa asks Caillou to be part of it. Caillou finds it difficult, but after a few tries he finally succeeds in catching his very first leaf! The book includes a game of picture dominoes for more family fun. Who knows, this could be the start of your own family tradition!Adapted from the popular television series, the books in the Playtime series show Caillou discovering the world around him as he moves toward a greater understanding of his environment.
Caillou
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9782897184964
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Paperback
Dojo Daycare
By Tougas, Chris
One morning, six young ninjas are dropped off at Dojo Daycare. As soon as their ninja moms and ninja dads have left: KABOOM! KAPOW! The ninja boys and girls kick, push, punch, and quickly turn the place upside down in a full-blown ninja riot. Try as he might, the hapless master can’t control the children, and the disaster plays out through lunchtime and story time. No one heeds the master’s repeated mantra of honor, kindness, and respect — until one little ninja steps up and rallies his ninja pals to undo all that they have done, just in time for pickup. Digitally rendered ninjas pop off the page in this rowdy tale. Told in rhyming verse with a lively rhythm, comic expressions, and big sound effects, Dojo Daycare makes for an unbeatably riotous read-aloud story.
Owlkids Books
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9781771470575
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Hardcover
Just Grandma, Grandpa, and Me
By Mayer, Mercer
Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is spending the day with Grandma and Grandmpa in these classic, funny, and heartwarming stories. Featuring Just Grandma and Me and Just Grandpa and Me, this two-in-one picture book is an endearing tribute to all of the cherished memories that grandparents help us create.
Random House, 2016.
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9780553539868
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Print book
Sea Rex
By Idle, Molly
What could that be down in the sea?Is it a fish?A snail?A mermaid's tail?No, it's bigger than that . . .a LOT bigger . . .it's Sea Rex! Join Cordelia and her cretacious companions as they spend a memorable day at the beach, as only dinosaurs can do!
Perfect
By Davies, Nicola
Perfect is a story of anticipation, disappointment, acceptance, and, ultimately, love. Suffused with natural imagery, Perfect is an ideal way to open up the subject of disability with children, as well as being a great story in its own right. This beautifully illustrated, truly remarkable book is guaranteed to bring a lump to the throat.
The Happy Book
By Rash, Andy
From the creator of ARCHIE THE DAREDEVIL PENGUIN comes the unique story of two friends who can't escape all the feels.Camper is happy as a clam and Clam is a happy camper. When you live in The Happy Book, the world is full of daisies and sunshine and friendship cakes . . . until your best friend eats the whole cake and doesn't save you one bite. Moving from happiness to sadness and everything in between, Camper and Clam have a hard time finding their way back to happy. But maybe happy isn't the goal--being a good friend is about supporting each other and feeling all the feels together.At once funny and thoughtful, The Happy Book supports social-emotional learning. It's a book to keep young readers company no matter how they're feeling!
All Around Us
By GonzaÌlez, Xelena
"All Around Us begs to be shared over and over." -- Yuyi Morales "A transcendent, perfectly gorgeous book." - Naomi Shihab Nye ALSC Notable Childrens Book 2018 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book2018 American Indian Youth Literature Award: Picture Book Honor Best Picture Book, Texas Institute of Letters 2017 Tomás Rivera Childrens Book AwardGrandpa says circles are all around us. He points to the rainbow that rises high in the sky after a thundercloud has come. "Can you see? Thats only half of the circle. That rest of it is down below, in the earth." He and his granddaughter meditate on gardens and seeds, on circles seen and unseen, inside and outside us, on where our bodies come from and where they return to. They share and create family traditions in this stunning exploration of the cycles of life and nature.This is a debut picture book for Xelena Gonzalez and Adriana Garcia.
In the Deep Dark Deep
By Price, Ben Joel
In this sequel to Earth Space Moon Base, Monkey, Robot, and Deep-Sea Diver embark on a dangerous underwater quest! The jellyfish and spider crabs they encounter are the least of their worries as they search the depths for missing starfish in their bathysphere, the Guppy. Ben Joel Price's cheeky rhymes and limited yet striking palette evoke an enchanting world that will give young readers the explorer's bug!
Tad and Dad
By Stein, David Ezra
Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein's expressive tale about familial love is full of funny, tender family dynamics that will evoke nods of recognition and lots of laughs. Tad the tadpole loves spending every minute with his awesome dad, whether they're swimming together, catching flies, or sleeping. But now little Tad is getting bigger. He's growing new limbs and jumping to new heights. His dad is proud, but when Tad's accomplishments carry over into nighttime - bringing lots of wiggling, croaking, and kicking in his sleep - their lily pad starts feeling mighty crowded! When Tad finally realizes it might be time for a bed of his own, will Dad be ready?
Mom School
By Slyke, Rebecca Van
In this adorable kid's-eye view of what would happen if Mom went to school, a little girl imagines Mom School, where all moms learn their amazing skills, like fixing a bike tire and baking cupcakes. With warm, funny illustrations and a fun role-reversal story in which moms act like kids, young readers will love imagining what would happen if their own moms went to Mom School."An appealing addition to read at Mother's Day and throughout the year." - School Library Journal"Gently funny and knowing, it's a good bet for moments of mother-child bonding." - Publishers Weekly[It's] refreshing to see the diverse array of moms participating in fishing and sports in addition to baking sweet treats. This would make a unique choice for back-to-school time.
Caillou
By Delporte, Corinne
On a very special hike in the woods, Grandpa tells Caillou the story of their fall family tradition. He explains that when Daddy was a child, he played a fun game while they were out hiking: catching a falling leaf before it touched the ground. Since then, the game has become a tradition and this year, Grandpa asks Caillou to be part of it. Caillou finds it difficult, but after a few tries he finally succeeds in catching his very first leaf! The book includes a game of picture dominoes for more family fun. Who knows, this could be the start of your own family tradition!Adapted from the popular television series, the books in the Playtime series show Caillou discovering the world around him as he moves toward a greater understanding of his environment.
Dojo Daycare
By Tougas, Chris
One morning, six young ninjas are dropped off at Dojo Daycare. As soon as their ninja moms and ninja dads have left: KABOOM! KAPOW! The ninja boys and girls kick, push, punch, and quickly turn the place upside down in a full-blown ninja riot. Try as he might, the hapless master can’t control the children, and the disaster plays out through lunchtime and story time. No one heeds the master’s repeated mantra of honor, kindness, and respect — until one little ninja steps up and rallies his ninja pals to undo all that they have done, just in time for pickup. Digitally rendered ninjas pop off the page in this rowdy tale. Told in rhyming verse with a lively rhythm, comic expressions, and big sound effects, Dojo Daycare makes for an unbeatably riotous read-aloud story.
Just Grandma, Grandpa, and Me
By Mayer, Mercer
Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is spending the day with Grandma and Grandmpa in these classic, funny, and heartwarming stories. Featuring Just Grandma and Me and Just Grandpa and Me, this two-in-one picture book is an endearing tribute to all of the cherished memories that grandparents help us create.
Sea Rex
By Idle, Molly
What could that be down in the sea?Is it a fish?A snail?A mermaid's tail?No, it's bigger than that . . .a LOT bigger . . .it's Sea Rex! Join Cordelia and her cretacious companions as they spend a memorable day at the beach, as only dinosaurs can do!