| Mama's roti / by Raakhee Mirchandani ; illustrated by Shreya Gupta. |
 Parallel text and illustrations depict the importance of roti in both India and America and what it symbolizes. |
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| The most important thing / Antonella Abbatiello. |
 "The animals are convinced each knows the most important thing. They argue their case, until the wise owl shows them that everybody has something special to offer."-- Back cover. |
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| I love to watch you grow! / words by Erin Guendelsberger ; pictures by Marybeth Nelson. |
 "Come along with Elmo and the Sesame Street friends as they visit the community garden and discover all the amazing ways they are growing, just like a garden! This charming story is filled with sweet rhymes of love and pride from big to little, colorful nature illustrations, as well as subtle themes of conservation, sustainability, and taking care of the Earth. A delightful celebration of all the wonderful things you can do as you learn, this encouraging children's book is a reminder of the special journey it is to grow and how much love is shared along the way!"-- Amazon website. |
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| Cat's colors / Jane Cabrera. |
 A cat describes ten different colors and tells which one is its favorite. |
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| Alfie explores A to Z : a seek-and-find adventure / Jeff Drew. |
 "Alfie the bookworm travels through the alphabet in search of his pet dust bunny, Betty, in this interactive seek-and-find picture book adventure"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Karma is three cats : life according to Taylor Swift's kitty best friends / Bella Montgomery ; illustrated by Carolina Marando |
 Meet the hardest-working cats in show biz! Join Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button--Taylor Swift's BFFs (best feline friends)--as they walk you through life with the world's biggest star. Follow along as they pull the invisible strings to help her smile, dream, write, perform, and more! |
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| Life is beautiful / Winsome Bingham ; illustrated by Molly Mendoza. |
 Granny Dee lives in Harlem, and every Saturday she takes three trains, and a bus to spend the day with her granddaughter -- but when her health starts to fail, it is her granddaughter who comes to visit her, while life lasts. |
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| Sunday / by Marcelo Tolentino ; translated by Rahul Bery. |
 Martin and his family spend every Sunday together and every Sunday they have the same routine. Not this Sunday, he decides while everyone else watches TV, cooks, and folds laundry. Instead, Martin invents a world adventure with his dog, Maize, braving extreme cold alongside penguins on ice caps, facing a dragon, confronting pirate ships, and crossing an arid desert on a camel's back. When he returns from his travels happy and exhausted, he recounts his magical journey with Grandma, who marvels at his courage and wonders where he will go next. |
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| One day at a time : a story about healing from divorce / by Rachel Ip ; illustrated by Natelle Quek. |
 "A heartfelt exploration of divorce through the lens of two siblings, Robin and Poppy, told over the course of a year."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Miles comes home / words by Sarah S. Brannen ; pictures by Forrest Burdett. |
 Miles is excited and scared on adoption day, but when his new dads, Teddy and David, arrive at the foster home, they bring warmth and understanding, plus he now has a sibling, in a book celebrating gay parents. |
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| More than peach : "changing the world ... one crayon at a time!" / Bellen Woodard ; illustrated by Fanny Liem. |
 A Black girl's simple observation propels her into activism. Includes back matter about becoming a leader and improving your community. |
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| The most amazing bird / written by Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak ; illustrated by Andrew Qappik, CM. |
 "A young girl discovers nature's surprising beauty in this tale from a renowned Inuit storyteller. When Aggataa goes for a cold winter walk with her grandmother, she's surprised by a sudden CRAH! All the birds have flown south for the winter except one kind--the tulugarguat, the ravens. They're the ugliest birds that Aggaataa has ever seen. They look like they slept in their coats--coats that don't even fit! However, as the winter slowly moves towards spring, Aggataa connects with one small raven in particular. As the seasons change in full, the ravens leave and are replaced by seagulls, cranes, geese, ducks, and swans--all of them far more elegant than the "Ugly Bird." But where Aggataa once thought the ravens odd for visiting during the harshest part of the year, she now finds herself watching the horizon, waiting for the return of the most amazing bird. This touching story by award-winning author Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak reminds us of our lasting connection to nature, while art by celebrated illustrator Andrew Qappik, CM, illuminates the enduring magic of the changing seasons."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Maya and the Beast / written by Maya Gabeira ; illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki. |
 Young Maya always hears of everyone in her fishing village being scared of "The Beast," the giant wave that crashes into the shoreline every day, and after seeing boys surfing it she is determined to surf it herself, showing everyone the beauty it has to offer. |
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| The Wills and the Won'ts / written by Angela Woolfe ; illustrated by Roland Garrigue. |
 The Wills and the Won'ts can't seem to agree on anything, so they build a wall to keep the other out. Until a hopeful young May realizes that perhaps they can find some common ground, if only they work together. |
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| Everything will be OK / by Anna Dewdney ; pictures by Judy Schachner. |
 A little bunny learns that while some days can feel more sad than happy, there's always a bright spot on the horizon. |
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| Hurry, Little Tortoise, time for school! / by Carrie Finison ; illustrated by Erin Kraan. |
 Little Tortoise hurries to school on her first day in order to be on time, but despite her best efforts she gets passed by all her friends. |
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| The story of Bodri / Hédi Fried ; illustrated by Stina Wirsén ; translated by Linda Schenck. |
 Hédi, a young Jewish girl, spends her days playing with her best friend and their dogs until Adolf Hitler's soldiers take Hédi's family away, while her dog, Bodri, awaits their return. |
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| Sometimes it's hard to be nice / Maggie C. Rudd ; illustrated by Kelly O'Neill. |
 While going about his day, a boy experiences the challenges of being kind, but with enough pracitce he soon discovers how great it feels to be nice. |
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| Marley's pride / written by Joëlle Retener ; illustrated by DeAnn Wiley. |
 "Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears? Highlighting the joyful experiences of a queer family of color finding community at Pride, this story features endmatter about the history of Pride, a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms, and a list of resources." |
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| Stop and smell the cookies / Gibson Frazier ; illustrated by Micah Player. |
 "Dash's mom helps him find a way to manage his big feelings"-- Provided by publisher |
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| Home in a lunchbox / by Cherry Mo. |
 After moving to America from Hong Kong, Jun feels isolated at her new school but discovers a sense of home in the familiar foods and flavors she finds in her lunchbox. |
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| Everywhere beauty is Harlem : the vision of photographer Roy DeCarava / Gary Golio ; art by E.B. Lewis. |
 "This visually stunning portrait of Black photographer Roy DeCarava, a child of the Harlem Renaissance and an artistic collaborator of Langston Hughes, takes readers through 1940s Harlem where beauty is everywhere as he immortalizes and documents the lives of ordinary Black people. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The rock in my throat / written by Kao Kalia Yang ; illustrated by Jiemei Lin. |
 "In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a Hmong refugee child navigating life at home and school in America while carrying the weight of her selective mutism"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Towed by Toad / Jashar Awan. |
 "A picture book about a helpful toad tow truck driver who needs some help of his own."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Abuelo, the sea, and me / written by Ismée Williams ; illustrated by Tatiana Gardel. |
 Season by season, a young girl walks with her abuelo along the beach as he shares stories about his life in Havana. |
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| The return of Thelma the unicorn / Aaron Blabey. |
 Told in rhyming text, Thelma is a pony who created a big splash when she dressed up and posed as a unicorn, but she returned to her best friend Otis the donkey when fame proved to be stressful; now her many fans want her back, and Thelma is reluctant--until Otis agrees to go along as her manager and backup, so she can concentrate on being awesome. |
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| Springtime storks : a migration love story / written by Carol Joy Munro ; art by Chelsea O'Byrne. |
 "Katerina and Luka, two majestic, mated white storks, are in flight when Katerina is shot down by a hunter and left severely injured. Nearby, a man and his granddaughter see the bird fall from the sky and rush to her rescue. As they nurse Katerina back to health, Luka, who has been by her side night and day, feels the coming cold and knows he must migrate--even though it means leaving his beloved Katerina behind, to be cared for by the family who rescued her. When spring arrives, Katerina watches the sky, hoping that she might see Luka's familiar silhouette again . . . and he returns! Together, they raise a new brood, overcoming Katerina's flightlessness with ingenuity and devotion"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Mazie's amazing machines / Sheryl Haft ; illustrated by Jeremy Holmes. |
 Mazie loves to use her knowledge of simple machines to help members of her family, but when one of her creations does not go as planned, Mazie's family is there to help her solve her problem. |
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| How we share cake / words & illustrations by Kim Hyo-eun ; translated by Deborah Smith. |
 "Making sure you get your rightful share in a family of five siblings is never easy. Everything must be carefully calculated and precisely measured to make sure no one misses out. How We Share Cake is a hilarious exploration of the timeless struggle for fairness and justice among brothers and sisters. This delightful story captures the very essence of family dynamics." -- Amazon. |
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| Winter solstice wish / by Kate Allen Fox ; illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. |
 On the shortest day of the year, communities come together to celebrate and savor every ray of light. |
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| Mabel wants a friend / Ariel Bernstein ; illustrated by Marc Rosenthal. |
 Mabel, a fox known for getting her way, discovers that making and keeping friends requires more than simply desiring it. |
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| I know how to draw an owl / Hilary Horder Hippely ; illustrated by Matt James. |
 A homeless girl, who lives in a car with her mother, draws a lifelike portrait of an owl based on firsthand experience. |
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| I wonder / words by K.A. Holt ; pictures by Kenard Pak. |
 Diverse children ask many questions, all of which a mother can answer with four simple words. |
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| When you find the right rock / text by Mary Lyn Ray ; art by Felicita Sala. |
 Large, small, or as big as a mountain -- somewhere there is a rock waiting for every single person. |
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| Before you were here / written by Scott Westerfeld ; illustrated by Jessica Lanan. |
 From sun beams to water, a young child discovers how the different ingredients of the natural world make them, and how the world connects each of us. |
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| Trucky Roads / words by Lulu Miller ; pictures by Hui Skipp. |
 Trucky Roads sees all kinds of trucks, and when he imagines the kinds of trucks that could be, there is no stopping him. |
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| The secret ingredient / written and illustrated by Paul Castle. |
 Follows Pringle and Finn as they deliver birthday cakes to their colorful animal friends. Along the way, our lovable penguins discover the "secret ingredients" to a happy family. |
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| I'm always loving you / Kathy Wolff ; illustrated by Acamy Schleikorn. |
 "With a sweet, rhyming text and joyful illustrations, this picture book honors unconditional love"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Invisible things / Andy J. Pizza & Sophie Miller. |
 "This creatively wacky and interactive exploration of the abstract concepts of the human experience, such as feelings and thoughts, encourages readers to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The trouble with children (according to Dog) / written by Katie Weaver; illustrated by Caner Soylu. |
 The family dog has a LOT to get off his chest. Because, well, living with children can be...challenging. Between playing dress-up, being squeezed too tightly, and dirty toys in Dog's water bowl, this canine has had ENOUGH!! Will Dog find that there are sweet moments to be cherished amidst the chaos? |
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| Plumber Pearl! / by Andrea Zimmerman ; pictures by Dan Yaccarino. |
 In rhyming text, Plumber Pearl fixes all the overflowing plumbing in an apartment building, but there is still water coming from somewhere. |
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| Belong / words by Mary Rand Hess ; pictures by Niña Mata. |
 In this warm, uplifting story, a new kid in town finds the courage to carve their own path, one that leads to a celebration of friendship and being yourself. |
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| Stopping by jungle on a snowy evening / Richard T. Morris ; illustrations by Julie Rowan-Zoch. |
 "A clever twist on Robert Frost's classic poem where a little boy riding a hippo gets into quite an argument with the bard over what would be a far more interesting plot to the poem"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Desi, Mami, and the never-ending worries / Eva Mendes ; illustrated by Abbey Bryant. |
 Desi has scary thoughts at night. Does that mean her brain is a monster? No, Mami explains, and shows Desi how to calm her anxiety and feel peaceful at bedtime. |
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| I am wriggly / Michael Rosen ; illustrated by Robert Starling. |
 With boisterous illustrations, this delightful read-aloud follows a very wriggly bunny who just can't stop moving, around and around, capturing the can't-sit-still spirit of children with energy to burn and inspiring interactive play. |
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| 5-minute kindness stories. |
 Celebrating the power of kindness and teamwork, this collection of nine PAW Patrol stories, each of which can be read in five minutes or less, follow Chase, Skye, Marshall and the rest of the puppy heroes as they lend a helping paw to someone in need. Whether they're helping a sick friend or scratching an itchy monkey, the PAW Patrol knows it's always best to choose kindness. In this collection, you'll find nine heroic stories of friendship, helping, and teamwork. Each story can be read aloud in about five minutes, making them ideal for bedtime--or any time! |
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| Between you and me / written by Rob Sanders ; illustrated by Raissa Figueroa. |
 Two young kids meet for the first time and a playful friendship begins. From their backyard to the rolling hills of their neighborhood to the unlimited dreamscape of their imaginations, the two discover what it's like to connect with a true friend in real life and make-believe. |
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| A pocket full of rocks / written by Kristin Mahoney ; illustrated by E.B. Goodale. |
 "A sweet and soulful celebration of how a child's imagination can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary treasures. You can do a lot with a pocket full of rocks... Rocks make excellent chairs for fairies, they are perfect for writing your name on the sidewalk, or just to hold in your hand when you need reassurance. And so the rocks pile up... Until the season turns and you need to make room for pockets full of petals. And shells. And acorns! Each season's treasure is kept and curated and loved, until it's time to give the treasures away and make room for new things to come. A Pocket Full of Rocks showcases how a creative child can see big possibilities in the smallest things. It's about noticing, collecting, appreciating, and sharing the wonders around us every day"--Amazon.com. |
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| The interpreter / words by Olivia Abtahi ; pictures by Monica Arnaldo. |
 "Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant's office, and the auto shop. She helps them translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. It's an important job, and it can even be fun. It's also hard work. Sometimes Cecilia's second job is so much responsibility, it feels like she'll split in two! Is it time for Cecilia to blow her whistle and call for a time-out?"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Bianca and the butterfly / by Sergio Ruzzier. |
 Bianca, a young polar bear, befriends a beautiful butterfly who leads her to an unfamiliar world, and through curiosity, wonder, discomfort, homesickness and back, Bianca discovers she may love things she doesn't yet know. |
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| Mixed feelings / by Liana Finck. |
 "This exploration of mixed and wide-ranging emotions is presented in illustrated vignettes and beautifully articulate text. Each spread portrays a specific scenario involving a child and a phrase that reminds readers (young and old) that not all feelings can be summed up in a single word, or occur singularly. The text "Mostly happy but a little sad" accompanies a child leaving for the beach, but waving goodbye to his dog. "Like I'm trying hard to have fun" shows a child at a loud party, covering their ears. In her trademark style and funny-because-it's-real approach, Finck has created a deeply insightful book on feelings that validates the way we all experience the world"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Space for everyone / written by Seina Wedlick ; illustrated by Camilla Sucre. |
 Zainab cherishes time spent with family and friends around the kitchen table and worries these traditions will end after moving, only to find comfort as new friends and old neighbors gather around the same table in their new home. |
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| Wilder child / written by Nicolette Sowder ; artwork by Myo Yim. |
 Based on the author's poem, follows a group of children as they playfully explore the natural world. |
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| Saturday morning at the 'Shop / written by Keenan Jones ; illustrated by Ken Daley. |
 "Spend Saturday morning at the barbershop in this upbeat celebration of the spaces and places that bring communities together"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Girls on the rise / written by Amanda Gorman ; illustrated by Loveis Wise. |
 "Who are we? We are a billion voices, bright and brave; we are light, standing together in the fight. Girls are strong and powerful alone, but even stronger when they work to uplift one another. In this galvanizing original poem by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, girls and girlhood are celebrated in their many forms, all beautiful, not for how they look but for how they look into the face of fear"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Maisy big, Maisy small : a book of rhyming opposites / Lucy Cousins. |
 Maisy the mouse demonstrates pairs of opposites, including thick and thin, tall and short, young and old, and wiggly and straight. |
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| Seven little ducklings / Annette LeBlanc Cate. |
 "When a plump mother duck awakens one morning, she's stunned to discover that her seven eggs have hatched in the night and all of her ducklings have wandered off. Now she has to search for them out in the wild! The mother duck keeps careful count as she discovers her babies one by one-on branches, stuck in ooze, and even in the jaws of a fox. Five, six, seven . . . eight? Nine? Sharp-eyed readers will love seeing the mother unwittingly rescue not only her own ducklings, but also an unusual flock of other creatures! Luckily, she has plenty of love to give!"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| You can't catch me! / Catherine Rayner. |
 "Dexter the fox is frustrated when his owl and hare friends keep winning their chasing game--until he remembers that he has a specialtalent, too."--Provided by publisher. |
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| Oshún and me : a story of love and braids / written by Adiba Nelson ; illustrated by Alleanna Harris. |
 "It's Sunday, and that means it's Hair Day! As Mami weaves gold and cowrie shells into Yadira's hair, she tells her the story of the goddess Oshún, showing Yadi how her Afro Latin heritage is lovingly tucked into each braid and shell. The next day, Yadi arrives for her first day at a new school nervous about making friends, but with her beautiful braids, the click-clack of the cowrie shells, and a little guidance from Oshún, she finds she has everything she needs to be her best, most authentic self."--Provided by publisher. |
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| Kicks in the sky / C.G. Esperanza aka ChalaRanza. |
 Colorful, psychedelic sneakers hang from telephones wires all over the city. Up in the sky, they hang for all to marvel at. But when a few special pairs get knocked down, the kids have to try them on. Soon they're racing, dancing, learning to fly! These enchanted sneaks are out of this world--but where did they come from? And who would ever leave these behind? |
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| Beatrice likes the dark / by April Genevieve Tucholke ; illustrated by Khoa Le. |
 Beatrice likes the dark but her sister Roo likes the light, and while neither sister understands the other's preference, they both love each other. |
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| On our way! : what a day! / JaNay Brown-Wood ; illustrated by Tamisha Anthony. |
 In rhyming text, siblings search for the perfect birthday gift for their grandmother. |
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| There was a shadow / written by Bruce Handy ; illustrated by Lisk Feng. |
 "Invites careful observation of light and shadow in the natural world, as well as in our own emotional landscape"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| So cold! / story by John Coy ; illustrations by Chris Park. |
 "When the temperature drops far below freezing, many people plan to stay warm and cozy inside. But when it's 'so cold' that everyday things behave in unusual ways, it is worth the effort to get outside and play!" -- Amazon. |
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| Amelia Bedelia storybook favorites / by Herman Parish ; pictures by Lynne Avril. |
 "This storybook collection features five previously published stories about the childhood of Amelia Bedelia. The Amelia Bedelia books are great for reading together and for children just learning to read on their own. Amelia Bedelia's legendary mix-ups with words, idioms, and language make practicing reading comprehension and expanding vocabulary fun. This book is illustrated in full color throughout and also features games, puzzles, and a sticker sheet. With Amelia Bedelia, anything can happen--and it usually does!"--Amazon.com. |
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| The night before Christmas / Clement C. Moore classic retold by Noland Nixon. |
 Noland Nixon modernizes the language of Clement C. Moore's poem and the spirit of the season as an African American family awaits the arrival of Santa Claus. |
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| Guess who? : boo to you! / written by Katie Woolley ; illustrated by Grasya Oliyko. |
 Knock, knock! Guess who? It's Ghost and his spooky friends delivering Halloween treats. Open the door to see who's at home. You've been boo'd! |
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| Animal countdown / Laura Vaccaro Seeger. |
 "A lift-the-flap counting book that runs from ten to one, with a different endangered animal revealed on each page"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Ten on a twig / Lo Cole. |
 Illustrations and an easy-to-read countdown rhyme follow ten birds that, one by one, fall off the twig on which they were sitting, but the last one finds a surprise waiting. |
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| Birth of the Chosen One : a First Nations retelling of the Christmas story / Terry Wildman ; illustrated by Hannah and Holly Buchanan. |
 "Every year at Christmas, Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus-the Chosen One. This unique retelling is an Indigenous translation that recounts the Creator's Story following the tradition of Native storytellers' oral cultures. Discover the Christmas story afresh with the kids in your life"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Manolo & the unicorn / by Jackie Azúa Kramer & Jonah Kramer ; illustrated by Zach Manbeck. |
 Despite being teased by his classmates, Manolo continues to believe in unicorns and meets one of the magical creatures on his way home from school. |
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| Dragon noodle party : a story of Chinese zodiac animals / by Ying Chang Compestine ; illustrated by Paula Pang. |
 "The animals of the zodiac gather one by one to make long life noodles for Snake's birthday."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Buster and the Christmas parade / Dale Earnhardt Jr. [with Caryn Rivadeneira] ; illustrated by Ela Smietanka. |
 Buster embraces the true spirit of Christmas when he refuses to leave rival race car Scruff behind, even if it means missing the start of the parade. |
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| Cows and holly : new Christmas songs for all who dream / written, illustrated, and directed by Sandra Boynton ; [arranged and rearranged by Boynton & Ford]. |
 A Christmas album for everyone everywhere--plus illustrated songbook! Zooey Deschanel, Lyle Lovett, Yo-Yo Ma, Patti LuPone, Ral Esparza, Patrick Warburton, Chris Collingwood, Linda Eder, Stuart Duncan, Viktor Krauss, and many others perform a wild variety of new new new Christmas songs, all with a Christmas classics feel to them. (Plus "Deck the Halls" with a barnyard twist...) Ranging from 60s surf rock to a cappella motet to Celtic jig to 50s Rat Pack crooner to Doo-wop to Broadway to folk/country and beyond, Cows and Holly takes you on a wild and wonderful ride through the many moods of Christmas, through the many styles and eras of its music. |
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| Wonder & awe / Annie Herzig. |
 After befriending a snowy friend, whom she names Wonder, a young girl's sense of awe comes alive as she rediscovers the world through her new friend's eyes. |
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