| 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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| 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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| 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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| Kevin and the blackbirds / David Almond ; illustrated by P. J. Lynch. |
 "In medieval Ireland, a boy named Kevin is taken to a monastery by parents who can no longer afford to keep him, though they promise to bring him home when times are better. Meanwhile, Kevin works for the monks, who teach him hymns, prayers, and reading. He is content, though happiest when his work is done and he can roam the countryside, befriending wild creatures. As he grows older, the monks order him to stay indoors more, but Kevin longs for sunlight. He stretches his arms out the window, and two blackbirds build their nest in his hands. Fed by the monks and the birds, Kevin stays in the same position until three eggs are laid in the nest and the chicks hatch, fledge, and fly away. Released by the monks, Kevin returns home with his parents." --Publisher |
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| Curiosity shop : picture puzzles to search and solve / Walter Wick. |
 "In this search-and-find adventure, inquisitive readers will explore all the tantalizing collections in the Curiosity Shop. Could the mountains of items and optical illusions throughout the pages actually be contained in one miniature building? Readers of all ages will welcome the twelve exciting photographs with fascinating objects, along with the challenging rhyming text with lists of items to seek and find"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Bea's bad day / Tom Percival. |
 Bea struggles to manage her emotions when her birthday does not go according to plan. |
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| Where to hide a star / Oliver Jeffers. |
 Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help, and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole! But there, he discovered that he wasn't the only one who had always dreamed of having a star as a friend . . . |
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| Ten little eggs : a celebration of family / written by Mary Hassinger ; illustrated by Jess Mikhail. |
 Ten Little Eggs celebrates springtime and the bond between a parent and child. With sweet and silly read-aloud rhymes and adorable illustrations, this book reminds readers that families come in all shapes and sizes, but what holds them together is love. Perfect for Easter or any time of the year, children will enjoy turning the pages of this playful picture book to discover what unusual critters are inside each of the ten little eggs. |
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| Loose threads : a story about me, mom, and dad / [written and illustrated by] Airien Ludin. |
 "Mom, Dad, and I have the happiest days together, full of delicious meals, arts and crafts, and goodnight hugs. One day, though, Mom gets sick. She will never get better. Like a ball of yarn, I unravel and get tangled up in my emotions. But when Dad and I talk about our sadness, the knots slowly loosen a bit. And in time, sharing our grief frees up some room for beautiful memories, old and new. In this moving and heartrending tale crafted for children aged 5 and above, readers are invited to navigate the journey of bereavement, love, and resilience alongside a family facing an unimaginable loss."-- Amazon website. |
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| The helping sweater / Rachel Más Davidson. |
 Celebrates kindness and the power of small actions. |
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| Griso : the one and only / Roger Mello ; with illustrations based on the world's art ; translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn. |
 "The last of his kind, Griso travels the world searching for unicorn companions. He asks beetles, chameleons, and buffalos if they've seen any mythical creatures like him, and all send him on his way saying, "Neither here nor at the edge of the world." Griso gallops across plains, marshes, and mountains, he trots into the sunset and chats with fearsome narwals by the sea. On each spread, we see Griso rendered in a new artistic style, portrayed as a shadowy cave painting, a chivalrous medieval stead, or lost along a mind-bending surrealist horizon. Griso, the Unique introduces young readers to artistic movements spanning the 7th to 18th century, leaping across time and color with the flip of a page. In Daniel Hahn's exquisite translation, Griso, the Unique opens the doors to a world of African painting, Tang Dynasty murals, medieval tapestries, and art hidden beneath Egyptian pyramids. A song of color, time, expression, and a fantastical search for belonging by Brazilian visionary, Roger Mello."--Amazon. |
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| The sorry plane / Deborah MacNamara ; illustrated by Zoe Si. |
 A book about two sisters, a broken balloon, and an owed apology. |
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| Love is here with you : a lullaby of blessings / Jyoti Rajan Gopal ; illustrated by Nabi H. Ali. |
 As a family sings their baby to sleep, deities from the Hindu pantheon act as guardians of sweet slumber, from wise Ganesha, remover of obstacles; to joyful Krishna, prince of music; to powerful Durga, goddess of strength and protection. |
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| Follow your heart / Emma Dodd. |
 A little dolphin learns that whatever path you choose in life, following your heart means you can't go wrong. A heartwarming and important message about trusting your instincts and believing in yourself. |
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| Hap-pea Valentine's Day! / Keith Baker. |
 "It is Valentine's Day, and there are lots of hap-pea hearts for the peas to give away."--Provided by publisher. |
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| Alice in a winter wonderland / Jan Brett. |
 Alice follows a white rabbit down a glacier crevasse and goes on a fantastical Alaskan adventure full of absurd people and animals. |
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| Dancing dumplings for my one and only / Eva Wong Nava ; illustrated by Natelle Quek. |
 When Grandma falls ill, a young girl pours her love, memories and worry into the meat and cabbage dumplings that Grandma taught her to make, in a book that includes an author's note about the importance of cultural foods. |
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| The Chinese New Year helper / by Ying Chang Compestine ; illustrated by Ginnie Hsu. |
 Jia, eager to help with Chinese New Year preparations at her family's restaurant, is disappointed when told she is too young until she unexpectedly becomes a vital part of the lion dance performance. |
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| Bigfoot's big heart / written by Sarah Glenn Marsh ; illustrated by Ishaa Lobo. |
 "When Bigfoot loses the valentines he meant to send to his fellowmonsters in hiding, scouts from all over the world come together todeliver the letters."--Provided by publisher. |
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| Brown girl, brown girl / by Leslé Honoré ; illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera. |
 Illustrations and rhyming text encourage brown girls to take courage from their predecessors and follow their dreams. |
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| 5-minute Marvel Spidey and his amazing friends stories / [adapted by Steve Behling ; all illustrations by Premise Entertainment]. |
 "This exciting Spidey and His Amazing Friends collection featurestwelve stories that can be read aloud in five minutes. Each action-packed adventure is paired with colorful illustrations featuring Team Spidey, as well as baddies like Electro, Rhino, and Gobby."--Provided by publisher. |
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| The little puppy / Nicola Killen. |
 When a play date with Grandma's new puppy Milo does not go as planned, Ollie finds a way to still have fun. |
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| A sea of gold : a Ukrainian family's story through the generations / Patricia Polacco. |
 As war erupts around them, a family of sunflower farmers must leave their beloved home in Cherinovska, Ukraine and start over in America. |
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| Ten-word tiny tales of love / Joseph Coelho ; with illustrations by Sydney Smith, Mark Janssen, Natalia Shaloshvili, Katherine Child, Jarvis [and sixteen others]. |
 "In this . . . compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us cherished moments between siblings, worlds where nature blooms and heals, touching tales of beloved pets, and more. Each ten-word tale has been paired with one of the finest illustrators working today, among them Jon Klassen, Jarvis, Bob Graham, Myo Yim, Victoria Turnbull, and Ken Wilson-Max. Together the words and pictures set up a space for creativity as young readers imagine how the story might unravel--and are inspired to pen a ten-word tiny tale of their own"--Provided by publisher. |
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| My afro is a rising sun / written by Yaram Yahu ; illustrated by DeAnn Wiley. |
 Celebrates Black hair and heritage through the lens of a young boy and his afro. |
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| To see an owl / Matthew Cordell. |
 Inspired by her teacher, Mr. Koji, a girl begins bird watching in the hopes of seeing an owl. |
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| Raven's ribbons / written by Tasha Spillett-Sumner ; illustrated by Daniel Ramirez. |
 "A boy shares his dream of wearing a traditional ribbon skirt to the community's round dance with his grandmother"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The walk / written by Winsome Bingham ; illustrated by E.B. Lewis. |
 As a little girl accompanies her grandma on a walk to the polling station, members of their community join and the grandmother explains the importance of their journey. |
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| Bert, the bowerbird : the small bird with a big heart / Julia Donaldson, Catherine Rayner. |
 Bert the bowerbird is looking for love. He has made the most perfect bower, complete with a pretty purple flower, and he is hoping it will help him to meet the bird of his dreams. But when Nanette comes along, she is far from impressed. Poor Bert is hurt, and flies off to bring her presents a plenty. But will it ever be enough, and is Nanette really right for Bert? |
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| How to catch a groundhog / Alice Walsted & Emma Gillette ; based on designs by Andy Elkerton. |
 "The How to Catch kids are playing outside when they accidentally wake the groundhog living in the park. When the groundhog runs away, the kids realize that tomorrow is Groundhog's Day. If they don't catch the groundhog and bring him back, the town won't know when winter ends"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid comes home for Christmas / text by Dolly Parton with Erica S. Perl ; lyrics by Dolly Parton ; art by MacKenzie Haley. |
 French bulldog Billy the Kid must choose between family and fame when his band books a performance at Barkafeller Center on Christmas Day. |
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| Christmas forever : escape to the North Pole / written by Elysa Dutton ; illustrated by Manu Montoya. |
 "A group of Christmas tree ornaments plan a great escape to the North Pole but run into a cat-shaped problem"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| One foggy Christmas Eve / by Kerilynn Wilson. |
 On Christmas Eve, a determined little girl overcomes thick fog and hazardous weather to visit her grandparents, relying on creativity and the magic of familial bonds. |
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| Mr. Santa / Jarvis. |
 "With wit and affection, the inimitable Jarvis imagines the giddy wonder of a child who finds she has Santa all to herself--with free rein to ask all the questions that spring to mind." -- provided by the publisher. |
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| Busy Betty & the perfect Christmas present / by Reese Witherspoon ; illustrated by Xindi Yan. |
 Busy Betty makes a Christmas cookie stand to earn money to buy presents, but when no customers brave the cold, she decides to bake personalized cookies for her family instead. |
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| Christmas at Hogwarts / by J.K. Rowling ; illustrated by Ziyi Gao. |
 ""Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow." So begins Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and the heartwarming story of Harry Potter's first Christmas at Hogwarts. From the Great Hall decked with magnificent fir trees to cozy evenings in the Gryffindor Common Room to the joy of presents on Christmas morning, it's a holiday filled with warmth, friendship, good food, and magical surprises that Harry will never forget. With text drawn directly from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and luminous illustrations by artist Ziyi Gao, this favorite moment from one of the most beloved books of all time is now fully illustrated in a picture book for the whole family to enjoy"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| A very dinosaur Christmas / Adam Wallace ; art by Christopher Nielsen. |
 Unwelcomed chaos ensues when dinosaurs join in the Christmas festivities. Includes instructions on making a dinosaur ornament. |
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| It's Christmas, Curious George! / written by Cynthia Platt ; illustrated in the style of H.A. Rey by Rea Zhai. |
 "Celebrate the Christmas season with Curious George! It's Christmas Eve and George should be asleep...but this curious little monkey knows Santa is on his way. With fun flap reveals, readers will follow George on a magical sleigh ride from house to house as he helps Santa on one very special night. The perfect book to gift little ones during the holiday season."--Publisher. |
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| 'Twas the night before Christmas / adapted from the poem by Clement C. Moore ; pictures by Jane Chapman. |
 "On the night of Christmas Eve, a family of bears settles down to sleep until Papa Bear is awakened by a racket outside. Polar bear Santa in a sleigh pulled by eight dog-deer brings festive commotion and joy to the classic holiday tale."-- Front jacket flap. |
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| A little spot of anxiety / written & illustrated by Diane Alber. |
 Anxiety comes from feelings of being worried, scared, or anxious. When these feelings are in small amounts that's okay because they are there to help protect us, but when they get TOO BIG, they become overwhelming and need to be managed. When a child experiences anxiety it can prevent them from doing what he/she wants and and/or needs to do, which can make anxiety a disability. This story addresses how anxiety can affect all ages and how it can show up in all different situations. The Gray SPOT in the story creates a visual representation of Anxiety so that a child can see when it's gets too big, and how to shrink it back to a Green PEACEFUL SPOT. It offers creative strategies for children to help cope with anxiety as well. From the tip of my finger, to the center of my palm, I can do this! I can be calm! This worry grew too big, and cannot stay, take a deep breath, and blow it away! The goal of this book is to give children the tools needed to identity what emotion they are feeling and how to properly manage that emotion. |
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| A little spot of anger / written & illustrated by Diane Alber. |
 Kids experience frustrating situations everyday, whether it's someone taking their toy or they feel like they can't do something. This story shows them that instead of yelling or stomping their feet, they can practice some fun ways to help them stay calm. |
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| In the groves / by Andrea Cruz Floren. |
 Longing to see the orange groves that are a part of her family lore, Clara spends a day with her abuelo in the groves creating memories of her own. |
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| Duck, Duck, Goose! / John Hare. |
 "Duck, Duck, and Goose encounter an interesting and unlikely new friend during their migration south for the winter"-- Provided by publisher. |
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