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Last updated February 3, 2022
Negative Cat
Blackall, Sophie
Max isn't a typical cat, but his loving owner still sees the best in him"--
Check AvailabilityDad Bakes
Yamasaki, Katie
Dad rises before the sun, goes to work at the bakery where he kneads, rolls, and bakes bread, and as the world starts its day, Dad heads home to his young daughter where they play, read, and bake together.
Check AvailabilityWe Listen To Our Bodies
Bowers, Lydia
Our bodies let us know if we feel unsafe or might be in danger and can tell us when we are calm or need healthy touch. In this story, Mr. B helps Deja understand what her body is telling her by asking her to describe what her body is feeling"--
Check AvailabilityFrom The Tops Of The Trees
Yang, Kao Kalia
A powerful true story of a young girl who has never known life outside a refugee camp and a father determined to help her dream beyond the fences that confine them"--
Check AvailabilitySome Days
Stamm, Julie A.
Some days Wyatt and his mom have big adventures and some days, when his mom's multiple sclerosis flares up, they have small adventures.
Check AvailabilityGrumpy Monkey Oh, No! Christmas
Lang, Suzanne
The jungle animals try to share their excitement over Christmas with Jim Panzee, but he feels too grumpy to appreciate their efforts.
Check AvailabilityCarla And The Christmas Cornbread
Hall, Carla
When Carla accidentally ruins a Christmas surprise for Santa, she must find a way to make things right again. Includes a recipe for cornbread.
Check AvailabilityEverybody In The Red Brick Building
Wynter, Anne
In the middle of the night, a chain reaction of noises wakes the residents of an urban apartment building, and then lulls them back to sleep"--
Check AvailabilityA House
Henkes, Kevin
Bright illustrations paired with interactive call-and-response questions tell of what makes a house a home.
Check AvailabilityDoing Business
Harris, Shawn
This bright, brilliant, and drily humorous new picture book is the perfect go-to guide for going Number Two. Someone has done business where they're not supposed to. But who was it? Suspense builds as suspects are rhythmically, methodically eliminated. We know it wasn't the baby (diaper), or Daddy (bathroom), or the lion at the zoo (too risky). There's a place for everything, and Shawn Harris's snappy text and stylish, accessible art shine in this universal, hilarious, and perfectly paced picture book about the right place for bathroom business.
Check AvailabilityThe Smart Cookie
John, Jory
This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren't the only ingredients for intelligence?"--
Check AvailabilityOur Table
Reynolds, Peter H.
Violet longs for the time when her family was connected: before life, distractions, and technology pulled them all away from each other. They used to gather at the table, with food and love, to make memories, share their lives, and revel in time spent together. But now her family has been drifting apart, and with nobody to gather around it, the table grows smaller and smaller. Can Violet remind her family of the warmth of time spent together, and gather around the table once more? A mystical fable that feels at once timeless and utterly of the present moment, Our Table is renowned, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds at his best. Exquisite, expressive watercolor tells a tender story, growing from monochrome into luscious, joyful color as Violet's family is reunited around the beloved table. An ode to traditions that unite families, Our Table brings readers together with a universal message of gratitude."--Amazon.com.
Check AvailabilityAda And The Galaxies
Lightman, Alan P.
Ada knows that the best place for star-gazing is on the island in Maine where she vacations with her grandparents. By day, she tracks osprey in the trees, paddles a kayak, and hunts for shells. But she's most in her element when the sun goes down and the stars blink to life. Will the fog this year foil her plans, or will her grandfather find a way to shine a spotlight on the vast puzzle of the universe . . . until the weather turns?"--Publisher's description.
Check AvailabilityOpposites Abstract
Willems, Mo
An inquisitive opposites book featuring original abstract artwork"--
Check AvailabilityStanley's Library
Bee, William.
All of Stanley’s rodent friends stop by to borrow a book that Stanley selected just for them, and later at the main branch, he hosts an out-of-this-world author visit from Agatha Mouse! The day concludes with Stanley’s comforting nighttime routine of supper, bath, and bed." -- Amazon.com.
Check AvailabilityVery Special Friends
Chapman, Jane
Mouse waits by the river for her Special Friends one fine day, joined by Rabbit, Frog, and Turtle, who stop to see why she is there and stay to keep her company as insects, other creatures, and a single cloud pass their way.
Check AvailabilityNosotros Means Us =
Valdivia, Paloma
A moving bilingual ode to the unshakeable bond between a parent and child in the tradition of Runaway Bunny and The Wonderful Things You Will Be.
Check AvailabilityWe All Play
Flett, Julie.
Join celebrated artist Julie Flett on a joyful romp with animals. From chasing, chirping birds, to swimming, squirting whales, this book for young readers reminds them how animals play just like them. This picture book, with gorgeous images and sweet simple text, is a marvelous celebration of the interconnectedness of all creatures, and includes some Cree phrases. It is based on the Cree teaching of wahkohtowin, interconnectedness and play, and includes as well the English and Cree names of the animals in the book, all of whom are from 'Turtle Island' (North America)."--
Check AvailabilityAmara's Farm
Brown-Wood, JaNay
Amara is hosting a potluck for friends on her farm, and her snacks won’t be complete without pumpkins. She’s searched and searched, but she's grown so many plants that she needs help finding them. What do we know about pumpkins? They’re large, round, and orange--and, wait a minute, is that a pumpkin? No, that’s an apple. Where, oh, where could those pumpkins be?
Check AvailabilityTime For Bed, Old House
Bates, Janet Costa
Isaac is excited about having a sleepover at Grandpop's house, but he's a little nervous about being away from home for the first time. Luckily, his knowing Grandpop tells him it's not quite time to go to bed yet, first, he needs Isaac's help in putting the house to bed. Quietly and slowly, they move from room to room, turning out lights and pulling down shades, as Grandpop gently explains the nighttime sounds that Isaac finds unfamiliar. Now it's time to read the house a bedtime story (Isaac is good at reading the pictures). By the time the house is settled in for the night, Isaac and Grandpop are ready for bed, too! Janet Costa Bates's tender story and A. G. Ford's cozy illustrations will have families and extended families or friends eager to take a wise Grandpop's cue and embrace a new nighttime tradition.
Check AvailabilityThe Snow Globe Family
O'Connor, Jane
Two families--a large one that lives in a house and the other a tiny one that lives in a snow globe, look forward to a big snowstorm.
Check AvailabilityI Broke My Butt!
McMillan, Dawn
The inventive young hero from I Need a New Butt! is back and this time he has accidentally glued a serving tray to his behind -- and he's tickled pink! See, it's great for sliding down hills, surfing big waves, and other booty-full fun and games. Now all his friends want one too!
Check AvailabilityI Need A New Butt!
McMillan, Dawn
A young boy notices that his butt has a huge crack and he sets off to find a new one.
Check AvailabilityMy Butt Is So Silly!
McMillan, Dawn
Everyone's favorite character from I Need a New Butt!, I Broke My Butt!, and My Butt is So Noisy! is back in a hilarious new story about a silly butt that won't stop moving! The talented duo of children's author Dawn McMillan and illustrator Ross Kinnaird have created another delightful, laugh-out-loud tale of a bothersome backside that leads to all kinds of amusing adventures. The fun never stops, from the first page to the last of this newest book in the best-selling series".--Amzon.com
Check AvailabilitySnow Globe Wishes
Dealey, Erin
After the worst snowstorm of the year, a young girl wishes on a snow globe that everyone will come out to play and share a dream of peace.
Check AvailabilityThe Little Owl & The Big Tree
Winter, Jonah
There once was an owl who lived in a tree. Until one day her home was uprooted and she was taken far away from what she knew. Follow Rockefeller ("Rocky") the owl as she journeys to the bustling center of New York City and she's discovered among the branches of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. With human kindness and a dash of holiday spirit, can this brave little owl find a new home?"--
Check AvailabilityRed And Green And Blue And White
Wind, Lee
Inspired by a true story, this is a tale of a community that banded together to spread light. It's a holiday season that both Isaac, whose family is Jewish, and Teresa, whose family is Christian, have looked forward to for months! They've been counting the days, playing in the snow, making cookies, drawing (Teresa) and writing poems (Isaac). They enjoy all the things they share, as well as the things that make them different. But when Isaac's window is smashed in the middle of the night, it seems like maybe not everyone appreciates "difference.""--
Check AvailabilityBulldozer's Christmas Dig
Fleming, Candace
It's Christmas Eve and Bulldozer doesn't know what to get his friends for Christmas. With a little creativity, he will turn trash into treasure"--
Check AvailabilityThe Real Santa
Redd, Nancy Nielson
In this celebration of identity, family, and holiday cheer, one Black family embarks on a journey to discover what the real Santa looks like.
Check Availability20 Big Trucks In The Middle Of Christmas
Lee, Mark
The snowy town is filling up with a procession of trucks of all shapes and sizes, including a snowplow, a crane, a digger, a semitrailer transporting the town’s majestic Christmas tree, and even a flatbed carrying Santa’s sleigh. All in all, twenty trucks roll in full of sparkle and anticipation, ready to set up the holiday festivities. But when the star being hoisted to the top of the Christmas tree wobbles and crashes to the ground, what could possibly be used to replace it? Thankfully, a pair of siblings scan the scene and come up with the perfect solution. Author Mark Lee and illustrator Kurt Cyrus team up again for a buoyant story delivering satisfying rhymes, holiday spirit, and most importantly, twenty trucks for counting.
Check AvailabilityThe Big Bath House
Maclear, Kyo
Soon after a young girl arrives in Japan, she, her grandmother, her aunties, and some cousins celebrate cultural traditions together while visiting a bath house.
Check AvailabilityListen
Snyder, Gabi
Illustrations and easy-to-read text urge the reader to go beyond the noise of the city to listen to a crow's caw, rain dripping onto a sidewalk, and whispered goodnights. Includes notes about listening.
Check AvailabilityBorn On The Water
Hannah-Jones, Nikole
Stymied by her unfinished family tree assignment for school, a young girl seeks Grandma's counsel and learns about her ancestors, the consequences of slavery, and the history of Black resistance in the United States.
Check AvailabilitySweater Weather
Phelan, Matt
Sweaters on? Not yet! The air is crisp, and the leaves are bright—it’s the perfect autumn day to enjoy the outdoors. Papa Bear instructs his cubs to put on their sweaters, and patiently waits downstairs. When he checks on them, he learns that getting ready is no simple task. But even if this lovable bear family misses out on their planned outing, the evening sky still holds a beautiful surprise.
Check AvailabilityInside Cat
Wenzel, Brendan
Told in rhyming text, Inside Cat views the world through many windows, watching the birds, squirrels, and people go by--but when the door opens it discovers a whole new view.
Check AvailabilityThe Snowflake
Davies, Benji.
Tells the separate stories of one snowflake and one little girl, both longing for their own special place in the world ... The snowflake and Noelle discover that wherever we go, and however we fall, in the end, we all find a way to shine"--
Check AvailabilityWhen We Are Kind
Gray Smith, Monique
This book explores how the simple act of being kind, to others and oneself, affects all aspects of a child's life.
Check AvailabilityFluffy McWhiskers
Martin, Stephen W.
Fluffy McWhiskers is so cute that anyone who sees her instantly explodes, making it difficult for the little cat to find a single friend.
Check AvailabilityOff-limits
Yoon, Helen
For every child who has ever felt that grown-ups have all the fun here is a vicarious chance to slip behind the office door--and play ith all the tempting things that are off-limits. Dads office is off-limits which only makes it more intriguing to his curious young daughter. As soon as she sees an opening, she sneaks in to have a look around. After all, theres no harm in just looking, right? What she discovers is a magical wonderland of sticky tape, paper clips that make glorious strands, and a kaleidoscopic array of sticky notes. Who could possibly resist playing with those? In a joyful ode to office supplies, Helen Yoon leads a celebration of just-for-once breaking the rulesand offers a final, funny nod to adults who harbor a similar urge."--
Check AvailabilitySaturday At The Food Pantry
O'Neill, Diane
Molly and her mom do not always have enough food, so when they visit their local food pantry Molly she sees her classmate Caitlin who is embarrassed to be there, so Molly helps Caitlin realize everyone needs help sometimes.
Check AvailabilityColossal Cranes
Mitton, Tony
Rhyming text and illustrations describe different kinds of cranes.
Check AvailabilityMindful Mr. Sloth
Hudson, Katy
Sasha has one speed—fast. She loves to do lots of things, all at once, as fast as possible. Mr. Sloth has one speed—slow. He loves to do things one at a time, at a nice, easy pace. Can Mr. Sloth’s mindful ways teach Sasha to slow down and enjoy life? Best-selling author Katy Hudson gently weaves a mindfulness theme into this unlikely friendship tale between an energetic girl and a sloth, encouraging children to stop, breathe, and be present in every moment." --publisher's website.
Check AvailabilityFox
Thomas, Isabel
Fox teaches her cubs to survive in the wild, until one day she dies. Her body goes back to earth and grass and air, nourishing the world around her, showing that death is also a beginning"--
Check AvailabilityLittle Messy Marcy Su
Fu, Cherie
Little messy Marcy Su cleans the house to help her mother, but with every mess she picks up she somehow makes another. Includes Chinese language lesson.
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Beaty, Andrea
When Miss Greer asks each child in the class to write a story, second-grader Aaron, who loves to draw but struggles with reading, creates a story using pictures.
Check AvailabilityInterrupting Chicken
Stein, David Ezra.
It's bright and early on a Saturday morning, and the little red chicken wants cookies for breakfast. What better way to persuade Papa than by jarring him awake and gleefully interjecting cookies—and herself!—into every nursery rhyme they read together? Though the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe heartily endorses the little red chicken's plan, Papa has his own idea for a sweet breakfast for his determined daughter.
Check AvailabilityLittle Seeds Of Promise
Rafi, Sana
When Maya moves to a different country, she feels lonely and lost. Everything and everyone seems so unfamiliar here, and she wonders if she will ever find a way to fit in. Longing for her home, she holds tightly to the special seeds her grandmother gave her, afraid to plant them. Can she take the risk that they, and she, might grow and bloom in this new place?"--
Check AvailabilityTeo's Tutu
Macias, Maryann Jacob
Celebrating gender-creativity, the joy of dance and being yourself, this story follows Teo as he picks out a super sparkly outfit to wear in the big dance recital, but then wonders if it will put him too much in the spotlight.
Check AvailabilityWords To Make A Friend
Napoli, Donna Jo
When a young Japanese girl moves into her new house, she is happy to see a girl her age playing in the snow just outside her window. The only problem is the Japanese girl doesn’t speak English and the American girl doesn’t speak Japanese. How will these two girls have any fun at all? As it turns out, it’s not that hard when both girls are looking for a friend! What starts with a simple 'hello' and 'konnichiwa' becomes a day filled with fun in the snow." --publisher's website.
Check AvailabilityWhen I Wake Up
Fishman, Seth
A young child contemplates four different paths their day may take"--
Check AvailabilityBright Brown Baby
Pinkney, Andrea Davis.
Snuggle up with your little one and explore five wonderful poems that celebrate the sweet and loving bond between a parent and child, and the special moments of watching new life take shape. With positive affirmations, happiness and love, this is sure to become your child's favourite storytime.
Check AvailabilityBright Star
Morales, Yuyi
A nurturing voice reassures the lonely and afraid in difficult times"--
Check AvailabilityConstruction Site
Rinker, Sherri Duskey
Told in rhyming text, seven new road-building machines set out on a job--building, rolling, paving, and painting a brand new road.
Check AvailabilityDear Little One
Laden, Nina
This lyrical picture book celebrates all the wonder and beauty in the natural world, featuring Mother Nature personified. From the treasure of flowers to the mystery of insects this book encourages children to explore their world and be grateful for all that surrounds them"--
Check AvailabilityDucks Overboard!
Motum, Markus
Inspired by a real incident, this look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. A picture book with an ultimately hopeful message about environmental issues and the state of our oceans. An end map documents the widely scattered journey of the real-life plastic ducks, showing where they have been found, as well as facts about the ways plastic is affecting various parts of the world.
Check AvailabilityGladys The Magic Chicken
Rubin, Adam
In Ancient Times, Gladys the dancing chicken goes on an epic adventure when she is mistaken for a magical chicken who grants wishes to those she encounters.
Check AvailabilityHealing Breath
Meyer, William
A guided meditation that uses imagery of nature to help young readers focus the mind, find inner peace, and appreciate the beauty of the natural world"--
Check AvailabilityHow To Change The World In 12 Easy Steps
Tierney, Peggy
How to Change the World in 12 Easy Steps was inspired by Eva Kor, a child survivor of Auschwitz. She always stressed to young audiences that even though a child, they had the power to change the world. Easy, simple gestures from picking up a piece of trash on the sidewalk, tidying a bedroom, accepting someone who is different, along with other gestures of kindness and thoughtfulness can make a big difference. The book could also serve as a starting point for a conversation on prejudice."--
Check AvailabilityIt Fell From The Sky
Fan, Terry
All the insects agree that the object that fell from the sky is a Wonder, but when Spider decides it is his, he risks losing all of his friends.
Check AvailabilityReturn Of The Underwear Dragon
Rothman, Scott
After realizing that the Underwear Dragon misbehaves only because he cannot read, Sir Cole and his would-be assistant, Claire, are determined to help the fearsome beast.
Check AvailabilityFederico And The Wolf
Gomez, Rebecca J.
A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf. Includes a recipe for pico de gallo and glossary of Spanish terms.
Check AvailabilityTrees
Johnston, Tony
Part poetry, part celebration of nature, turn the page of this book and enter the majestic world of trees"--
Check AvailabilityThe Year We Learned To Fly
Woodson, Jacqueline
By heeding their wise grandmother's advice, a brother and sister discover the ability to lift themselves up and imagine a better world"--
Check AvailabilityThe Leaf Thief
Hemming, Alice
Squirrel enjoys looking at the beautiful, colorful leaves, but everyday more and more disappear which makes him think someone is stealing them. Includes information on seasonal leaf loss in autumn.
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