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Sun Flower Lion
Henkes, Kevin
Invites the reader to see the sun, bright as a flower, a flower on a hill that looks like a lion, a lion that dreams of flowers as big as the sun, and more.
Check AvailabilityJulia's House Moves On
Hatke, Ben
Julia's house is restless. Julia and her family of lost creatures are ready to move on. But where will they go? And how will they get there? Don't worry--Julia has a plan for that! Julia always has a plan. But when Julia's plans all fail. What's left for her?"--Jacket flap.
Check AvailabilityPumpkin Jack
Hubbell, Will.
In the course of one year, a jack-o-lantern, discarded after Halloween, decomposes in the backyard and eventually grows new pumpkins from its seeds.
Check AvailabilityBunheads
Copeland, Misty
A young Misty Copeland discovers her love for dance through the ballet of Coppélia.
Check AvailabilityPeppa Pig And The Day Of Giving Thanks
Astley, Neville.
Peppa Pig and her brother, George, are out for a nature walk with Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig on a beautiful fall day. There are so many things to be thankful for-- the blue sky above, the trees full of apples, the pumpkins, the fallen leaves that are so fun to play in. When a rainstorm catches them by surprise, will it ruin their perfect autumn day? Or will it leave behind a surprise that Peppa might be thankful for after all?
Check AvailabilityWherever I Go
Copp, Mary Wagley,
Of all her friends, Abia has been at the Shimelba Refugee Camp the longest -- seven years, four months, and sixteen days. Papa says that’s too long and they need a forever home. Until then, though, Abia has something important to do. Be a queen. Sometimes she’s a noisy queen, banging on her drum as she and Mama wait in the long line for rice to cook for dinner. Sometimes she’s a quiet queen, cuddling her baby cousin to sleep while Auntie is away collecting firewood. And sometimes, when Papa talks hopefully of their future, forever home, Abia is a little nervous. Forever homes are in strange and faraway places—will she still be a queen? Filled with hope, love, and respect, this is a timely tribute to the strength and courage of refugees around the world.
Check AvailabilityI Am Every Good Thing
Barnes, Derrick
Let's hear it for everything that makes you the amazing, awesome, inspiring kid that you are. Your curiosity and creativity. Your bravery and kindness. Your sense of humor and fun. Your ability to get up again when you get knocked down. Your way of helping others. Yeah--you are all that and more! YOu are every good thing that makes the world go round. So go ahead and show us your magnificence--all the things htat make you, your." --book jacket.
Check AvailabilityAwesome Man
Chabon, Michael
Awesome Man's secret identity has stayed safe, and he's still the coolest superhero around. He loves protecting the people of Awesome City from evildoers, like the giant Plutonian octolizard, with his trusty sidekick, Moskowitz. But there have been reports that a new hero is coming to town soon. What if the people of Awesome City no longer need Awesome Man?"--Dust jacket.
Check AvailabilityUnicorns Are The Worst
Willan, Alex
A grumpy goblin hates having unicorns as neighbors, but when dragons threaten his home and the unicorns come to the rescue, he has to admit that maybe unicorns are not so bad after all.
Check AvailabilityBecoming A Good Creature
Montgomery, Sy
A luxe, full color picture book adaptation of Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green's New York Times bestselling How to Be a Good Creature"--
Check AvailabilityPicture Book By Dog
Relth, Michael
A dog writes the story of its adoption-and learning to live in a loving home"--
Check AvailabilityStory Boat
Maclear, Kyo,
When a little girl and her younger brother are forced along with their family to flee the home they've always known, they must learn to make a new home for themselves -- wherever they are. And sometimes the smallest things -- a cup, a blanket, a lamp, a flower, a story -- can become a port of hope in a terrible storm. As the refugees travel onward toward an uncertain future, they are buoyed up by their hopes, dreams and the stories they tell -- a story that will carry them perpetually forward.
Check AvailabilityThe Old Truck
Pumphrey, Jarrett
On a small family farm, an old truck falls into disrepair and lies nearly forgotten, except by the family's daughter. The truck is been part of her daydreams as she grows up and develops strength and independence. As an industrious young woman, she pulls the rusted and overgrown vehicle from its almost-grave and restores it"--
Check AvailabilityMargaret's Unicorn
Smith, Briony May
Margaret's whole world changes when her family moves to a cottage by the sea to be near her grandma. One evening, Margaret spots a mist over the water. No, that's not mist ... clouds maybe? No, they're unicorns descending onto the shore! They vanish as quickly as they'd appeared, but accidentally leave behind a baby, tangled in the weeds. Margaret, lonely and in need of a friend, brings him home and cares for him through the fall and winter. Together, they chase the waves, stomp on frozen puddles, and build snow unicorns. When spring finally comes around, and the other unicorns return, Margaret's takes her small friend back to his family ... but these two won't forget one another. And though Margaret misses him, she has made a new friend, and her new cottage is starting to feel like home. With all the feel of a classic, here is a picture book young readers will want to revisit again and again."--Amazon.com.
Check AvailabilityAttack Of The Underwear Dragon
Rothman, Scott
When a dragon wearing very large underwear threatens the kingdom the Knights of the Round Table run away, leaving Sir Percival's young assistant, Cole, to face the beast.
Check AvailabilityHello, Arnie!
Keller, Laurie
Arnie knows all the doughnuts in the bakery, but he and the others are puzzled by the giant round maybe-doughnut (or maybe not doughnut) that Mr. Baker Man has just put on display.
Check AvailabilityAll Because You Matter
Charles, Tami
A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will.
Check AvailabilityBoys Dance
Allman, John Robert
Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate boys who dance, from their very first day of stretching at the barre while dreaming of the exciting roles they might one day play.
Check AvailabilityThe Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom
Venable, Colleen A. F.
The band is assembled and the band director is ready to tell you all about the instruments, but an enthusiastic little drummer girl keeps interrupting"--
Check AvailabilityA Polar Bear In The Snow
Barnett, Mac
Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human . . . where is he going? What does he want? Acclaimed author Mac Barnett’s narration deftly balances suspense and emotion, as well as poignant, subtle themes, compelling us to follow the bear with each page turn. Artist Shawn Harris’s striking torn-paper illustrations layer white-on-white hues, with bolts of blue and an interplay of shadow and light, for a gorgeous view of a stark yet beautiful landscape. Simple and thought-provoking, illuminating and intriguing, this engaging picture book will have readers pondering the answer to its final question long after the polar bear has continued on his way."--publisher's website.
Check AvailabilityRoboBaby
Wiesner, David
Excited by the arrival of a new baby, a family of robots is nearly undone by technical difficulties until big sister steps in and repairs the situation.
Check AvailabilityScaredy Snacks!
Border, Terry
It's cleaning day in the snack cabinet and Cheese Doodle, Pretzel, and Sprinkles are hard at work. When the food friends learn that someone has moved in next door, though, they make like bananas and split to go meet their new neighbor. But when their knock not only goes unanswered, but also opens the door to Dr. Nuttenstein's house with a creeeeak, what they find inside leaves them as shaken as if they'd been placed in a blender..."--Jacket flap.
Check AvailabilitySome Dinosaurs Are Small
Voake, Charlotte
Presents the story of three big, fast, thieving dinosaurs hungrily encountering a slower dino who uses his smaller teeth to eat fruit and leaves.
Check AvailabilityA Vote Is A Powerful Thing
Stier, Catherine
Callie learns a lot about voting as her family gets involved in local and national elections and she campaigns to have the local wilderness park chosen for her class field trip.
Check AvailabilityWhat We'll Build : Plans For Our Together Future
Jeffers, Oliver
A father and his young daughter gather their tools and begin building a future where love can be set aside until it is needed, enemies become friends, and exploration is key.
Check AvailabilityCozy
Brett, Jan
The coat of a huge wooly musk ox named Cozy is the winter home for a growing number of Alaskan animals who mostly get along.
Check AvailabilityFind Fergus
Boldt, Mike
Fergus the bear wants to play hide and seek with the reader, but will need help--and practice--to hide well.
Check AvailabilityA Bowl Full Of Peace
Stelson, Caren Barzelay
Six-year-old Sachiko and her family suffered greatly after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and in the years that followed, the miraculous survival of a ceramic bowl became a key part of Sachiko's journey toward peace"--
Check AvailabilityThe Blue Table
Raschka, Chris
Spend the day around the heart of a home: the blue table. A shopping list is written, food is prepared, and the table is set. Guests arrive, thanks are given, and a meal is shared. What then? It’s time to pitch in and clean up, of course! Limited text, bright colors, and stunning collage illustrations make The Blue Table ideal for the youngest reader and for storytime sharing. In just thirty-two pages, two-time Caldecott Medalist and New York Times–bestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka captures the very essence of community—and gratitude.
Check AvailabilityGet Up, Stand Up
Marley, Cedella
Children are encouraged to resist bullying and stand up for their rights.
Check AvailabilityMy Best Friend
Fogliano, Julie
Two girls quickly become best friends, even before they learn one another's names." --from cataloger.
Check AvailabilityMy Rainbow
Neal, DeShanna
A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal"--
Check AvailabilityNinth Night Of Hanukkah
Perl, Erica S.
It's Hanukkah, and Max and Rachel are excited to light the menorah in their family's new apartment. But, unfortunately, their Hanukkah box is missing. So now they have no menorah, candles, dreidels, or, well, anything! Luckily, their neighbors are happy to help, offering thoughtful and often humorous stand-in items each night. And then, just as Hanukkah is about to end, Max and Rachel, inspired by the shamash ("helper") candle, have a brilliant idea: they're going to celebrate the Ninth Night of Hanukkah as a way to say thanks to everyone who's helped them!" --
Check AvailabilityThe World Needs Who You Were Made To Be
Gaines, Joanna
Author Joanna Gaines follows up her #1 New York Times bestselling We Are the Gardeners with The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be. This children's book, beautifully illustrated by Julianna Swaney, celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together in a bright and beautiful adventure"--
Check AvailabilityPearl Goes To Preschool
Fortenberry, Julie
Pearl loves dance class, but when her mother suggests Pearl might like to go to preschool, she isn't so sure....How could anything be more important than dancing?"--Page [4] of cover.
Check AvailabilityThere Must Be More Than That!
Yoshitake, Shinsuke
Troubled because her brother has told her that the future of Earth is bleak, a little girl goes to her grandmother who assures her that there are many possible futures and encourages her to use her imagination to explore some of the alternatives.
Check AvailabilityKnowing The Name Of A Bird
Yolen, Jane
This inquisitive, ornithological ode celebrates a love of birds-no matter what we call them and why"--
Check AvailabilityEvery Color Of Light
Osada, Hiroshi
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text depict nature darkened by a brief rainstorm then, at sunset, colors brighten, rain drips like crystals, and the bright white moon shines as we fall asleep.
Check AvailabilityThe Couch Potato
John, Jory
The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. When he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs."--Provided by publisher.
Check AvailabilityHooray For Helpers!
Austin, Mike
Every day, firefighters, doctors, police officers, and other first responders are on full alert, ready to rescue people and animal friends in need. They work on land, go underground, and even parachute down from the sky. No emergency is too big for them! Buckle up and watch as these heroes go the distance to keep everyone safe.
Check AvailabilityThe Little Mermaid
Pinkney, Jerry
In this reinvention of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, a little mermaid trades her voice for legs and makes a new friend on land, but must return to the sea to save her family"--
Check AvailabilityWhen Winter Comes
Bissonette, Aimée M.
This story focuses on wildlife in winter and the joy of being outdoors during the winter months"--
Check AvailabilityThe All-together Quilt
Rockwell, Lizzy
As Jennifer and her friends sew a quilt at their local community center, their friendship deepens as the quilt grows." -- from cataloger.
Check AvailabilityThe Bear And The Moon
Burgess, Matthew
When the gift of a balloon floats into Bear's life, the two companions embark on a journey of discovery as small as a clearing in the forest . . . and as deep as the sky"--
Check AvailabilityCan Bears Ski?
Antrobus, Raymond
Little Bear feels the world around him. He feels the floor shake when someone stomps to get his attention - but something is missing. Little Bear is not sure what is happening. All around him he hears the familiar refrain: "Can bears ski?" Then Dad Bear takes him to see an audiologist and they learn that Little Bear has been experiencing deafness. With new hearing aids, he discovers that "Can bears ski?" is actually "Can you hear me?" His new world is loud and will take some getting used to, but with the love and support of Dad Bear, Little Bear will find his way.
Check AvailabilityThe Chicken Who Couldn't
Thomas, Jan
Chicken has fallen out of Farmer's truck! He can't possibly get himself all the way home...can he?"--
Check AvailabilityThe Night Before Christmas
Moore, Clement Clarke
This modern edition of "Twas the night before Christmas," features four different homes and families, each on Christmas Eve, that reflect the diverse world we live in, lush landscapes and charming scenes capture the wonder and magic of Christmas. What do these four homes share? The excitement and anticipation of the most splendid night of the year. In this tale, the illustrator reminds us that no matter where we live, all children share the same wish for Christmas magic.
Check AvailabilitySanta Baby
Stutzman, Jonathan
An exhausted Santa wishes for youth and ends up becoming a baby days before Christmas"--
Check AvailabilityOur Favorite Day Of The Year
Ali, A. E.
Four kindergartners who think they have nothing in common become friends after sharing traditions of their holidays, including Eid-ul-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah, Christmas, and Pi Day.
Check AvailabilityOver And Under The Rainforest
Messner, Kate
Under the canopy of the rainforest, hundreds of animals make their homes--from the slender parrot snake to the colorful poison dart frog. But up in the trees hides a whole other world, where toucans and pale-billed woodpeckers chatter and call, capuchin monkeys swing from the vines, and sleek-furred jaguars rule the night. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers...and under the brilliant green trees of the rainforest."--
Check AvailabilityPearl And Squirrel Give Thanks
Ehrenberg, Cassie
Pearl the dog and her shy friend, Squirrel, find much to be thankful for while roaming their big city on Thanksgiving, but at day's end, they have a reason for lasting gratitude.
Check AvailabilityTurtle Walk
Phelan, Matt
A family of turtles goes for a long, long walk that has an unexpected and very fun ending"--
Check AvailabilityYou Poop Here
Meisel, Paul
In this introduction to potty training, animals demonstrate where they poop. Includes facts about animal feces.
Check AvailabilityBrenda Is A Sheep
Hood, Morag
This story is a twist on the classic story of a wolf in sheep's clothing. Brenda, a wolf, is preparing a great sheep feast, but the sheep have a different menu up their wooly sleeves"--
Check AvailabilityHappy Llamakkah!
Gehl, Laura
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Llama family in this joyful, rhyming picture book."--Amazon.com.
Check AvailabilitySwift Fox All Along
Thomas, Rebecca
What does it mean to be Mi'kmaq? And if Swift Fox can't find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family? When Swift Fox's father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of butterflies. And when he tells her that today is the day that she'll learn how to be Mi'kmaq, the butterflies grow even bigger. Though her father reassures her that Mi'kmaq is who she is from her eyes to her toes, Swift Fox doesn't understand what that means. Her family welcomes her with smiles and hugs, but when it's time to smudge and everyone else knows how, Swift Fox feels even more like she doesn't belong. Then she meets her cousin Sully and realizes that she's not the only one who's unsure--and she may even be the one to teach him something about what being Mi'kmaq means. Based on the author's own experience, with striking illustrations by Maya McKibbin, Swift Fox All Along is a poignant story about identity and belonging that is at once personal and universally resonant."--
Check AvailabilityThe Sky Is The Limit
Swerling, Lisa
In rhyming text, the author-illustrators describe all the wonderful experiences in life that await the reader.
Check AvailabilityCookies For Elmo
SESAME STREET
When Cookie Monster tries to bake cookies to share with Elmo, he finds they're too hard to resist! How can he share when he just wants them all to himself? In this sweet new story, Cookie Monster proves that it can be hard to share sometimes, even when you know you should. But sharing can make both people happy, and can help grow your friendship!
Check AvailabilityA Friend Is...
Thiesing, Lisa/ Thiesing, Lisa (ILT)
For many reasons and through many seasons, people need friends in their lives. Whether sniffing a sweet flower or star gazing, building a snowman or jumping into a pile of leaves, ice skating or playing hide and seek…who better to share everything with than a friend?" -- Publisher description.
Check AvailabilityPraline Lady
Myvett, Kirstie
Follows a nineteenth-century woman of color as she makes pralines, then strolls through the French Quarter of New Orleans selling the sweets to passersby and shopkeepers. Includes historical note.
Check AvailabilitySunny The Bunny
Higgins, Jace
Sunny the bunny is finding it hard to say goodbye to home before she leaves for sleepaway camp. When she decides to try new things at camp, Sunny discovers that new things can be fun.
Check AvailabilityE.T. The Extra-terrestrial
Higgins, Jace
This illustrated storybook is adapted from the classic movie, "E.T." After E.T. is stranded on Earth, he takes refuge with Elliott, a lonely boy in need of a friend ... and together they find a way to send E.T. back home. Along the way, they learn important lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of the imagination.
Check AvailabilityOnce Upon A Winter Day
Woodruff, Liza
Milo's mother is too busy to read him a story so she sends him outside to play in the snow where he discovers a story of his own"--
Check AvailabilitySnow Birds
Hall, Kirsten
Discover birds who survive winter against all odds in this poetic, gorgeously illustrated picture book." "Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . . You've heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime-but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse by Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Honoree Kirsten Hall and striking illustrations by award-winning artist Jenni Desmond, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive the coldest months"--
Check AvailabilityThe Boring Book
Yoshitake, Shinsuke
A child, bored by his toys, contemplates the emotion and concept of boredom, and whether or not it is boring to be an adult--or a child.
Check AvailabilityI Can Be Anything
Yoshitake, Shinsuke
A pre-bedtime game of charades between a child and her mother leads to a series of wildly imaginative interpretations of everyday objects and feelings.
Check AvailabilityThe Barnabus Project
Fan, Terry
In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan."--
Check AvailabilityCrow & Snow
Broder, Robert
Crow, a scarecrow, is lonely standing in the cornfield until the farmer's children build a snowman next to him, starting a years-long friendship.
Check AvailabilityEvery Little Letter
Underwood, Deborah
In a world where all the letters of the alphabet live in separate cities surrounded by walls, little h and small i's newfound friendship inspires all the divided communities to connect and form such words as courage, cooperate, and kindness.
Check AvailabilityIntersection Allies
Johnson, Chelsea
A handy book about intersectionality that depicts the nuances of identity and embraces difference as a source of community.
Check AvailabilityThe Most Beautiful Thing
Yang, Kao Kalia
Drawn from Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this heartfelt picture book offers a window into the life of a family with little money and a great deal of love"--
Check AvailabilityThe Lights & Types Of Ships At Night
Eggers, Dave
Did you realize there's nothing more beautiful than a ship and its lights on the sea at night? ... This picture book's narrator asks the reader to consider the splendor of glowing lights cast by ships on a shimmering waterway. Meet a trawler, a steamship, a RoRo, an exploratory vessel, and more across ... illustrated pages, alive with the glowy, otherworldly nighttime scenes of boats as seen from a child's perspective"--Dust jacket flap.
Check AvailabilityOutside In
Underwood, Deborah.
Illustrations and easy-to-read text reveal ways nature affects our everyday lives, such as providing food and clothing, and showing when to go to bed and when to get up.
Check AvailabilityThank You, Thanksgiving
Milgrim, David.
While on a Thanksgiving Day errand for her mother, a girl says thank you to all the things around her.
Check AvailabilityHoppy Hanukkah!
Glaser, Linda.
Two young bunnies learn about the customs of Hanukkah from their parents and grandparents before they light the menorah, eat potato latkes, and play dreidel.
Check AvailabilityPecan Pie Baby
Woodson, Jacqueline
When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born.
Check AvailabilityShow Way
Woodson, Jacqueline.
The making of "Show ways," or quilts which once served as secret maps for freedom-seeking slaves, is a tradition passed from mother to daughter in the author's family.
Check AvailabilityIf You Come To Earth
Blackall, Sophie
In this picture book, a boy writes a letter to an imagined alien, explaining all the things he will need to know about Earth and the people who live here--and adding a postscript asking what the alien might look like.
Check AvailabilityLove Around The World
Brydon, Alli
Discover how love is expressed in different cultures and countries all around the world. Whether it's writing someone a loving poem on Sinterklaas or lighting a beautiful lantern at Chinese New Year, love is universal"--Back cover.
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