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Last updated July 29, 2021
Frogness
Nelson, Sarah/ Eugenie Fernandez (ILT)
As rain clouds bloom across the sea and the first stars wink, Sammy and Chocolate tiptoe into the marsh behind their house in search of frogs. They can hear frogs everywhere―croaking, chirping, clucking, burping―but though they poke and peek, wriggle and sneak, they can’t spot even one. It’s only after Sammy and Chocolate stop looking, flop onto the grass, and fade into frogness―no thinking, just being―that frogs come flying. Plink! Plop! Splatter! Splash! Too slippery and fast to catch!
Check AvailabilityThe Sorry Life Of Timothy Shmoe
McLellan, Stephanie Simpson/ Si, Zoe (ILT)
Timothy Shmoe isn’t a bad kid, but sometimes he makes honest (and not-so-honest) mistakes. Time after time, Timothy finds himself in disasters of his own creation, leaving a trail of broken heirlooms, torn tutus, and innocent bystanders (including his cat, Fluffy). Told in a series of letters, readers follow Timothy through his hilarious antics and missteps. When his pocketful of marbles wreaks havoc at his sister’s ballet recital, Timothy realizes he’s gone too far. In one final, remorseful letter, Timothy apologizes for the ballet blunder and says his father probably wishes Timothy had never been born. What follows is a touching lesson about the redeeming power of acceptance.
Check AvailabilityFred Gets Dressed
Brown, Peter
After having fun running around the house naked and wild, young Fred decides to get dressed--in his parents' closet--with surprising results.
Check AvailabilityKuan Yin
Meer, Maya van der
Kuan Yin, whose name means "one who hears the cries of the world," is perhaps the most widely revered Buddhist saint in the world. Known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, Kannon in Japanese, and Chenrezig in Tibetan, this compassionate bodhisattva is at the heart of all Mahayana Buddhist traditions. Sometimes depicted as male and other times as female, Kuan Yin took the vow to free all sentient beings from their suffering. The legend of Princess Miao-Shan is the origin story of how she became the bodhisattva known as Kuan Yin. Princess Miao-Shan lived in a country called Raised Forest around 700 B.C.E. Instead of marrying a prince according to her father's wishes, she followed her own path of spiritual practice and left the royal life behind. This was unheard of in her Confucian culture, where traditional family roles were viewed as the foundation of society. This story follows Ling, Miao-Shan's younger sister, who witnesses her sister's trials, perseverance, and ultimate enlightenment. Ling must overcome doubts, fears, and loneliness in order to realize what her sister tells her all along: that love, which is ultimately compassion for others, is the greatest power in the universe"--
Check AvailabilityOutside, Inside
Pham, LeUyen.
A beautiful book that describes the impact of COVID-19 on communities and why some essential workers could not quarantine.
Check AvailabilityReal Superheroes
Seal, Julia
This charming picture book celebrates the brave everyday heroes who keep our world turning through difficult times. From supermarket staff to delivery drivers to doctors and nurses and more, this book is dedicated to the real superheroes who look after us.
Check AvailabilityI'll Meet You In Your Dreams
Young, Jessica
A child and parent journey through life together--always remembering that even if the other is far away they can meet in their dreams"--
Check AvailabilityJosie Dances
Lajimodiere, Denise K.
As she prepares for her first powwow, an Ojibwa girl practices her dance steps, gets help from her family, and is inspired by the soaring flight of Migizi, the eagle. Includes glossary.
Check AvailabilityThe Octopus Escapes
Meloy, Maile
An octopus is taken from his undersea home to live in an aquarium, but he soon tires of captive life"--
Check AvailabilityOh Look, A Cake!
McKee, Jonathan.
Sloth and Lemur come across a cake. A mysterious delicious-looking cake. Should they share it with their friends? Or should they eat it themselves?"--Provided by publisher.
Check AvailabilityAll Of Us
Erskine, Kathryn
ME can be WE. YOU can come, too. In a lyrical text that travels the globe, National Book Award winner Kathryn Erskine shows young readers how the whole world is a community made up of people who are more similar than we are different. With stunning, cinematic art by Alexandra Boiger, the illustrator of the She Persisted series, this is the perfect read-aloud at bedtime or for story time. Perfect for fans of All Are Welcome and Be Kind".-- Publisher
Check AvailabilityI Wish You Knew
Azúa Kramer, Jackie
When Estrella’s father has to leave because he wasn’t born here, like her, she misses him. And she wishes people knew the way it affects her. At home. At school. Always. But a school wrapped around a hundred-year-old oak tree is the perfect place to share and listen. Some kids miss family, Some kids are hungry, Some kids live in shelters. But nobody is alone. A story about deportation, divided families, and the importance of community in the midst of uncertainty.".
Check AvailabilityMemory Jars
Brosgol, Vera
Freda uses jars to save everything from a chocolate chip cookie to the full moon, just as her grandmother saves summer blueberries. Includes a recipe for blueberry jam.
Check AvailabilityNo More Plastic
Fullerton, Alma.
When she sees a beached whale that has starved to death after ingesting plastic, a young girl named Isley is inspired to adopt a plastic-free lifestyle, encouraging her family to join her. When people start falling back into old habits, Isley builds a plastic sculpture of a whale that inspires lasting change."--
Check AvailabilityThe Bench
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex/ Robinson, Christian (ILT)
In The Bench, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family. Evoking a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion, The Bench gives readers a window into shared and enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers and sons—moments of peace and reflection, trust and belief, discovery and learning, and lasting comfort."-- Publisher Description.
Check AvailabilityDear Librarian
Sigwarth, Lydia M.
In this story based on the author's life, a young homeless girl finds a different kind of home in the library. From the publisher: "When Lydia was five years old, she and her family had to leave their home. They hopped from Grandma's house to Aunt Linda's house to Cousin Alice's house, but no place was permanent. Then one day, everything changed. Lydia's mom took her to a new place ― not a house, but a big building with stone columns, and tall, tall steps. The library. In the library, Lydia found her special spot across from the sunny window, at a round desk. For behind that desk was her new friend, the librarian. Together, Lydia and the librarian discovered a world beyond their walls, one that sparkled with spectacular joy. Paired with warm art by newcomer Romina Galotta and a foreword by Ira Glass, Dear Librarian is a "thank you" to anyone who has offered a child love and support during a difficult time.
Check AvailabilityFaraway Things
Eggers, Dave
Lucian enjoys searching the beach below his home for treasure, but after becoming attached to a mysterious cutlass he meets its owner, who offers something greater for its return.
Check AvailabilityHarley The Hero
Collins, Peggy.
An exciting picture book inspired by a real-life classroom service dog with themes of friendship, neurodivergence, and courage. "Harley the service dog is on the job! He goes to school every day with Ms. Prichard to make sure she feels safe. Their students are a lot of fun, but Harley can’t play with them while he’s wearing his work vest. They write him lots of letters instead, and everything is perfect in the best, most quiet class in the whole school. Until the day the old stage curtains catch fire. As the fire alarm blares and chaos erupts, Harley remembers that Ms. Prichard isn’t the only human in his class who gets upset by loud noises." -- Publisher description.
Check AvailabilityThe Rice In The Pot Goes Round And Round
Shang, Wendy Wan Long
Presents a song set to the tune of "The wheels on the bus," where a multigenerational family enjoys a culturally rich meal.
Check AvailabilitySummer Camp Critter Jitters
John, Jory
Some familiar faces and some new ones meet up at summer camp . . . and they all feel nervous! There's a duck afraid everyone will find out he can't swim, a bear afraid of noises in the woods, and a sloth who worries he'll have to catch his own lunch. But can they get over their nerves to have some fun and make new friends?"--Amazon.com.
Check AvailabilityLuca
DISNEY LUCA
Inspired by Disney and Pixar's film Luca, this story reminds us that with encouragement and some help from good friends, everyone--even sea monsters--can learn to believe in themselves. Includes two surprise fold-out pages! Alberto Scorfano thinks he's pretty wise for his fourteen years. And if there's one thing he's an expert in, it is getting rid of Brunos. Who is Bruno? He is the voice in your head telling you: "No! You can't do it! You'll never make it!" Bruno is sneaky, annoying, and rude, but don't worry--Alberto is here to help you and his friends send Bruno to the bottom of the sea.
Check AvailabilitySonya's Chickens
Wahl, Phoebe
Sonya raises her three chickens from the time they are tiny chicks. She feeds them, shelters them and loves them. Everywhere Sonya goes, her chicks are peeping at her heels. Under her care, the chicks grow into hens and even give Sonya a wonderful gift: an egg! One night, Sonya hears noises coming from the chicken coop and discovers that one of her hens has disappeared. Where did the hen go? What happened to her? When Sonya discovers the answers, she learns some important truths about the interconnectedness of nature and the true joys and sorrows of caring for another creature."-- Amazon.
Check AvailabilityEllie's Day At The Shore
Story, Carol.
One summer day, Carol is talking to her great niece Ellie about what Ellie's great grandma used to do as a child. Great Grandma spent summers at the shore. Liking what she hears, Ellie wants to go to the shore, too! Carol and Ellie head to the shore together, and while they're there they discover all the wonderful creatures that live at the shore. Ellie finds birds– piping plovers, least terns, and American oystercatchers― monarch butterflies, horseshoe crabs, and even a special kind of turtle called a terrapin! "Ellie's Day at the Shore" is an educational and nostalgic story that celebrates the simple joys of a day at the shore. Alongside splendid illustrations, this is the perfect book for children curious about seaside animals and the beach." -- Publisher,
Check AvailabilityMighty Pup Power!
PAW PATROL
After the PAW patrol gets mighty powers from a mysterious meteorite that lands in Adventure Bay, Mayor Humdinger and his nephew try to steal the meteorite and take over the city.
Check AvailabilityThe Night Of The Moon
Khan, Hena.
Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.
Check AvailabilityIf Only...
Hout, Mies van
What child has not daydreamed about having wings like a butterfly? But secretly, the flashy butterfly yearns for a stick insect's privacy. And the stick insect wants to swim like a whirligig beetle. One after the other, the denizens of bestselling author-illustrator Mies van Hout's vibrant garden landscape wish to be like somebody else. From the glowing firefly to the capable spider to the adorable ladybugs, each one brings something to be admired. And when the dragonfly wishes to be like a child who can run, play, laugh, and build, a world of possibilities opens up. A gentle but effective story for social emotional learning, If Only... allows children to reach their own conclusions and acknowledge that while it's common to compare ourselves to others, it's best to remember and celebrate what we ourselves can do.
Check AvailabilityMoth & Butterfly
Petty, Dev
When they were caterpillars, Moth and Butterfly were very similar but as they undergo metamorphosis, everything changes except their friendship.
Check AvailabilityThe Beach
BLUEY
Read along and join Bluey's latest adventure! Based on an episode of the wildy successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+Join Bluey for a fun day at the beach! What will she discover along the way? While Mum is off for a walk along the beach, Bluey discovers a beautiful shell. When she runs to show Mum, she begins a series of fantastic and laugh-out-loud encounters that will both excite and test her in unexpected ways. Based on an episode of the wildy successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+.
Check AvailabilityThe Creek
BLUEY
Dad takes Bluey, Bingo, and Mackenzie to the creek after they grow tired of playing at the playground. But Bluey doesn't like the thorns, or the spiders, or the pointy rocks, or . . . the leeches! She struggles to find the fun. Can Bluey learn to step out of her comfort zone and try new things?"--Amazon.com.
Check AvailabilityGood Night, Fruit Bat
BLUEY
Join Bluey on a dreamy nighttime adventure. What will you see in the dark? At bedtime, Bluey is disappointed that the day is over and is unwilling to go to sleep! She wishes that she could become a fruit bat instead and stay awake all night. Soon, she finds herself flying through the night sky!
Check AvailabilityUma Wimple Charts Her House
Larsen, Reif
A young chart maker faces a challenge when she is given an assignment to make a chart of her own home"--
Check AvailabilityWhat Are Your Words?
Locke, Katherine
Ari knows a lot of words for neighbors, including the pronouns each prefers, and with help from Uncle Lior, who always asks "What are your words," figures out which pronouns--and other words--fit best today.
Check AvailabilityJingle Dancer
Smith, Cynthia Leitich.
Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek, Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow. Includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.
Check AvailabilityPoem In My Pocket
Tougas, Chris
Perfect for National Poetry Month, this highly innovative celebration of poetry and creativity doubles as an imaginative rhyming adventure tale and a wonderful allegory for the creative writing process.
Check AvailabilityBlack Is A Rainbow Color
Joy, Angela
A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on"--
Check AvailabilityDino-Gro
Myers, Matthew
Cole is very excited about his new Dino-Gro toy. He can't wait for it to reach its full size! But when Dino-Gro becomes much larger than intended, Cole goes so far as to put Dino-Gro on a liquid-free diet and an exercise regimen, which don't seem to make a difference! As Dino-Gro becomes so big that he can't fit in the house, Cole learns that growing up and getting bigger can have advantages too, even if you're not a dinosaur.
Check AvailabilitySometimes People March
Allen, Tessa.
Highlights some of the rallying causes for organized marches throughout history.
Check AvailabilityYour Name Is A Song
Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah
Saddened by her classmates' and teacher's mispronunciations of her name, a girl is empowered by her discovery that names are like songs when she and her mom celebrate the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names.
Check AvailabilityAwesomely Emma
Webb, Amy
When she encounters problems that diminish her enjoyment of a class field trip to a local art museum, Emma calls on her inner sense of awesome to stand up for herself and teach her friend Charley how to feel comfortable in his own skin.
Check AvailabilityIf Dominican Were A Color
Recio, Sili
Illustrations and easy-to-read text portray the Dominican Republic in all of its hues, from the cinnamon in cocoa to the blue black seen only in dreams.
Check AvailabilityMeesha Makes Friends
Percival, Tom
Meesha loves making things, but struggles to make friends until her mother takes her to a party where she meets Josh, a boy who wants to make friends, too.
Check AvailabilityOne Girl
Beaty, Andrea
Inspired by the idea of empowering girls around the world to demand their right to education, one girl lights a small spark which catches fire and eventually lights up the whole world.
Check AvailabilityCaution!
Buzzeo, Toni
Empower back seat passengers to become informed back seat drivers with this road sign decoder featuring 35 shaped road signs!"--
Check AvailabilityVivi Loves Science
Derting, Kimberly
Vivi and her classmates take a field trip to the beach to study tide pools"--
Check AvailabilitySakamoto's Swim Club
Abery, Julie
Simple rhymes and lush illustrations inspired by the sugar plantations of 1930s Maui combine in the lesser-known story of a dedicated science teacher, Soichi Sakamoto, who used innovative techniques to coach his Hawaiian swimming team all the way to the Olympics.
Check AvailabilityKalamata's Kitchen
Thomas, Sarah
Grown-ups never seemed to notice, but Kalamata's kitchen table was magical. Under her table, she and Al Dente could transport themselves anywhere.... Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! What if the kids aren't friendly? Or worse, what if they don't like alligators!? If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go to back to the Indian spice market they visited this summer, then maybe she'd remember how to feel brave when new experiences seem scary. Luckily for Kalamata, all the magic required for her journey is right in her own kitchen! As Kalamata and her alligator friend, Al Dente, transport themselves to a magical land filled with tasty ingredients, she realizes being brave is exciting! And most importantly, she learns that when we're nervous about trying new things, food can comfort us and remind us to stay curious, courageous, and compassionate.
Check AvailabilityThe Capybaras
Soderguit, Alfredo.
In this beautiful and simple book, hens and their chicks are living safe and secure in their coop, or at least it seems that way. They are happy with life as it is, and each hen knows her job. They don’t even seem to notice when one of them is carried off from time to time. Until the day the capybaras appear. To the hens, they are too hair, too wet, and too big. They don’t even follow the rules! But it’s hunting season, and the capybaras need refuge." -- Goodreads.com.
Check AvailabilityWhen Lola Visits
Sterling, Michelle
For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spent at the pool, and of picking golden limes off the trees. But summer doesn't start until her lola--her grandmother from the Philippines--comes for her annual visit. When Lola visits, the whole family gathers to cook and eat and share in their happiness of another season spent together"--
Check AvailabilityChirri And Chirra : The Rainy Day
Doi, Kaya
As is each of their adventures, this one is completely magical and full of wonder. It is also set in a world where, as if by magic (though perhaps it's the force of the creative imagination?), they always find what they need. Pedaling along, they discover a shop. What luck! The sign says it's only open on rainy days. How perfect. Chirri & Chirra order tea. Each is served tea with a bowl of sweet ice rocks. It's a shop for watching the rain while drinking tea! Later, when they feel as if they're floating, they discover that the rain is falling up, from below. They are sailing along on nothing less than upside down rain. And what do they discover in the upside-down rain? A happy scene, of course. Because their world is one of harmony, peace, lightness, and discovery. It is a vision of what life on earth––if we gave love and respect to all humans, animals, and the natural world––might be.
Check AvailabilityWelcome To Ballet School
Bouder, Ashley.
Welcome to your first day at ballet school! Put on your ballet shoes and let's master the basics with this book from author and principal ballet dancer Ashley Bouder. Learn key technique, then visit the costume room, before putting on your very own show of Sleeping Beauty at the end.
Check AvailabilityCat Problems
John, Jory
A pampered house cat complains about the daily struggles he faces"--
Check AvailabilityThe Good, The Bad, And The Spooky
John, Jory
When Bad Seed cannot find an amazing costume for Halloween night, he postpones trick-or-treating for everyone else until he finds the perfect one.
Check AvailabilityI Can Make A Train Noise
Emberley, Michael
A girl transforms a cafe into a train by making train noises with words"--
Check AvailabilityRaya And The Last Dragon
DISNEY'S RAYA
Raya and the Last Dragon, introduces Raya, a lone warrior from the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra who teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the last dragon and bring light and unity back to their world." --publisher's website.
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