Children's Books
The artist
Vere, Ed, author, illustrator.
2023
"A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world, adding color and life to a drab, gray city"-- Provided by publisher.
B is for bananas : a going bananas alphabet book
Tillotson, Carrie, author
2023
"A is for Awake... but B is for Bedtime. When the narrator of this alphabet book tries to make it a bedtime book, Banana objects. Bedtime is boring! And Banana is the star of this book, so it should really be called B Is for Bananas instead. It shouldn't be about bedtime at all. Journey through all the letters of the alphabet in this laugh-out-loud story from Carrie Tillotson and Estrela Lourenc̀§o about a banana who is not ready to go to bed.
Big
Harrison, Vashti, author, illustrator
2023
Praised for acting like a big girl when she is small, as a young girl grows, "big" becomes a word of criticism, until the girl realizes that she is fine just the way she is.
Buffalo Fluffalo
Kalb, Bess, 1987-, author
2024
"A sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is"-- Provided by publisher.
The crayons love our planet
Daywalt, Drew, author
2024
The hilarious Crayons are back in this celebration of our planet and their contributions to it - white ice caps, green trees, blue oceans and skies, brown soil and even wheat!
Do mommies ever sleep?
Howard, Kim, 1954- author
2024
A baby imagines all the reasons why mommies never seem to sleep, failing to understand that it is often because babies need so much attention.
Evergreen
Cordell, Matthew, 1975-, author, illustrator
2023
To deliver her mother's delicious soup to her sick Granny Oak, Evergreen the squirrel must face her fears and make the journey, during which she meets other forest dwellers, including some who want to get their hands on her soup!
Eyes that weave the world's wonders
Ho, Joanna, author
2024
"From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family. A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents'. Her family bond is deep and their connection is filled with love. She wonders about her birth mom and comes to appreciate both her birth culture and her adopted family's culture, for even though they may seem very different, they are both a part of her, and that is what makes her beautiful. She learns to appreciate the differences in her family and celebrate them."-- Provided by publisher.
Gorgeously me!
Van Ness, Jonathan, author.
2024
Being true to yourself and showing the world who you are isn't always easy. Gorgeously Me assures young readers that they are loved and cherished, exactly as they are. A joyous, lyrical ode of pride and self love and a celebration of all of the things that make us exceptional. Perfect for fans of I Am Enough by Grace Byers and The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be by Joanna Gaines.
Hello hello shapes
Wenzel, Brendan, author, illustrator.
2024
"Say hello to early learning concepts and the wild world of animals! Little ones will learn their shapes with the help of a couple of polar bears, some tree frogs, and a whole host of parrots! More than forty wonderful and endangered creatures from earth, sea, and sky parade across the pages and show the beauty and variety of our planet. A key at the back of the book identifies the animals for even more nature fun"-- Provided by publisher.
How big is love?
Dodd, Emma, 1969- author.
2024
Love never, ever changes, no matter what life brings. Love lifts you up when you are down. It helps you find your wings. Five little ducklings learn that love makes the whole world shine.
Just one more sleep : all good things come to those who wait ... and wait ... and wait
Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958- author
2024
"In a celebration of delayed gratification ... [this book] explains why waiting can be wonderful--and can give you a reason to cheer all year round, from New Year's Day to Kwanzaa, and all the holidays in between"-- Provided by publisher.
Little Blue Truck feeling happy
Schertle, Alice, author
2024
"Soft and woolly, shiny and smooth...this touch-and-feel book featuring the beloved Little Blue Truck and his farm animal friends provides fun and sensory exploration, while gently sharing that we don't have to be the same to be the best of ourselves--and the best of friends."-- Page 4 of cover.
Luigi, the spider who wanted to be a kitten
Knudsen, Michelle, author
2024
When a lady mistakes him for a kitten, big hairy spider Luigi resists her kind advances until tasty breakfasts and getting tucked into bed convince him otherwise, but he soon learns what might be at stake when you pretend to be someone you're not.
Mary can!
Blige, Mary J., author
2023
The multi-awarding-winning singer, artist, actress, and icon presents this entertaining and empowering story in which young Mary, told there are many things she cannot do, isn't about to let anyone tell her she cannot sing.
Not just the driver
Ackerman, Sara Holly, author.
2024
"Who makes buses and trains and boats and planes go? It's not just the driver! This rhyming read-aloud book celebrates all of the people who work behind the scenes to keep us moving, and introduces young readers to a whole slew of fun, and essential, transportation professions"-- Provided by publisher.
Penelope Rex and the problem with pets
Higgins, Ryan T., author, illustrator
2024
Penelope Rex gets a saber-toothed tiger for her first pet, but finds 'Mittens' a lot to handle.
Piper Chen sings
Soo, Phillipa, author
2024
When Piper is offered a solo at her school's Spring Sing, she must overcome her stage fright to put on an unforgettable performance.
Rocket ship, solo trip
Colombi, Chiara, author
2024
"Rocket is embarking on her first solo mission. Her goal? Place a satellite into orbit to take pictures of the beautiful unknown. With a few words of encouragement from Ground Control, Rocket sparks ignition and blasts off to discover all the beauty of outer space. But when it's time for reentry, she wonders if she can do it alone. With Ground Control's parting words in mind, Rocket trusts that she knows exactly what to do. She returns home at hypersonic speed and excited for her future expeditions.maybe next time, to the moon"-- Provided by publisher.
The search for the giant arctic jellyfish
Savage, Chloe, author
2023
Dr Morley is about to embark on a quest to the northernmost tip of the world, to discover a creature that everyone talks about but nobody has ever seen: The Giant Arctic Jellyfish. After years of research and hard graft, she gathers together a highly trained crew and a boat full of specialist equipment, and sets sail for the vast icy scapes of the Arctic. Will she find what she is searching for? Or will it find her?
Seeds of change
Laden, Nina, author
2024
Rhyming text illustrates how small acts become powerful seeds that improves oneself and the community.
Under the blanket sky
Fischer, Tim, 1975-, author, illustrator.
2023
A young boy is visited by a mysterious owl, who spends a long summer as his cherished companion before having to leave when the seasons change.