THE MISADVENTURES of RUFUS and MISHA: Two Dogs Who Are Smart Enough to Go to School
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Skin care Face Body. Carter Ages 3—5 The cheerful robots in this adaptation of the classic song perform pop-up actions for each line of verse. Readers can pull tabs to help them raise hands, stomp feet, jump and beep. A free downloadable version of the song by Musical Robot will encourage everyone to sing along.
Carter Ages 3—up A yellow square hides in plain sight, or within the paper engineering on each page, encouraging readers of all ages to explore the modern art inspired pages. The 92 color photographs are neither staged nor retouched, and are spectacular examples of the wonders of nature waiting for the careful observer. Not intended for those just learning the alphabet, this beautiful book may inspire older children to search out letters in their own natural surroundings.
Christmas Is Here adapted from the King James Bible and illustrated by Lauren Castillo Ages 4—8 As a young family watches a live nativity scene in their snowy city neighborhood, the story shifts to a field with shepherds watching a brilliant star in the night sky. Text from the King James Bible accompanies the cheerful illustrations connecting the traditional account of the birth of Jesus with a modern, and non-commercial, celebration of Christmas.
Question Boy Meets Little Miss Know-It-All by Peter Catalanotto Ages 4—8 In a town where most of the residents are costumed superheroes, none are a match for Question Boy, who sends them fleeing from his endless litany of unanswerable questions. Little Miss Know-It-All has a similar effect on those she encounters, stunning them with her nonstop stream of information.
Eventually the two duel it out in a city park. This slyly funny story highlights the importance of listening. The chase begins in their native forest, continues through the busy streets of a French city, and ends when Papa Bear takes a dive through the scenery at the opera house and lands in a chandelier onstage. Young readers will enjoy searching for the bear and the bee that appear in the oversized illustrations. Little Bear is mistaken for a stuffed toy and travels to a tropical island. Papa Bear sets off in pursuit, tracking Little Bear through busy streets, on a train and ship, and among the beach crowds and conga lines of the tropical island.
Wonderfully detailed illustrations encourage young readers to seek-and-find story elements, including Waldo in a crowded city scene. Little Bear sets out to find him, moving via interactive cutouts into the forest, through a cave, and finally to a circus where Papa Bear is performing tricks on the high wire. Shrimpton wears extraordinary hats, Mr. Shrimpton has a dramatic mustache, the children are beautiful and talented. And then there is Maude, the only Shrimpton who no one ever notices.
Maude asks for a simple goldfish for her birthday, and is presented with a ferocious and very hungry tiger instead. Artwork reminiscent of Edward Gorey illustrate this humorous tale celebrating the quiet ones. As they move through each rock layer, the girl makes a discovery through a die cut hole that transports her back into the past upon turning the page. This intriguing book provides information about the ecology, geology and anthropology of the Grand Canyon in an engaging way.
Gravity by Jason Chin Ages 5—8 A boy playing at the beach is startled with this book falls from the sky. As he reads the text explaining that without gravity everything would float away, the boy and his toys lift from the ground. Stunning paintings portray a world without gravity. The illustrated afterward explains mass, matter, and force. Other evolutionary changes are also clearly and simply explained. Redwoods by Jason Chin Ages 4—8 A young boy finds a book titled Redwoods on a subway bench and is amazed to find his own picture on the cover. As he reads, he is immersed in the history of the redwoods.
When he leaves the train, the boy finds himself in the middle of a redwood forest in California. Beautiful and realistic watercolors accompany the interesting and accurate information. The small plastic dinosaur he carries in his pocket gives him the courage to face his fears, helping him to swim in deep water, climb tall walls, and face the huge goalie nicknamed Gorilla.
When Nicholas loses his dinosaur, his father takes him on a nighttime quest to find it, reassuring Nicholas that its OK to get help facing your fears, all guys do. A shy child, Elvis enjoyed singing in church and learned to play the guitar. In high school he was teased by his classmates because of his interest in music. The studio loved the record and sent it to local radio stations, this launching the career of the King of Rock and Roll. The hunter is so small in comparison that Inukpak believes he is a child, and adopts him. Inukpak feeds the hunter a whale, which he sees as a small fish, and makes him a shelter from his boot.
The hunter accepts his fate and becomes friends with the giant. This retelling of an Inuit folktale features uniquely Arctic scenery. He then uses his superpower to help a star return to the sky before using the power of friendship to cheer up Jelly. This funny graphic novel is perfect for beginning readers.
Job Site by Nathan Clement Ages 2—6 During a day on a construction site, the Boss orders the many vehicles, including a bulldozer, excavator, dump truck, crane, and loader, to perform the tasks needed to construct a community park. Bold and bright illustrations convey the size and power of the machines. Words Set Me Free: Though not avoiding the cruel realities of slavery, this accessible biography celebrates determination and hope. When Demon is 10, his father steals him away from his human mother and sets him to work caring for the mythical creatures that reside in the stables of Olympus.
Many of the creatures have suffered mistreatment by gods and heroes, so Demon has his work cut out for him. Energetic cartoons add to the fun of this first book in the Beasts of Olympus series. The Big Book for Little Hands by Marie-Pascale Cocagne Ages 3—6 This engaging activity book reinforces educational concepts as young artists color and complete the illustrations. Today we remember him as Johnny Appleseed and honor him for his simple philosophy: Use what you have.
Try to make peace where there is war. You can reach your destination by taking small steps. Watercolor and gouache illustrations on burlap and wood highlight the ingenuity Chapman was known for. At first frightened, the girl begins bringing food to barn. Beautiful pencil drawings tell this story of quiet courage and compassion. Imaginary Fred by Eoin Colfer, Oliver Jeffers Ages 4—8 Fred is an experienced imaginary friend, and knows that he will only be needed until a real human friend appears, usually by lunchtime on the second day of school. When Sam meets a girl named Sammi and begins working on a comic book with her, formerly a passion Sam shared with Fred, he is sure his days are numbered.
But Sammi has her own imaginary friend Frieda, and the four friends bond together. Expressive illustrations highlight the silly fun in this hilarious read-aloud. Taking up his sketchpad, the boy draws himself traveling to Africa where he meets an elephant who poses for his portrait. The elephant carries the boy to other African animals who pose for him. Near disaster occurs when the rhino charges during his portrait and the baboons prefer to draw the boy.
How long is a year? What is it like in a jungle? This sensitive look at the impact of war on the very young ends on a reassuring note. Crouching Tiger by Ying Chang Compestine, Yan Nascimbene Ages 6—10 Vinson considers himself completely American, and is uncomfortable when his grandfather comes to visit from China, speaking to him in Chinese and calling him Ming Da, his Chinese name. Reluctantly donning a Chinese jacket for the Chinese New Year parade, Ming Da notices the respect given to his grandfather and the lion dancers he trained.
But Ming trades the eggs for a singing wok who promises exciting things. The clever wok also transports toys from the greedy rich child, and treasures from the dishonest rich father. Based on a Danish folktale, this jaunty tale will enchant young listeners. Detailed text describes other national parks, lavishly illustrated in the style of vintage WPA posters from the s.
One of These Things is Almost Like The Others by Bastien Contraire Ages 3—6 In this clever book, 64 collections of similar objects rendered in green and fuschia challenge the reader to select the different object hiding in plain sight. Young readers will enjoy closely examining the spreads to find the one thing that does not fit an egg hiding among a page of birds, an airplane hidden among insects. This wordless book will encourage conversation about form and classification.
Our Children Can Soar: The powerful illustrations by many different artists complement the text, presenting African-American history as the story of hope. The vivid photographs accompany lively informational text about sloths in general and individual sloths. Young readers will enjoy sharing the book as a read-aloud and browsing through the picture pages independently.
Born a hedgehog from the waist up, Hans becomes an accomplished fiddle player and loves riding his rooster through the woods with his faithful hogs. After rescuing two kings and visiting their castles, Hans finally meets a princess who loves him as he is. This adaptation is a much happier version of the original fairy tale. Water Sings Blue by Kate Coombs, Meilo So Ages 4—8 Evocative poems paired with detailed watercolors fill this beautiful book of poetry about life in the ocean and on the beach.
Chanticleer and the Fox by Barbara Cooney Caldecott Medal Ages 4—8 Chanticleer the rooster falls for the flattery of the fox and is caught. Beautiful pen and ink drawings illustrate the fable. The big cat helps the little cat learn to use the litter box, and shows it where to eat and sleep. The grief of the human family is simply portrayed. The big black cat lives alone until one day a little white kitten arrives.
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This quiet story of the circle of life is perfect for little ones. Farm by Elisha Cooper Ages 4—8 This beautifully illustrated book is a tribute to family farms. An Animal Alphabet by Elisha Cooper Ages 3—7 On each of the 26 pages devoted to a letter of the alphabet, young readers are invited to find eight of a certain animal whose name begins with that hidden among other animals sharing the same initial letter.
Some letters are easy there are only eight xeruses on the X page while others are packed with animals. The names of the featured animals run along the bottom of the page, and a closing list offers interesting facts about the more than animals that appear in the book. Homer by Elisha Cooper Ages 3—8 Family members at a beach house one-by-one ask their dog Homer to join them in an activity.
But Homer is content to watch them from the porch. As each returns to the house, they share their discoveries with Homer. This gentle portrait of a loving family and a dog who is content just to be part of the family will resonate with dog lovers of all ages. Luminous watercolor illustrations celebrate both the power of trains and the grandeur of the American landscape. Quirky illustrations and a charming story will have readers cheering for Jake as he struggles to balance habit and acceptance.
When Lydia tries to attract their attention hello! The restless Lydia leaves her family, drawn in shades of gray, inside and discovers a whole world in living color outside. Her vibrant adventure is interrupted by the ringing of her cell phone, but luckily she is able to entice her family outside to share the glorious liberation of a gadget free outdoors. Alfred Ely Beach came up with the idea of an underground train that could be powered pneumatically.
February 26, , after 58 days of construction, Beach unveiled his subway to the wonder of the public. Go to Sleep, Monster! Deep in the Woods by Christopher Corr Ages 3—6 Deep in the woods a mouse discovers a wonderful little house with nine windows and a red front door. The mouse moves in and wen other animals and birds pass by he invites them to move in. All is well until a gigantic bear appears and destroys the roof. Everyone, including the bear, join together to repair the house. This modern retelling of the classic Russian folktale celebrating of friendly cooperation is beautifully illustrated.
White text on black pages, with braille above, explain how Thomas tastes, feels, and hears about color words. This amazing book allows young readers to experience the world in a new way. Eight Favorite Fairy Tales by Lucy Cousins Ages 4—10 In the retelling of these fairy tales, the villains are scary and eager to eat their tasty prey. Bold and vibrant illustrations complement the slyly humorous text. Elizabeth makes herself at home, and decides to sunbathe in the intersection of a two-lane road and is nearly killed.
A volunteer group of residents moves Elizabeth to a nearby elephant seal colony, but the seal keeps returning to her favorite spot. This charming tale is based on a true story, and a picture of the real Elizabeth appears in the afterword. Many of the players on both teams had never been close enough to touch a person of another race, and were at first hesitant to bump into each other.
But the exciting hard-driving fast-break style of the Eagles broke down the barriers. In the second game, the teams intermixed so that the white and black players could experience playing as teammates. This true story highlights the importance of the game in changing the nature of basketball play, as well as the dangerous social climate of the time. Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land by John Coy Ages 5—10 Told mainly through photographs, this inspiring look at immigration to the United States focuses on the lives of children. Images of immigrant families from all over the world illustrate the experience of moving to a new country, working hard, making mistakes, and building a new home.
Bloom by Doreen Cronin, David Small Ages 4—8 Bloom, a Mud Fairy, was banished from the kingdom and its glass palace because her muddy footprints threatened the treasured cleanliness of the kingdom. Bloom, who can spin sand into glass, transform weeds into flowers, and change a trickle of rain into a river, has retired to the nearby forest. Bloom is horrified that the King and Queen would send a small child into the forest alone, and begins training Genevieve in magic, teaching her to make bricks from mud and build a solid house. Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin Ages 4—8 Farmer Brown is amazed when his cows discover an old typewriter in the barn and soon learn to use it to air their grievances.
When Farmer Brown denies their requests, the cows go on strike in this hilarious example of the power of the protest. Duck finds the written directions, and amends them to add more interesting food, bubble baths, and movie nights to the amusement of all. Quickly discovering that running a farm is way too much work, Duck moves on to governor and then president.
A hilarious look at the electoral process. Doobie, Doobie, Moo by Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin Ages 4—8 When Duck reads about the upcoming talent show at the county fair, he organizes the animals into nightly rehearsals. This funny book makes a wonderful read-and-sing-aloud! Thump, Quack, Moo by Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin Ages 4—8 Farmer Brown is trying to build a fabulous Statue of Liberty corn maze, but the subversive duck has other ideas in this hilarious read-aloud winner.
So he puts a bowl of candy on the porch, hangs a Do Not Disturb sign, and locks the door. But the animals have other plans and replace his sign with another that reads: Halloween Party at the Barn! This Halloween read-aloud is just scary enough to delight young readers. Scat lines are delicious to read aloud. From There to Here by Laurel Croza, Matt James Ages 4—7 A little girl and her family have moved by train from the wilds of Saskatchewan to the busy city of Toronto, and she is having trouble adjusting to the differences. There all the kids played together and everyone enjoyed watching the stars at night.
Here her older brother has his own friends and the streetlights hide the stars. Meeting a new friend exactly her own age helps make Here more tolerable. Dozens of Cousins by Shutta Crum, David Catrow Ages 4—8 At the annual family reunion, dozens of mild-mannered children are transformed into a wild group determined to enjoy every last second of their time together. The cousins leap and climb and run and devour everything in sight, having a wonderful celebration of play.
Humorous verse is the perfect match for wildly colorful illustrations. Stead Ages 4—8 The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles lives a cat and a cow in a cottage by the sea, scanning for corked bottles. His job is to deliver the messages he finds. He loves his job, but it is a bit lonely, and he longs to find a message with his name on it. One day he opens a bottle to find an un-addressed invitation to a party on the beach. After searching unsuccessfully for the proper recipient, he ventures down to the party, where he is welcomed.
She drops the water bucket, spills the tea, and sends the potatoes tumbling down the hill. But when she finds her baby brother Kiprop crying, Chirchir finds a job that suits her perfectly. Information about the life of the Kalenjin tribe and the Kenyan environment are included naturally in this reassuring tale of African life. Deep in the Sahara by Kelly Cunnane, Hoda Hadadi Ages 4—8 A young Mauritanian girl is fascinated by the malafa , the veil that the women in her family wear.
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She wants a malafa so that she can be beautiful like her mother, or mysterious like her older sister. But it is not until she demonstrates that she understands that the malafa is a symbol of Muslim belief that her mother finally gives her a malafa of her own. Little Elliot, Big Family by Mike Curato Ages 4—8 Little Elliot is alone again when Mouse heads off for a family reunion with his 15 brothers, 19 sisters, and cousins. As Little Elliot explores the big city, he sees many diverse families, and wonders what it would be like to have a family of his own. Alone in an empty movie theater he feels sad and lonely.
Leaving the theater he meets Mouse, who has arrived to take him to his family reunion, where Little Elliot realizes he does have a family after all. Little Elliot, Fall Friends by Mike Curato Ages 4—8 Little Elliot and Mouse love living in the big city, but the arrival of fall makes them decide to visit the countryside. They admire the fall colors, eat apples, play hide-and-seek, and enjoy and autumn feast with some new barnyard friends.
A Counting Book About Building by Kurt Cyrus Ages 4—7 This energetic picture book is set at a busy construction site where men, women, and children bustle around in hard hats building impressive structures. Rhyming text describes the making of the bricks themselves and then the arches, columns, and complex structures that are built. The Voyage of Turtle Rex by Kurt Cyrus Ages 4—8 On a primeval beach, a prehistoric turtle hatches and heads off to sea, eventually growing into a two-ton archelon. The majestic sea turtle then returns to the beach to lay her eggs, beginning the cycle again.
This moving story of the oceanic world of dinosaurs is a companion volume to Tadpole Rex. Nighttime Ninja by Barbara DaCosta, Ed Young Ages 3—6 In the dark of the night, the silhouette of a nighttime ninja steals through a silent house on a mysterious mission. Suddenly a large mother-shaped shadow flicks on the lights, revealing a small boy sneaking into the kitchen for a midnight ice cream snack.
This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect mix of humor and suspense. Prudence Wants a Pet by Cathleen Daly, Stephen Michael King Ages 4—8 Prudence really wants a pet, but her father thinks they cost too much and her mother thinks they are too noisy. So Prudence adopts a series of inanimate objects: Prudence never resorts to whining or complaining, but her misplaced affections finally wear her parents down.
Charming pen and ink drawings illustrate this humorous tale of gentle persistence. Classic tales like Cinderella , Snow White , Sleeping Beauty , and Hansel and Gretel , have a more modern feel while brief introductions describe the themes, symbolism, and contemporary relevance of the stories.
This beautiful book will appeal to readers of all ages. I Love You, Nose! I Love You, Toes! Young listeners and readers will enjoy this frank and friendly celebration of all the parts of their bodies they are so curious about. The Storm Whale by Benji Davies Ages 4—8 Every morning Noi watches his father leave for a long day of fishing, leaving Noi alone with only the company of six cats.
One day Noi discovers a baby whale washed up on the sand, and brings it inside to the bathtub where he plays water-themed music to make it comfortable and tells the whale stories, learning that the whale is a good listener. Captions full of scientific information accompany the playful illustrations. She hears them when she wakes up in the morning, she watches them feed on her way to school, and she observes them through her window.
Her enthusiastic commentary presents both accurate factual information and her pleasure in their personalities. Beautiful watercolor illustrations capture the sleek beauty of these wild neighbors. Divided into seasons, this beautiful book captures the sights and sounds of children interacting with nature, reminding readers that the natural world is waiting to be discovered right outside your door.
Black is tired of just being used only for outlining, Beige is fed-up with being second-choice to Brown, and Gray feels over-used after Duncan colored an elephant, hippo, and rhino. This humorous book will appeal to all young artists. The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers Ages 5—8 Having dealt with a revolt by the crayons threatening to quit, Duncan now has a new problem — a stack of postcards from crayons who have been lost and are ready to come home.
Seeking a new challenge, the three meet up in the garage, but after three exciting rounds they realize they are evenly matched. Expressive fonts and dramatic battle scenes accompany the hilarious text, perfect for sharing and revisiting. Cheese Belongs to You! The only problem is that bigger rats have precedence, as do quicker, stronger, scarier, hairier, and dirtier rats! The slow build of this funny book continues until the original dainty rat steals the cheese while the pirate rats are fighting it out with the gangster rats.
A Place to Call Home by Alexis Deacon, Viviane Schwarz Ages 3—8 A band of hamster-like brothers outgrow their birthplace and head off on a grand adventure to find a place to call home. Timid and frightened at first, they don a variety of outrageous headgear and bravely blunder through a variety of obstacles, never losing sight of their goal. Hilarious physical comedy will have young readers clamoring for a another reading.
Julie tries to give each toy her attention every day, but finally comes to the conclusion that there are just too many toys for her to take care of. Soon singing is illegal and even teakettles are afraid to whistle. After seven years of quiet, a cocky gallito and his family move into the village.
The rooster refuses to stop crowing and Don Pepe imprisons him in a cage and threatens him with starvation. The rooster sings a hungrier song, but keeps crowing. The villagers organize a non-violent but very noisy protest to save the noisy bird. Plants, animals, and other organisms are organized by the alphabet in this beautifully illustrated book full of interesting factual information.
Why do they ride a bus instead of having a car? His grandmother answers each question by pointing out the richness of his environment. The bus driver is their friend and does tricks for CJ. A passenger on the bus plays his guitar, surrounding CJ and the rest of the passengers with live music.
He climbs up the the next bunk to ask Misha for a story, which wakes up Pedro. The other dogs all eventually wake up, trading toys and glasses of water until they are all crammed into a single bunk. This funny book will quickly become a bedtime favorite. The Birds of Bethlehem by Tomie dePaola Ages 5—8 On the morning of the first Christmas, the birds of Bethlehem gather in a field to share the news of an angel appearing in the night sky.
Pairs of birds find the stable where a special child has been born. Simple language and beautiful pictures make this story accessible. Jack by Tomie dePaola Ages 3—5 Young Jack tells his grandfather that he would like to see the world, make new friends, and live in a house in the city. His grandfather encourages him to go to the city and ask the king for a house. Along the way Jack collects a cheerful and noisy bunch of animal friends. Luckily the king provides a house big enough for them all.
But Strega Nona is up to the challenge of dealing with a guest who has outstayed her welcome with her usual quick thinking and wry wisdom. May I Bring a Friend? The richly colored illustrations show the well-behaved animals causing unintentional havoc in the palace. As his father begins to restore Red he tells Rowan about his own pretend adventures with the truck. These memories are rendered in sepia tones, and are so vivid that Rowen is pulled into the final story, riding along with a young Papa to save to save the town library.
The Blue Whale by Jenni Desmond Ages 4—8 The enormous blue whale is presented with comparisons to help children understand its size, feeding habits, and environment. Her friends love playing with her, but eventually their parents decide she is too bad to be a friend. So Hattie decides to become the best behaved child ever, with hilarious results. Gollie is small, rumpled, strong-willed, and down-to-earth. Like many best friends, the two squabble about just about anything in this early readers series debut.
Three connected stories present conflicts about appearance wild socks , personal boundaries a trek to the Andes , and pets jealousy. She sings to the stars, but is met only with silence. Climbing a tall ladder, she sings to the moon, and the moon replies. All he needs is a horse. When Leroy meets Maybelline, it is love at first sight, and Leroy is finally ready to ride into the sunset like the heros of his favorite Western movies.
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This Tales from Dekawoo Drive series opener features characters from other DiCamillo books, like the toast-loving pig Mercy. Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken by Kate Dicamillo, Harry Bliss Ages 4—8 Louise is an adventurous chicken who longs for excitement, so she leaves the farm and meets pirates on the high seas and lions under the big top. The comic narration makes for a perfect read-aloud.
His mother has curly red hair and his father has deep brown skin, and Mike is a combination of the two. The multi-ethnic children declare that they would take care of the important things first, like making sure that everyone has enough food and a safe place to live, stressing that friendship, kindness, and generosity would be valued more than wealth if they ran the world. Her brothers are clever, fast, and strong, and Antoinette feels outclassed. Her mother reassures Antoinette that she has an extra-special talent waiting to be discovered.
Antoinette discovers that she has an extra-special sense of smell, and tracks the missing puppy to the Louvre. Clink by Kelly DiPucchio, Matthew Myers Ages 4—7 At one time Clink was the most advanced robot available with his ability to make toast and play music at the same time. But the newer robots in the toy store have more advanced talents, like helping with homework and making cookies. No one wants to buy poor Clink until Milton appears, a boy who loves toast and dancing.
The charming Clink will appeal to boys and girls alike. And How They Grow by Kelly Dipucchio, AG Ford Ages 3—7 This celebration of early childhood follows multicultural children from giggling babies through toddler-hood and ready to start school. The rhyming text and adorable illustrations make this a perfect gift for soon-to-be older siblings and expectant parents alike.
Mixed-media illustrations and rhyming text will encourage young readers to search out the creeping and flying wildlife in their own backyards. Three vignettes show the extent of their imaginations: Their real life is rendered in black and white, while the imagined adventures are in full color.
Finally Mama Frog saves the day. What the Ladybug Heard by Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks Ages 2—6 All the animals in this colorful barnyard have plenty to say, except the silent ladybug, until she overhears a plot to steal the prize cow. The clever ladybug comes up with a plan to foil the robbers and save the cow, instructing each animal to mimic the sound of another animal.
The lilting rhyming text and exuberant illustrations invite young listeners to join in the chorus. One evening both Maria and Mouse Mouse are surprised that their mothers are gone. They search through the house and finally notice a light in the shed. When a wolf steals the teddy bear, the bear chases him down and swallows the wolf, but not before he tosses the teddy bear on. So he heads upstairs to see if his neighbor Nabil has anything in his fridge. Nabil has only two eggs and a remnant of cheese. Together they head up to the next floor, gathering bits of food until they reach the top floor of the five-story apartment house and discover they have all the ingredients to make a delicious quiche.
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Bright colors echo the ingredients gathered on each floor in this delightful retelling of Stone Soup. Then a strange woman in the park tells her to search her own reflection in the mirror. Soothing watercolors illustrate the weary animals dropping off to sleep. Animal Masquerade by Marianne Dubuc Ages 3—7 A lion sees an invitation to a costume party and soon emerges on the next page in an obviously home-made elephant costume.
The real elephant decides to disguise himself as a parrot who darts away to don his own costume. Each turn of the page reveals a new creatively silly costume in this delightful book. While Lion goes ice fishing, Bird sleeps in a fuzzy slipper. In the spring, Bird rejoins his flock, leaving Lion alone. Hank Finds an Egg by Rebecca Dudley Ages 3—up This wordless book presents the story of Hank, a forest creature, who finds an egg that has fallen from a nest in a tree. The photographs of Hank and the hand-cut and posed forest add a touch of realism to his sweet tale.
Hank Has a Dream by Rebecca Dudley Ages 3—8 Hank, a small stuffed animal who lives in a forest, has an amazing dream about flying that he shares with his hummingbird friend. Side by side diorama photographs contrast the real actions of Hank with the magical mirror events from his dream. Fable Comics edited by Chris Duffy Ages 6—12 Twenty-eight fables are retold by 26 talented graphic artists in comic format. Many of the fables are classics from Aesop, but some are more obscure.
Though based on the originals, each enjoys artistic freedom as long as there is a moral at the end. Classic Tales Told by Extraordinary Cartoonists edited by Chris Duffy Ages 6—12 Seventeen classic fairy tales are adapted and illustrated in comics format by seventeen different cartoonists. Ready for Pumpkins by Kate Duke Ages 5—8 Hercules, the classroom guinea pig, is fascinated by the first grade project of growing plants from seeds. During summer vacation on a farm, Hercules and a rabbit named Daisy prepare the soil and plant pumpkin seeds. Hercules finds the long wait difficult, especially when he has to go back to school before the pumpkins are ready.
But in October the farmer appears with a pumpkin that mysteriously grew in his yard, and Hercules begins to dream about his next garden project. No one has ever seen a hedgehog before, and when the creature curls itself into a tight ball, rumors and suspicion circles through the farm.
The hedgehog goes on his way, but the chickens are ill at ease, and the rooster convinces the hens to work throughout the winter building a giant wall to keep out prickly invaders. This humorous look at xenophobia and overreaction will appeal to young readers. Interruptions like flying whales cause the mouse to temporarily lose control, but he manages to retain his serious demeanor until the infectious rhythm of the band at the giant zero-gravity dance party is simply impossible to resist.
The rustic details of tree stump beds and a stone hearth suggest a historical story land, while the celebration of the warm relationship between father and daughter is timeless. Little Cub by Olivier Dunrea Ages 3—up When Old Bear finds Little Cub all alone and afraid of the dark, he has no choice but to take care of the little one and help him get over his fears. In this prequel to Old Bear and His Cub , the two meet for the first time and gradually grow into a loving family of two.
But eating all the chocolate in the refrigerator gets Dessert into trouble at home. Her teacher encourages Dessert to find her own way to make amends. The humorous black and white illustrations add to the fun of this book. Beautiful melding of poetry, narration, and art bring the love of music to life. The bear is angry to be unfairly blamed for an accident and plots revenge on the girl. When she apologizes to the bear, all the horrible goes right out of him. This funny book illustrates the way anger causes unforeseen problems.
Or at least Papa and Mama are; Dot is worried that the wolf will eat them all up. Wolfie loves carrots, and Dot is sent to the store with the new baby to buy some more. She keeps a close eye on Wolfie in case he shows signs of eating her, but instead a bear at the market decides Wolfie would make a delicious snack. Dot frightens the bear with her tough talk, and the two siblings walk happily home from the market hand-in-hand. Young children will love the endearing Wolfie in his bunny outfit while adults will appreciated the gentle mockery of the hipster Bunny parents.
Grouse the grocer sees the tilted gray cat wandering by, she tilts her head to get a better look and finds the ring she lost 20 years earlier caught in a vegetable bin. As the cat moves through town, everyone bends sideways and sees their world from a different perspective, with surprising results. How to Train a Train by Jason Carter Eaton, John Rocco Ages 4—8 This how-to book narrated by a train-obsessed boy, provides information about capturing, caring for, and training your pet train. Recommendations for activities your train will enjoy and tricks to teach your pet train are also included in this must-have book for young train fans.
Three separate adventures are presented in short illustrated chapters. The layout and text is perfect for beginning readers. A Hat for Mrs. Brian Karas Ages 4—8 Mrs. Goldman knits winter hats for everyone in the neighborhood. Sophia received her first hat when she was a baby, and now helps Mrs. Goldman attach the pom-poms since knitting is too hard. When winter arrives Sophia notices that Mrs. Goldman is the only one in the neighborhood without a warm hat, and makes it her mitzvah good deed to use her limited knitting skills to make a hat for Mrs. Most people wanted a typical gray bridge, the Navy wanted black and yellow stripes, but Irving Morrow was determined that the anti-rust paint would be a vivid orange.
The story of the iconic bridge is told with humor and flair. Bright and energetic illustrations accompany this old-fashioned adventure. Itsy Bitsy Spider by Richard Egielski Ages 3—6 This engaging pop-up book sets the familiar nursery rhyme in a town built of tin cans, salt shakers, and teapots and inhabited by a well-dressed cast of insects.
The spider boy wearing many-legged overalls disappears up the waterspout and then reappears in a tumble of water. Notes from a Colorful Life by Lois Ehlert Ages 5—10 Lois Ehlert always knew she was an artist and was encouraged by her parents to make things with leftover scraps of fabric and buttons. Art school gave her the skills to create picture books. This fascinating autobiography helps readers to create projects of their own with directions for making a bird feeder and a cat mask, and makes it clear that creating collage pictures is an art form anyone can enjoy.
The Girl Who Wanted to Dance by Amy Ehrlich Ages 6—10 Clara, who longs to dance, lives with her sad father and loving grandmother who tells her that her absent mother also loved music and dance. This haunting fairy tale compassionately addresses the irresistible artistic urge and the pain of those left behind. Then a strange looking sheep with long teeth appears wearing a wool coat. The clever humor makes this book a fun read-aloud. Home by Carson Ellis Ages 4—8 The exploration of the idea of home begins realistically with a house in the country and an apartment in the city.
A ship can be the home of an explorer, a wigwam for a Native American. Storybook homes include palaces, huts, and lairs for thieves. The final pages show the artist at work on illustrations for the book in her home studio. Riding along the trail on her ATV, Roja meets a wolf who steals her cape to fool Abuelita into letting him into the house. But Abuelita is as clever as her granddaughter and the two deal handily with the wolf. The Ant and the Grasshopper by Rebecca Emberley, Ed Emberley Ages 4—8 As a hard-working ant is carrying home a watermelon slide, she takes a break to enjoy a cheerful grasshopper making music with his band.
The ant is rejuvenated by the music, but refuses to stop and join the band. So the grasshopper and his friends play the ant all the way home, making her work much more enjoyable, adding a joyful note to the classic tale. The Princess and the Pig by Jonathan Emmett, Poly Bernatene Ages 4—8 Because of a mix-up in the royal nursery, Priscilla the princess has accidentally switched places with Pigmella the piglet. This hilarious fractured fairy tale will delight young readers.
His terrified parents buy him everything he wants, but each year Santa leaves him only a pair of socks. This darkly funny book is the perfect gift for all children whose favorite holiday is Halloween. All the Way to Havana by Margarita Engle, Mike Curato Ages 4—8 Our young narrator and his family are traveling from their rural home to Havana in a bright blue Chevy Delray they call Cara Cara because her aging engine makes sounds like a chicken: Held together by wire, table, and scraps of dented metal, Cara Cara transports the family along the coast to the busy streets of Havana for a family celebration.
During the day he enjoys adventures in the swamp wielding his sword. But at night he quakes in terror, fearful of all the frackensnappers, skelecragons, and bracklesneeds that he conquers during the day. His father bribes him with a double-decker grasshopper worm-cake, with snake-belly frosting for breakfast if the youngster manages to stay in his own bed for the entire night.
As the boys move from backstage to choice seats in the Big Top, this book captures the excitement of the circus arriving in small town America in the late s. Spotting a pair of underwear hanging on a tree, Leon convinces himself that his urgent need is worth stealing and using the underwear.
But then his conscience gets the better of him, nagging Leon into washing and restoring the underpants to their former place in the tree. Discovering who the underpants belong to provides a surprise ending to this funny book. She bottle-fed the kitten and carried him in a pouch wile on photography expeditions. Gradually she begins to reintroduce the kitten she names Moto to his natural world, fostering his survival instincts with the goal of returning him to the wild.
Beautiful photographs illustrate this poignant story of wildlife rescue. Underground by Shane W. Evans Ages 4—8 Minimal text and haunting illustrations tell the story of a slave family creeping away from a plantation on a dark night lit only by the moon. Moving along the underground railroad, the family travels throughout the night until the dawn breaks, illuminating their passage into freedom. One day while coming home from karate lessons, Mango finds a frightened Malayan tapir named Bambang stranded in the middle of the road.
Mango takes Bambang home and feeds him banana pancakes. The two become fast friends and have wonderful adventures together. This endearing early chapter book features humorous illustrations that support the text. She only has time for reading and facts and friends just get in the way. But Livingston Flott Fly , who lives next door, an exuberant singer-songwriter, breaks through her defenses. This engaging early chapter book featuring a friendship between opposites includes whimsical cartoon illustrations. Miller Ages 4—8 Snappsy the Alligator is perfectly happy going about his daily business until an unseen narrator begins following him around and adding commentary.
The cartoon illustrations are the perfect match for the funny text. Against a background of beautiful photographs, Olivia survives an attack of pigeons at the Piazza San Marco, barely stays afloat on a gondola, and eats many servings of gelato. A favorite since her first appearance in Olivia , this hilarious entry in the series is sure to delight both children and adults.
One day he is scratching a picture of an owl in the dirt with a stick when a stranger walks by. The next morning William wakes up to find that the tree outside his bedroom window has been transformed into a topiary owl very like the one William sketched in the ground. In the following days more topiaries appear and the grim little town fills with color and life as everyone gathers to marvel at the incredible living sculptures. At night, Rupert secretly slips on her dancing shoes and dances in the dark. One night Mandy wakes up and spots Rupert dancing.
She is thrilled and decides to teach him some new steps. But Rupert is unhappy that his secret has been discovered and hides under the bed. Mandy understands and cleverly lures Rupert out into the open so that they can enjoy dancing together.
The watercolor illustrations perfectly complement the text. Buddy and Earl Go to School by Maureen Fergus, Carey Sookocheff Ages 4—7 Buddy the dog and Earl the hedgehog are eager to start school, knowing a good education is the key to getting a fabulous job like a dentist or a hot dog vendor. When their teacher is called away from the classroom, Professor Earl takes charge. The obedient dog and rule-challenging hedgehog demonstrate that school can be fun for all kinds of students. She married a man who loved sailing as much as she did, and in served as navigator of their clipper ship The Flying Cloud on its 15, maiden voyage from New York City, around the tip of Cape Horn, and into San Francisco to deliver passengers and cargo to the Gold Rush.
This accessible biography presents a little-known female sailor at a time when only men were expected to take the helm. The retro toys make it fun to learn about letters, numbers, opposites, shapes, and the seasons. Parents and young children will enjoy exploring this book together. I Can Do It Myself by Valorie Fisher Ages 3—7 This upbeat guide presents pointers for young children determined to achieve important milestones of early childhood. Close up photographs of children and plastic toys illustrate tasks like learning to hold a pencil properly both right and left-handed , brushing teeth, making the bed, writing letters and numbers, getting dressed, and much more.
Night Sky Wheel Ride by Sheree Fitch, Yayo Ages 3—6 This imaginative book encourages children to embrace new experiences while celebrating a carnival Ferris wheel ride. Brilliantly colored illustrations accompany the poetic text. Even the simplest things become extraordinary during this satisfying book. There by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick Ages 4—8 A small girl wonders what it means to grow up, questioning who she will be, what she will know, and what she must leave behind.
This simple and beautiful book leaves the questions unanswered as she decides not to go There yet. Marine by David Fitzsimmons Ages 3—up Twenty unusual marine creatures are presented in this accessible book. First-person narration from each creature in the form of poems, songs, monologues, and comedy routines is paired with incredibly detailed photographs.
The end of the book includes more details about each marine dweller as well as an identification game using silhouettes. She insults them until they have no choice but to fight back, despite the fact that she owns her own electric chair and subscribes to Guard Dog Lovers Monthly. The class full of underdogs unites under the leadership of Einstein, the class genius, who brings out the hidden talents of each student. Unfortunately Miss Breakbone, their terrifying teacher, also lands an extra spot. When Spider is arrested for stealing a necklace, it takes the combined efforts of the whole Dunderhead gang to identify the real thief and clear his name.
This delightful darkly comic mystery is the sequel to The Dunderheads. First Light, First Life: A Worldwide Creation Story by Paul Fleischman, Julie Paschkis Ages 6—9 Elements from creation stories from around the world are woven together into one whole, highlighting their similar story lines. Each page represents a different country or culture, celebrating both our commonalties and our differences. Inside a cigar box she discovers a collection of old matchboxes, each holding a memory that the old man explains as she holds the treasures in her hand.
An olive pit from his native Italy brings the memory of sucking on the pit when the family had no food, a fish bone tells the story of hard work in a cannery, and a piece of movable type represents his mastery of the written word. Too poor to buy her a present, Jack cleverly decides to bake her a cake, trading for the ingredients.
But on the way to the party the cake is slowly demolished by a variety of creatures and disasters, so Jack arrives at the party empty-handed. When Jack tells the bored Princess the tale of the cake, she is enchanted and exclaims that his adventure story is the finest gift she ever received. Slyly humorous illustrations featuring expressive faces highlight this modern fairy tale that will appeal to both girls and boys. Giant Squid by Candace Fleming, Eric Rohmann Ages 6—10 Little is known about the giant squid, which lives in the deepest darkest reaches of the ocean.
Some giant squid are as large as a school bus, but they are rarely seen by people. The little we know about these huge cephalopods is what scientists have discovered from pieces of dead squids washed up on the shore or found by fishermen in the sea. This fascinating book reveals what we know about giant squids piece by piece, beginning with a description of their foot-long tentacles, until the entire squid is revealed.
Rich wood-block styled prints provide a dignified background to the humorous text full of descriptive sound words. A mother and her two children board the train in Omaha, leaving their old home behind to join Papa who has gone ahead to Sacramento, California to prepare their new home. Details about the construction of the railroad and the crew it takes to run the train provide background to the small family enjoying the cross-country journey. Prehistoric Poems and Paintings by Douglas Florian Ages 6—up These humorous and witty poems and illustrations will appeal to dinosaur and word lovers alike.
The facts are accurate, and the combination of poem and collage make them unforgettable. Baseball Poems by Douglas Florian Ages 6—9 Upbeat poems cover the defensive positions on the field as well as batting and running. Exuberant illustrations exaggerate the physical motions of the baseball players as they stretch, swing, bend, and run, complementing the humor and the competitive spirit of the poems.
The final change to green is worth all the wait and worry. Poetic text and imaginative pencil and linoleum prints celebrate the quiet pleasure of persistence. Old Dog Baby Baby by Julie Fogliano, Chris Raschka Ages 2—6 The old dog would prefer to sleep in the sun on the kitchen floor, but the little baby crawls in and disturbs his peace. Finally the two settle down for a nap together as an older sibling looks at photos of the old dog as a young puppy, a subtle comment on the inevitability of the passage of time.
When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Each poem begins with a date and reads like a diary entry, combining observations about each season with personal connections. Then he finds a golden lion perched on a boulder who offers him 10 wishes, with the warning that unless Willoughby wishes the most wonderful thing of all the lion will be stuck on the rock forever. As Willoughby makes each wish, the illustrations move from black and gray to include more and more gold until he finally does wish for the most wonderful thing of all.
Playful illustrations capture the American optimism of the time and celebrate the inventor mindset. After a last goodnight from his mother, the boy snuggles up with his beloved toys and listens to their stories about the adventures they had that day. Rhyme and repetition make the tales easy to follow for young readers, with specific details illustrated by the warmly colored pictures. Cityblock by Christopher Franceschelli, Peskimo Ages 3—5 A grandfather and two children explore the city using various transportation modes.
Clever die cuts in this interactive board book encourage young readers to guess what is hidden: The layout of the rhymes often echoes the shapes pictured in the stunning cut-paper collages. But each pup likes to guard the house from a different spot. Boot prefers the back porch while Shoe patrols the front.
When a squirrel initiates a mad chase around the yard, the dogs end up in the wrong spot, loyally standing guard, waiting for the other to return. This endearingly ordinary story is an homage to the faithfulness of dogs and friendship. The Boss Baby by Marla Frazee Ages 4—8 From the moment of his arrival by taxi clad in a suit-and-tie onesie and carrying a briefcase the Boss Baby takes command of his new family. This clever and empathetic book will appeal to new parents as well as older siblings dealing with an infant takeover of their own family.
Clad in a black onsie with chewable pearls and carrying an Etch-a-Sketch like a computer tablet, the Bossier Baby is even more demanding than her older brother, who has been demoted from Boss Baby to Staff. He sees a black and white cow in the middle of a herd of solid black cows. As he milks it, the white spots disappear. Stanley throws the milk into the sky. White clouds appear and then rain turns the earth green as Stanley drives home.
Incredible illustrations, which move from a orange pallate into greens, support this magical tale of transformation. Or is that the only way to do it?