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Smithy and me
by Darcy Day Zoells
"My dog, Smithy, is the best playmate ever! We have so much fun together--whether he's winning at games, I'm coming out on top, or we're both making a mess. But Mom doesn't seem to mind. Or does she?"
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| Bud Finds Her Gift by Robin Wall Kimmerer; illustrated by Naoko StoopWhen Bud tells Nokomis that she wants something “big and important" to do, Nokomis invites her to try a deeper way of noticing nature’s gifts. This picture book debut by Robin Wall Kimmerer (author of Braiding Sweetgrass and The Serviceberry, for adults) will speak to quietly observant kids and nature-lovers alike. Read-alike: Remember by Joy Harjo.
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A monstrous bedtime
by Kerilynn Wilson
"Bedtime routines are important for a good night's sleep--even for the monster under your bed"
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Aggie and the Ghost
by Matthew Forsythe
Adorable, gnome-like Aggie’s excitement to live on her own turns to annoyance when she discovers that her new cottage comes with a roommate: a shapeshifting ghost who follows her around, steals her socks, and eats all the cheese. Whimsical, imaginative illustrations enhance this offbeat ghost story.
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Archibald and the furry dinosaurs
by Suzanne Lang
"Archibald, the only bald dinosaur, embarks on a quest to find his lost hair and learns to appreciate his life as it is"
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| Witch Hazel by Molly IdleMemories drive this bewitching tale: while ailing in bed, elderly witch Hazel finds joy in sharing her memories with young companion Hilda; and after Hazel is gone, Hilda finds solace in memories of their time together. A sepia backdrop lends a quiet, nostalgic tone to the gently shaded white-and-gray illustrations. |
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| See the Ghost: Three Stories About Things You Cannot See by David LaRochelle; illustrated by Mike WohnoutkaIn this beginner-friendly read, the titular characters from See the Cat and See the Dog return for several laugh-out-loud encounters with mischievous invisible characters (who can be seen only via their speech bubbles). Featuring easy-to-read words and sophisticated visual humor, See the Ghost offers new readers a sense of both accomplishment and fun. |
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| Why Did the Monster Cross the Road? by R.L. Stine; illustrated by Marc BrownMeet Hunny, a spiky monster who's feeling down-and-out, and Funny, a google-eyed monster determined to crack jokes until Hunny cracks as well -- a smile. Depicted in hilariously yucky collage art, the monsters are fun to look at, eye-rolling punchlines and all. Written by Goosebumps author R.L. Stine and illustrated by Arthur creator Marc Brown, this book is sure to be in demand year-round. |
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The zombees
by Justin Colâon
On Halloween, a swarm of undead bees invades the town to deliver spooks and sweets
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The little ghost who lost her boo!
by Elaine Bickell
Discovering that she has lost her ability to make her signature“BOO!” noise, Little Ghost embarks on a search under the crescent moon to find her lost sound, in a not-so-spooky rhyming tale that culminates in a bouncy twist ending. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
440-933-8128alpl.org |
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