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| Story Rug by Sophie Blackall; illustrated by Phoebe Wahl The children of Class 203 are learning to braid. They started with hair and shoelaces, and now the children have brought rags from home. Their braid gets longer and longer until one idea transforms it into an extraordinary surprise for their teacher. Here is the story of a rag rug, woven through with the stories of the scraps used to create it and those told during its making. The result is a special handmade spot where the whole class can gather, ready for more stories. This beguiling celebration of storytelling is woven through with an easy-to-learn and impressive craft project, including instructions, will have readers reaching for scraps to make their own rag rug. |
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101 Dinosaur Butts by Sam HarperRoaring butt, soaring butt, chomping butt, stomping butt! This dino romp has it all--butts, boogies, and belly laughs. Step into a Jurassic world bursting with humor in this roaringly funny picture book that puts prehistoric posteriors front and center. Kids will follow a rollicking rhyme that introduces one unforgettable dinosaur butt after another--from tiny tushies to massive tail-waggers. Every page explodes with energy, color, and visual gags that make this the perfect crowd-pleaser for read-aloud fun. As the dinosaurs gather for a laugh-out-loud dance finale, readers are challenged to count all 101 butts hiding in the pages. It's a delightful surprise that adds re-readability, sharpens observational skills, and guarantees laughter with every turn. Ideal for dinosaur lovers, silly story enthusiasts, and families who know that giggles make the best memories. Butts in a gaggle, butts in a flock. Butts on a stage, ready to ROCK!
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The Amazing Augustus by Tammi SauerAugustus the squirrel is so busy praising himself that he winds up in the belly of a lion! This quirky, voicy picture book by beloved author Tammi Sauer is certain to have kids laughing as they realize well before Augustus that he is walking across a lion’s back. Kids love being smarter than the book, and this one takes the joke as far as possible—that is, literally inside a lion.
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All I Want to Do Is Swim by Marilyn SingerA splashy, rhyming celebration of the joy, freedom, and confidence that comes with swimming. Award-winning author and poet Marilyn Singer uses the beauty of nature to inspire young readers to find confidence and comfort in the water. As dolphins leap, ducks float, hippos dip, and pups paddle, children will be encouraged to embrace swimming with the same joy and courage shown by their fellow animals. Perfect for both young swimmers and those just starting to dip their toes in, this book helps children connect with themselves, building self-assurance while fostering a love for moving in the water. A delightful, empowering read for any reader.
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| The Haunted Playground by R.J. Palacio; illustrated by Brett HelquistFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder and the illustrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events comes a spine-tingling Halloween picture book adventure!
I cast the spell that brings to life this playground of the night.
Here my phantoms come--but not to spook or fright.
They're here because they want to laugh, to frolic and be merry.
They're here because they need to take a break from being scary.
When all the trick-or-treating is done and children are tucked in, ghosts are drawn to one special place: the Haunted Playground! Ruled by Rex Magnificus, ghosts arrive not to haunt but to play. But will the appearance of two human children interrupt their revelry? From two master storytellers, this Halloween story is a modern classic!
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| 100 Goats and Granny! by Atinuke; illustrated by Lauren HindsExcitement is in the air as Granny collects more and more goats! Eight are great, fifty are nifty . . . but when their number reaches one hundred, things start to get out of hand. There's a brown goat beeping on the bus, a gray one sitting in the salon, a white goat stealing panties from the line, and one has gone missing altogether-who can count in all this mayhem? Beloved storyteller Atinuke has a field day following goats throughout the town, while a gleeful crowd of children try their best to track them. With colorful, spirited illustrations by Lauren Hinds, here's an uproarious read-aloud you can count on to bring giggles and smiles. |
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| Home by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Loren Long A stirring celebration of home in its many forms, for home is an idea more profound than the walls we build up around ourselves. It's the family that shows its love through small gestures every day. It's the community that sees one another through hard times. And it's the wonder of the natural world, a refuge we share with every living thing on Earth.
With lyrical text and expressive artwork, Matt de la Pena and Loren Long's meditation on the universal pull of home, whatever its form, is destined to become a new classic that will be cherished by readers of every age. |
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| Many Things at Once by Veera Hiranandani; illustrated by Nadia Alam Based on the author's own family history, here is a moving story about a young girl from two different backgrounds. The girl’s mother tells her stories about her mother, a Jewish seamstress in Brooklyn, New York. She lived in a tiny two-bedroom apartment and sewed wedding dresses shimmering in satin and lace. Her father tells stories of his mother, the girl’s other grandmother, who liked to cook bubbling dal on a coal stove in Pakistan. They tell stories about how both sides came to America, and how, eventually, her parents met on a warm summer evening in Poughkeepsie. The girl sometimes feels as if she's the “only one like me.” One day, when she spots a butterfly in her yard, she realizes it’s okay to be different—no two butterflies are alike, after all. It’s okay to feel alone sometimes, but also happy and proud. It’s okay to feel-- and be-- many things at once. |
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| Caboose by Travis Jonker; illustrated by Ruth ChanEvery kid knows the joy of being line leader. You can make the line go fast. You can make the line go slow. You can stop suddenly and make the line crash—oh, the power! Cedric has all sorts of tricks to make sure he’s first in line. There’s the fast walk, the slow run, the shoulder tap, the slingshot, and so much more. But when Cedric’s line leader antics go too far, he’s banished to the back of the line, the very back of the line. Now that Cedric’s the caboose, he must hatch a whole new world of hijinks. The turtle walk, the step back, the cloak of invisibility, the “no, no, after you!” The possibilities are endless! |
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| Our Lake by Angie Kang"Today, Brother is taking me up to swim in the lake like Father used to." On a sweltering hot day, a little boy mirrors his brother as he takes off his shirt, stretches, and walks toward the edge of the tall rock, ready to dive into the cool lake waters glistening below. Only this time, Father is not here. And the water looks so far away. How can he take the plunge? With a gorgeous, deft touch in her exquisitely soft illustrations and words, Angie Kang conveys vulnerability, longing, and connection as these two boys hear Father’s laugh and see his memory all around them, uniting them in a bittersweet moment. In this slice-of-life book, the poetic text and evocative, expressionist illustrations harmonize to tell a story about grief, remembrance, and comfort. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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The Public Library
501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
505-768-5141abqlibrary.org |
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