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| If We Were Dogs by Sophie BlackallIn this upbeat, energetic tale, an enthusiastic child -- the self-proclaimed “big dog” -- dictates the many canine capers they’d get up to with the assigned “little dog”...who turns out to have their own ideas for imaginative play. For fans of: If I Was a Horse, also by two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall.
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This Book Is Too Quiet! : You Add the Noise...
by Cristina Cubells
Explore every scene of this mesmerizing book and follow the prompts to create your own noises! Enter the storm scene and add the "plip... plip... plip" of raindrops and the "rumbrumbrum" of thunder.... Take a tour of the bustling kitchen and make the "zmmmm zmmmm" of machines and "crashhhhhh" of plates.... Gaze up at the night sky and add the "fiiewwwwww" of the fireworks as they whoosh into the darkness! With the turn of every page, readers will create their very own landscape of sound. This playful book offers children a joyfully interactive reading experience, which is both absorbing and hilarious.
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Good Morning Main Street
by Catherine Bailey
As the sun rises, a shopkeeper arrives to open his store, and this sleepy little street begins to open its eyes. From lampposts standing up straight, fountains gurgling on, and flowers reaching for the sun, everyone is up and at 'em, looking their best. Well, everyone except the yawning bookstore cat. Can he keep up throughout the day to join the fun?
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| Cat Nap by Brian LiesAfter the determined Kitten chases a mouse into a poster for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, their pursuit takes on the styles of ten iconic masterpieces. Kids don’t need any museum knowledge to be fascinated by the hilarious, arresting illustrations (which include stained glass, ceramics, wooden masks, and more), all rendered in meticulous three-dimensional detail by Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies.
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| A Snow Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead; illustrated by Erin E. SteadIn this follow-up to A Sick Day for Amos McGee and Amos McGee Misses the Bus, the titular zookeeper prepares for winter weather, offering hand-knit garments to his animal charges (and frolicking with them once the snow finally arrives). Kirkus Reviews declares that this cozy tale is “an instant wintertime classic.”
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| Family Feast! by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Frank MorrisonTold through lyrical rhyming text, this tale of Pops and Big Ma cooking up an intergenerational feast will resonate with family-oriented readers, right down to the refrain of "tastes like home when family meet; a bond so warm, so strong, so sweet." Elegantly exaggerated illustrations provide plenty of delicious details for kids to savor. Read-alike: Soul Food Sunday by Winsome Bingham.
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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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Stomple the zombie
by Margery Cuyler
"Stompie the zombie is so excited that his relatives are coming for a family reunion. After all, it's been 500 years since their last one! But on the way to the gross-ery store to pick up some last-minute re-flesh-ments, Stompie has a bumpy spill on his cycle and breaks a bone.. Luckily, Itchy Witchy is nearby, and she flies him to Urgent Scare on her broom"
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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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Ghost Says Meow! : A Halloween Story
by Lauren Kukla
Halloween is here, and the night is alive with spooky sounds! Skeletons clatter, bats shriek, and one little ghost says . . . "Meow"? With enchanting rhymes supported by charming illustrations, this delightful story teaches little ones the joy that can come from being themselves while encouraging them to find inspiration in the unconventional.
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| Little Ghost Makes a Friend by Maggie Edkins WillisLittle Ghost, an adorably round specter who only goes out on Halloween, longs for a real friend. New neighbor Anya seems to have a lot in common with Little Ghost -- could they be kindred spirits? With soft, cartoony illustrations, this ghost story is heartwarming instead of horrifying. Read-alike: Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Central Arkansas Library System
100 Rock St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-918-3000www.cals.org/ |
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