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Dora: If the Boot Fits (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
by Gabrielle Reyes
Dora helps Boots find his perfect fit in this Level 1 Reader. Based on an episode of the new Dora show on Nickelodeon and Paramount+!After jumping in the mud, Boots needs a new pair of boots. Good thing Dora and their friends are here to help! Full of adorable art from the hit show Dora on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, this Level 1 reader is perfect for kids on their own reading adventure.
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The First Boat
by Gregory J. Burch
The First Boat is a lyrical tale of discovery and wanderlust.A young boy from Maine longs to follow in the wake of a fabled sea captain, to sail the ocean round in a green boat, see whales spouting rainbows in the sky, and find a mermaid. Despite the bullying laughter of many, he pursues a dream to embark upon his own adventure. This richly illustrated, timeless tale is certain to inspire gentle dreams and become a family favorite.The story opens just after the world began. A 10-year-old sea captain sails the new world steeped in awesome beauty. Humanity and nature resonate with delight. Whales abound and spray rainbows into the sky. The wonderous world is revealed to the captain. He meets a mermaid in his travels and together they sail looking for pine trees and lobsters. They discover Maine.Eons pass. Then another young boy comes into the world. He is Samuel from Maine. He longs to sail the oceans like the first captain. When Samuel openly expresses his desire, he is roundly jeered, but not for the reason you may think. This episode exposes the absurdity of bullying, and how everyone will pile on a joke at others expense. Samuel is resolute and eventually launches his own ocean adventure.Eons pass. And a new generation is invited to dream.
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Mister Norton's New Truck
by Huw Lewis Jones
When a bear borrows Mr. Norton's bicycle and breaks a wheel, Mr. Norton tries new, various ways of getting to work, with limited success, until he remembers his grandfather's old truck in the barn
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It's My Bird-Day!
by Mo Willems
From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems, comes the highly anticipated annual event, The Pigeon's BIRD-DAY The Pigeon has the hat. And the hot dog cake He is ready for the presents But ... do YOU think The Pigeon can handle his BIG bird-day surprise ? Get ready for a very special birthday celebration from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems.
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The Secrets of the Jellies: Amazing Jellyfish and Their Surprising Talents
by Karen Jameson
A spectacular world of weird and wonderful jellyfish awaits! Engaging rhyming text will amaze young readers with awe-inspiring information about these beguiling sea creatures. They will soak up facts about jelly anatomy, behavior, habitats, and ecosystems as they get to know the moon jelly, lion's mane jellyfish, fried-egg jellyfish, flame jellyfish, and so many more in this aquarium exhibit in a book. Dive in and be dazzled!-- Provided by publisher.
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| Every Monday Mabel by Jashar AwanThe suspense builds gently in this story as readers watch young Mabel go through her Monday-morning rituals, preparing for "best thing in the world:" the arrival of the garbage truck! Soft textures and crisp edges make the illustrations pop in this sweetly affirming read for vehicle fans. |
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| Shark Girl by Kate BeatonNo cute little mermaids here! Meet Shark Girl: a toothy, blue-skinned protector of the seas who takes human form to wreak vengeance on an over-fishing captain. Dry wit blends with dramatic, comics-style artwork in this playful yet issue-oriented yarn. |
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| Everybelly by Thao LamSome people may be self-conscious of their bellies at the pool, but little Maddie, who's eye-level with everyone's midsections, happily identifies her neighbors by their diverse variety of bellies, offering friendly anecdotes about each person. Read-alikes: Our Pool by Lucy Ruth Cummins; Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder.
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| It's Powwow Time! by Martha Troian; illustrated by Hawlii PichetteThrough rhythmic words and rich onomatopoeia, readers can follow along with Bineshii as he absorbs the sensory experiences of his first powwow and finds the confidence to join the dancers. Try this next: Pasha Westbrook's Braided Roots, another lyrical story about a child's connection to their Indigenous heritage.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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