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The giving flower : the story of the poinsettia
by Alda P. Dobbs
"From Pura Belpre Honoree Alda P. Dobbs and illustrator Emily Mendoza comes a lyrical and vibrant picture book history of the Poinsettia flower and the holiday traditions it has inspired. In the Mexican state of Guerrero, after the harvest moon rises, north winds swirl, days turn short, and shadows grow long. This is when the giving flower blooms. The story of the Poinsettia goes back through hundreds of years, treasured by the Aztecs, the inspriation for Mexico's most famous Christmas legend. After the flower caught the eye of the first US ambassador to Mexico, it was named after him. A century later, millions of Americans saw the brilliant red flower on their first color television screens. Award-winning author Alda Dobbs and artist Emily Mendoza bringto life the history of this beautiful and uniquely new world holiday icon. Includes detailed back matter with a timeline"-- Provided by publisher
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Seasons on the farm
by Chelsea Tornetto
Each season on a farm arrives with new jobs to do, from crops to plant, animals to tend to and fields to harvest, in a book sharing an insider's look at what seasons look like on a family farm. Illustrations.
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The gingerbread monster
by Dan Gemeinhart
"In his laboratory high on the hill, Frank N. Stine has a ferocious sweet tooth that snarls to be fed. But when an eerie experiment spills into his Gingerbread batter, a frightening cookie creation comes to life! The Gingerbread Monster is hulking, horrific...and hungry. But as Frank is chased by his creepy creation, the young baker begins to wonder what the Monster truly craves. After all, there's no sweeter treat than friendship"
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Squash and Pumpkin : #squashgoals
by G. G. McQueen
"Acorn Squash is tired of being overshadowed by Pumpkin and her beloved spice each fall season, so a campaign is launched to make Acorn Squash the new seasonal star."
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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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Fix-it familia
by Lucky Diaz
"Chavo and his family are always there to help anyone and everyone. So when the main parade float crashes at a neighborhood fiesta, Chavo has the perfect plan to help his community"
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Thunderland
by Maggie Edkins Willis
Storms can be scary, so one young girl hides under the kitchen sink, until her dad shows her there's somewhere better to go, where the cocoa is hot, stuffed animal friends are waiting and storms have names. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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