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If We Were Dogs
by Sophie Blackall
Two children navigate their friendship as they imagine what it would be like to be dogs--
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The Bats on the Bus
by Alison Jackson
A school bus full of monsters can't wait to celebrate Halloween in this spooktacular picture book adaptation of a classic nursery rhyme. When Halloween tricksters gather after dusk, they sing The Wheels on the Bus in order to cause a fright. Featuring a cast of silly monsters who aren't quite what they seem--including witches who scream where's my broom , ghosts who shout boo , and skeleton bones that go clankety clank --this spooky-fun reimagining of the beloved nursery rhyme will have little ones squealing with delight as they chant all around the town
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Your Truck: (A Board Book with Minimalist Illustrations That Explores Ownership, Imagination, and Perspective)
by Jon Klassen
A] standout board book series starter. . . .Minimalism motors toward an expansive experience in this smart work that puts youngest readers in the driver's seat. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)From Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen comes the first board book in the Your Things series for the youngest of children. This is your truck.It is yours to have. Your truck is red, but it could be other colors too. It can carry things around, like a chair and table, a dog, or a horse. It will wait for you until you tell it to go, then it will go wherever you want, as far as you want, whenever you want. At the end of the day it will sleep, and you can sleep, too. Jon Klassen brings his minimalist's touch to a soothing story of a simple object that a child can command and befriend, one that is there whenever the child chooses to visit it. Building on the quiet but evocative world he created in Your Farm, Your Forest, and Your Island, Jon Klassen invites young children to consider more things that are theirs and theirs alone, reinforcing that they have a right to things like solitude, exploration, and companionship.
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Big Bear Is Coming!
by Anuska Allepuz
A fun, interactive reading experience for families to share at bedtime and create a new storytime tradition as well as celebrate the power of playtime with Dad. The sun is setting in the forest, which means it's time for four little bears to head on home and get ready for bed. But wait . . . what's that growly sound? And hold on--what's that smelly smell? Oh no, it can mean only one thing: BIG BEAR IS COMING! Inspired by a game the author plays with her own children, this book captures all the joy and charm of a cherished bedtime routine. Adorable illustrations of a family of bears are paired with irresistible read-along refrains and join-in actions, encouraging readers to use all their senses to listen, smell, and watch out for what (or WHO) is coming next. A surprise ending is sure to make this a bedtime staple and have children shouting, Again! Again!
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Monsters Are the Worst!
by Alex Willan
When Gilbert the Goblin and his friend Chicken encounter scary monsters on a camping trip, they flee, but a surprising, adorable stowaway in Gilberts knapsack teaches him that monsters can be both scary and sweet.
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We Really Like Cooking Slop!: The Elephant & Piggie Cookbook
by Cher Willems
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Mo Willems and debut cookbook author Cher Willems comes a do-together ELEPHANT & PIGGIE family cookbook with 50 yummy recipes including breakfasts, snacks, soups and stews, mains, and desserts The only thing Piggie likes more than making slop is sharing her favorite family recipes with her best friend Elephant Gerald and YOU So put on your apron, grab your oven mitts, and let's get cooking Elephant Gerald and Piggie are joined by Auntie Pearl, Uncle Stew the Smorgasboar, Suzie Sous Chef, Irvine Fine Dine Van Swine, and Uncle Maurice who are excited to make everything from Granola Crunch-ola to Hoagie Dish Delish, Yes-Pleasy Mac-and-Cheesy, and Ooey Gooey Lava Cakes. Perfect for kids and former kids to make and bake together, this super-special best-friending cookbook even includes the recipe for the perfect pot of Piggie's Signature Slop Fully illustrated, beautifully photographed, and expertly developed, the ELEPHANT & PIGGIE cookbook features tasty recipes, kid-friendly kitchen skills, helpful cooking tips and tricks, plus fun food facts. Mo and Cher Willems bring you the sloppiest, easiest, do-together cookbook for the whole family
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| Home by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Loren LongThrough striking paintings and lyrical words, this diverse, wide-ranging book explores all the meanings of home, from specific abodes and locations to sensory experiences and the comforting presence of loved ones. For fans of: Love, the previous (and equally heartwarming) collaboration between award-winning author Matt de la Peña and illustrator Loren Long. |
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The Great Pumpkin Pancake Party
by Celeste Pewter
This warm, beautiful picture book follows Lilly and her grandfather as they establish a new autumnal tradition with an old family recipe.This year, Lao Ye wants to throw a big neighborhood Halloween party and Lilly's excited to help, but she's a little worried about Lao Ye's family recipes. What if the neighbors don't like their special foods? Told with engaging prose and brought to life with vibrant art, The Great Pumpkin Pancake Party is a joyful ode to family, food, and the power of community. A recipe for Lao Ye's pumpkin pancakes is included
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Just One Flake: A Picture Book
by Travis Jonker
A satisfying snow day saga. --Kirkus * A Good Housekeeping Best BookJust One Flake is a hilarious celebration of wintertime, curiosity, and outdoor play in this author-illustrated picture book debut from acclaimed creator and elementary school librarian Travis Jonker.It's snowing outside Liam rushes out into the squall, determined to catch one perfect snowflake. He tries any number of tricks to complete his mission, but each time he is thwarted.He sticks out his tongue and looks up . . . nope. He builds a snowman, climbing up to get a little closer to the snow . . . still nope. He runs around the yard--tongue still out--because faster is better, right? Wrong Nothing seems to work.Until, in a final leap of faith, he catches that one flake . . . in a way he never expected. And the snowflake itself is pretty unexpected too.From librarian and picture book creator Travis Jonker comes a hilarious and satisfying story all about outdoor play and the natural world's stunning surprises.
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Navigating Night
by Julie Leung
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner A girl guides her dad on his route delivering Chinese take-out food in this touching picture book -- written by an APALA award winner and illustrated by a Caldecott Honor winner -- that celebrates the unique bond between immigrant parents and their children. Every night, a girl must help her dad, whose English is not as good as hers, make deliveries for their small family restaurant. Sitting next to him in the car, she studies a map and gives him directions in Cantonese. She helps him get to the places he needs to go. She hates doing this, though. Hates carrying grease-stained boxes of Mongolian beef and moo goo gai pan to customers' doors. Hates being different from the kids behind these doors. Why can't her family be normal like everyone else's? But when her dad tells her about how he immigrated, all alone as a teenager, to the United States, she comes to better understand him, and appreciate how he has made her American life possible.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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