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Baby Pterosaur
by Julie Abery
Take little ones on a prehistoric adventure with baby dinosaurs! Based on facts we know from paleontology, these poetic rhyming stories imagine what Jurassic and Cretaceous life was like for the youngest dinosaurs. Delightful read-alouds for toddlers and preschoolers, these sturdy board books will stand up to countless readings. Baby Pterosaur hatches with other babies in the herd and begins to explore the prehistoric world. Will they have the courage to leap off the cliff and learn to fly? Lyrical rhyming text written by former preschool teacher Julie Abery is infused with Gavin Scott's warm illustrations depicting the Cretaceous era, creating a delightful read for caregivers to share with babies and toddlers. The sturdy board book binding will hold up to countless readings.
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When Night Comes Calling
by Cynthia Schumerth
When two siblings head outdoors on a nighttime hike, they experience the wonders that take place in the natural world when most people are sleeping. From the night sky with its celestial displays to the nocturnal creatures that only venture out in the dark, there's an abundance of activity going on once the sun goes down and the stars come out. Rhyming text brings the nocturnal natural world to life. Back matter includes information about the animals featured throughout the book, as well as an explanation of light pollution and its effects.
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The Fisherman and His Wife
by Rebecca Felix
A greedy fisherman's wife forces her husband to request wishes of power and wealth from a magical fish. The tale turns into a circular journey cautioning to be careful what you wish for. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
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It's Show and Tell, Dexter!
by Lindsay Ward
Dexter T. Rexter is going to school. But will anyone like him?Tomorrow is the biggest event ever in Dexter's life: his best friend, Jack, is taking him to school for Show and Tell Day! Dexter has been getting ready for weeks. But now he's a little nervous. What if the other kids don't like him? So Dexter decides to come up with a plan. He'll wear a costume. Dinosaurs in bunny ears look good, right? He'll recite state capitals starting with...uh...ah...er. Then he realizes something. He can't dance. He can't recite things. He doesn't have ANY skills. What's a dino to do?This comical, interactive tale of belonging, friendship, anticipation, and first-day-at-school jitters lets readers experience the excitement and nervousness along with Dexter--and even offer him a little advice along the way.
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Broken
by X. Fang
When Mei Mei accidentally breaks her ama's favorite cup, she's convinced it's the end of the world. What if Ama is angry? What if she yells? What if she kicks Mei Mei out of her house? Mei Mei can't face it. But when Mimi, the innocent cat who witnesses her crime, ends up being blamed, the guilt is too much! Mimi's accusing eyes follow Mei Mei until she just can't take it anymore, and the truth comes spilling out.
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Help Me Find My Hamster!
by Brooke Hartman
Readers, your help is needed--something terrible has happened! The narrator is missing their pet hamster, and the snuggable, huggable pint-sized pet was spotted in this book. Fuzzy floof ears, a nibble nubbin nose, precious peanut paws, and a bitty button tail seem to hint that it's somewhere nearby. But do itty bitty ears always belong to a hamster? When you spot a soft snoot or cute padded paws, will they be attached to a pocket pet, or something much wilder? Watch out! You never know what could be lurking around the corner. That tuft of a tail might just belong to a grizzly bear's behind! Prepare to laugh along as clues to the narrator's missing furry friend reveal ever larger and wilder creatures in this surprising story that encourages readers to stretch their imagination, make predictions, and always expect the unexpected.
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Ruby Maps Her World
by Jane Yolen
On her first solo mapping day, Ruby ventures into her neighborhood with her cartographer mom.
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