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Built to last
by Minh Lãe
"While building entire worlds out of blocks, cardboard and imagination, two kids wonder if they've reached their breaking point when their latest masterpiece comes tumbling down, until they realize they've built something far greater?—a solid friendship with a strong foundation."
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My mindful walk with Grandma
by Sheri Mabry
When a girl walks through the woods with her Grandma, she is so excited about their destination that she misses out on what is around her, but with Grandma's help, she learns how to breathe, be peaceful, and find herself in nature
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Still life
by Alex London
This clever and inventive picture book follows a curious mouse, a hungry dragon and a no-nonsense princess who pose for a still-life painting but cannot sit still, in this wildly imaginative story filled with detailed illustrations that depict daring rescues, dashing heroes and found friends. Illustrations.
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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.”
**If you'd like to request this book, please visit your library and ask for assistance!
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We are a song
by Lorian Tu
Like the colors of the rainbow and the notes of a song, none of Arturo and Emilyn's relatives look or sound alike. As the siblings run errands to help prepare for a very special day in their family, Emilyn tries to write the perfect poem to describe what it means to be in their big, loving family. With every stop, and taste of delicious treats along the way, the siblings begin to understand, each in their own way, that all the different parts of their family make them who they are. We Are a Song is a celebration of mixed-race families and siblinghood, a sweet, empowering picture book about two siblings who learn in their own ways how all the different parts of their family make them special.
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This year, a witch
by Zoey Abbott
A little girl is tired of dressing up as something adorable for Halloween, so this year she plans to be a scary witch and frighten everyone, even herself!
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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.
**If you'd like to request this book, please visit your library and ask for assistance! |
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Chicka chicka tricka treat
by Julien Chung
On Halloween, letters climb a creaky tree in disguise, but then they are startled by a spooky surprise!
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| Boo Stew by Donna L. Washington; illustrated by Jeffrey EbbelerCurly Locks loves cooking, but her neighbors in Toadsuck don’t care for her batwing brownies or lizard skin lasagna. But when the town is invaded by shadowy swamp creatures called Scares, Curly Locks’ culinary skills finally come in handy. Stylized artwork rounds out this not-so-scary fairy tale.
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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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