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| Nesting by Henry ColeWhat it’s about: a year in the life of two American robins as they build a nest, tend to their eggs, protect their new family from threats, and encourage their fledglings to fly.
Further reading: Young birdwatchers in the making may also enjoy Rita Gray’s Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? and Jorey Hurley’s Nest. |
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The Cool Bean
by Jory John
The creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg depict a less-than-cool bean struggling to fit in with the swaggering, sunglass-wearing cool beans at school before he discovers what being cool is really about.
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Little Mole Finds Hope
by Glenys Nellist
A Little Mole who feels sad in his dark, underground winter home follows his mother’s advice to look for hope in the signs of spring, from daffodil bulbs under the soil to the tiny buds on high tree branches.
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Cyclops of Central Park
by Madelyn Rosenberg
Timid Cyclops ventures out of his cave in Central Park to seek Eugene, a daring sheep missing from his flock, all across New York City.
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Snail Crossing
by Corey R. Tabor
Determined to make his way to a plump, crisp cabbage across the road, Snail risks speeding cars and hungry crows during a long and slow journey, before getting lost while helping a crew of ants escape a rainstorm.
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| Littles and How They Grow by Kelly DiPucchio; illustrated by AG FordFeaturing: softly rounded illustrations; soothingly upbeat words; a diverse cast of happy babies and adoring families.
Who it’s for: very young children, who’ll revel in the rhythms and colors, as well as the siblings and caregivers of new babies, who know that “littles grow BIG in the blink of an eye.”
Further reading: For another baby-centric slice of life, try Susan Meyers’ Everywhere Babies or Mem Foxes Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes. |
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Baby Love
by Angela DiTerlizzi
Illustrations and rhyming text reveal the special love between a parent and baby, from button nose to tiny toes.
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| Old Dog Baby Baby by Julie Fogliano; illustrated by Chris RaschkaWhat it’s about: You might expect skittishness when the old family dog meets the new baby, but not with this duo -- sprightly rhymes describe their shared wiggles, sniffs, and licks, culminating in a sleepy, slobbery nap.
Try this next: For for less harmony and more humorous conflict, try Maureen Fergus' Buddy and Earl and the Great Big Baby. |
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Hello, Baby!
by Mem Fox
A baby encounters a variety of young animals, including a clever monkey, a hairy warthog, and a dusty lion cub, before discovering the most precious creature of all.
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Baby Parade
by Rebecca O'Connell
Babies have fun as they walk, crawl, ride in strollers, or are carried while enjoying a day with their families.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Chester Library
250 W Main St.
Chester, New Jersey 07930
(908) 879-7612
chesterlib.org
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