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Her Muddy Majesty of Muck by Béatrice AlemagnaYuki, in a dark mood on her way home from school, tosses her house keys down an open manhole. When she climbs down to retrieve them, she discovers another world: Mudland. The Mud Princess, an enormous dripping thing made of mud and sticks, greets Yuki and shows her the wonders of her kingdom.
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| Story Rug by Sophie Blackall; illustrated by Phoebe WahlWhen a "braiding craze" takes hold of classroom 203, the whole class begins contributing fabric scraps to plait and sew while Ms. Morena reads out loud. But what can they do with the epic braid they create? |
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The Chase by Jenny BloomfieldA girl on a beach throws a ball for one eager little dog. Suddenly one dog becomes two—three—TEN leaping, bounding doggies, hot on its trail! The chase is on, and the race leads them all over the city. Who will be the lucky pup to fetch the bright red prize?
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My Tiger by Joy CowleyMy tiger loved cake, and I went with him to the cake shop. Then he got a bad tooth, so I went with him to the dentist. My tiger didn't like sitting in the waiting room, climbing onto the dentist chair, or being told by the dentist what to eat. Especially when she said no more cake. What's a tiger supposed to eat?
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One of Abdullah's Eid presents is a cuddly teddy bear who used to belong to Abdullah's dad. It has a name, but Abba won't say what it is. Abdullah's friends all have suggestions: Bertie, Katie, Olivia, Edward—but none of them feel right. Then one night after hearing a family story from Pakistan, Abdullah has an idea—maybe the bear has a name from his own culture! |
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| 100 Goats and Granny! by Atinuke; illustrated by Lauren HindsReaders get the opportunity to count Granny's ever-increasing herd of goats. It's easier said than done, since these goats are committed to mayhem: clattering over rooftops, beeping the bus horn, gnawing on the laundry, and running amok through town. |
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| Home by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Loren LongThrough striking paintings and lyrical words, this wide-ranging book explores all the meanings of home, from specific abodes and locations to sensory experiences and the comforting presence of loved ones. |
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| Many Things at Once by Veera Hiranandani; illustrated by Nadia AlamAlthough she's secure in her identity as Indian and American, Jewish and Hindu, a young girl still worries that being "many things at once" means she'll never feel the kind of singular belonging she sees in her peers. |
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| Caboose by Travis Jonker; illustrated by Ruth ChanIn an elementary school class, one mischief-minded hippo is a little too hungry for the power of being at the front of the line. Banished to the back, his antics become zanier still—until the teacher assigns him a perfect spot in the middle. |
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| Our Lake by Angie Kang"Today, Brother is taking me up to swim in the lake like Father used to." So begins this slice-of-life book in which poetic text and evocative, expressionist illustrations harmonize to tell a story about grief, remembrance, and comfort. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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Forsyth County Public Library
585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-781-9840ForsythPL.org |
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