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Home
by Matt De La Pena
An exploration of the various places, people, and feelings that create a sense of home and provide refuge in the face of instability.
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Interpreter
by Olivia Abtahi
A sharp and heartfelt picture book about a young soccer-loving girl who's an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents. Some kids have one job: to be a kid Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant's office, and the auto shop. She helps them translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. It's an important job, and it can even be fun. It's also hard work. Sometimes Cecilia's second job is so much responsibility, it feels like she'll split in two Is it time for Cecilia to blow her whistle and call for a time-out?
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You and Me, Baby
by Aisha Saeed
A beautiful celebration of mamas and babies getting to know each other, by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed The arrival of a new baby changes everything. These marvelous little beings bring with them a whole lot of sweetness--and a whole set of new experiences to navigate. But the wonderful thing is that we learn and grow together, just like the mamas and babies in this book, and with time we all get the hang of this brand-new relationship. You and me, baby!
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Because of a Shoe
by Julie Fogliano
A tender yet funny picture book about a tantrum and the unconditional love between a mother and her child-- Provided by publisher.
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Hatch and Match: A Springtime Seek-And-Find Book
by Ruth Paul
Amid a kaleidoscope of colors, chickens with spots, stripes, and zigzags are scritching and scratching and looking for their eggs. There are eggs in a haystack, under a tree, inside a barn, and even tucked in a shoe. Who can help the hens find the eggs that match them before they hatch into chicks?
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Beep Bop Boop!: Ready-To-Read Pre-Level 1
by Ethan Long
Aliens land on Earth but no one can understand what they want in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning author Ethan Long. WARNING EARTHLINGS! Aliens have landed! And they have just one thing to say over and over again: BEEP BOP BOOP! BEEP BOP BOOP! Everyone they meet runs away in fear, scared of these three little outer space creatures. What in the world are they saying? What could they want?
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Pencil & Eraser: New Friends Rule!
by Jenny Alvarado
Pencil and Eraser complement each other perfectly, like any best buds should. Who else could help Pencil when she messes up her drawings in art class? But what if she didn't make any mistakes? Enter Ruler, a new friend who can easily help Pencil keep her lines straight, without any need to ever erase again... When these school supplies learn a green crayon has gone missing, Pencil insists her new bud Ruler join their quest to save them. The two hit it off immediately, building off each other's wacky ideas. And as the sole voice of reason, Eraser quickly starts to feel like the odd one out. With Stella and the rest of the students due back form lunch any minute, and each of their plans to rescue Green a bigger disaster than the last, can our dynamic duo learn to work as a trio before it's too late?
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It Came from the Deep
by LIV Livingston
Liv Livingston and her friends are off to a weekend camp retreat in book six of the Spirited graphic chapter book series. Liv Livingston packs for a supernatural weekend getaway at the lake! The van Pires have invited her and Howl to the lake home for campfires, swimming, and spooky tales of what lurks in the forest outside of town. But nothing is ever that simple in the ghostly town of Gloomsdale. Strange footprints surround their campsite. And the lake shifts and bubbles, as if something dwells underneath...ready to surface.
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The Snips: Enter the Wigmaster! (a Graphic Novel)
by Raul the Third
In this hilarious adventure the Snips must take on the nefarious Wigmaster in a hair-raising battle for Scissors City! The Snips aren't your average heroes - Casco, Patty, Letty, Nubes, and Flealix the Dog make up Scissor City's beloved crew of crime-fighting, mystery-solving barbers! In their latest comic caper, The Snips take on the dastardly Wig Master and his wignions who are intent on nothing less than world domination, of course. Things start to look hairy, when Patty, Letty, and Nubes fall under the Wigmaster's hypnotic control. But never fear -- Casco and Flealix are on the case! This easy-to-read graphic novel series will be perfect for kids 7-10, those who are reluctant readers or newly independent readers, as well as kids who just like jokes, puns, and outrageous humor.
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Investigators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: Sew Much Trouble
by John Patrick Green
Someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce. But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they're having with each other. To help them realize what a great team they truly are, General Inspector decides to split them up. He assigns Marsha to work with Cilantro on a super-secret pilot program, and Bongo to work with Sven on a not so-secret reality competition: Sew You Think You Can Sew But here's the rub: This season includes a chef challenge, and underground sources say Piggy Smalls's notorious sauce was stolen to help one of the contestants win.
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History of We
by Nikkolas Smith
An awe-inspiring picture book about the origin and advancement of humans. Fossil records show that the first humans were born in Africa. Meaning, every person on Earth can trace their ancestry back to that continent. The History of We celebrates our shared ancestors' ingenuity and achievements and imagines what these firsts would have looked and felt like. What was it like for the first person to paint, to make music, to dance, to discover medicine, to travel to unknown lands? It required courage, curiosity, and skill. The History of We takes what we know about modern human civilization and, through magnificent paintings, creates a tale about our shared beginnings in a way that centers Black people in humankind's origin story.
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Fire Escape: How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires
by Jessica Stremer
A timely middle grade book exploring the incredible ways animals detect, respond, and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature.
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Hungary
by Rebecca Pettiford
What is life like in Hungary? In this book, beginning readers will find out! Carefully leveled text combines with vibrant photos to show off Hungary's land, animals, people, and culture. Special features highlight an important landform, favorite Hungarian foods, and a Hungarian greeting. The book ends with a two-page profile that puts important stats about Hungary in one place. Readers will enjoy exploring this interesting country in Europe!
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Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic and Subarctic
by World Book
Developed in partnership with Indigenous scholars and reviewers, this eight-book series pays tribute to the contributions of different Indigenous groups. By presenting history and culture through an Indigenous lens, this set highlights the richness of Native American traditions.
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Want to request any of these titles? Place a hold through the online catalog, or call the library 831-768-3404 for assistance. |
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Watsonville Public Library
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