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| The Littlest Drop by Sascha Alper; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney and Brian PinkneyWhen their home turf catches fire, most of the animals flee. Only the tiny hummingbird tries to douse the blaze, one drop at a time, ultimately inspiring the other creatures to join in. Striking illustrations combine the distinctive styles of Brian Pinkney and his late father, Jerry Pinkney, to retell this uplifting old parable about cooperation.
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Goldilocks and the three bears and other stories
by Lucy Cousins
Three classic children's tales, including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Little Red Hen, are retold with new energy, spare text and bold art. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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| A Book of Maps for You by Lourdes Heuer; illustrated by Maxwell Eaton IIIDepicting everything from the school cafeteria to the art store, from the best swing in the park to the house with the coolest Halloween decorations, this collection of hand-drawn maps from an unnamed narrator provides an introduction for their small town’s newest resident. The panoramic, lovingly annotated illustrations encourage lingering attention, and may even inspire kids to try mapping their own favorite places. |
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Nellie's big splash
by Cori Doerrfeld
After Nellie the sea turtle hatched, her siblings joyfully ran into the ocean and swam away, but Nellie was too scared, until she realizes that if she looks past the scary waves, there's a world waiting for her to jump in. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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A crocodile should never skip breakfast
by Colleen Larmour
In this playful picture book with bright tropical colors, Croc, who is running late for his shift as the river ferry, learns a valuable lesson about what happens when he skips breakfast, the most important meal of the day.
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Louise Loves Art
by Kelly Light
Amidst a sea of pencil drawings, bespectacled young artist Louise is enthusiastically working on her masterpiece, which will soon hang in the prestigious "Gallery du Fridge." In her fervor to capture the "cat-ness" of her feline model, however, she doesn't see her adoring little brother Art, scissors in hand, quietly making his own artistic statement. Drawn in a muted, retro-cartoony style with pops of brilliant red, the illustrations will grab young readers' attention as they track Louise's progress from solo artist to sibling collaborator.
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| The Concrete Garden by Bob GrahamVisuals are paramount in this hopeful, colorfully illustrated post-lockdown tale. After a long and lonely pandemic winter, all the children in an apartment building spill outside to adorn the courtyard with chalk art, bringing joy to the whole neighborhood. |
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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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| Time to Make Art by Jeff MackIn this playfully philosophical picture book, a child wonders: How long does art take? Can it have mistakes? How should it feel? These questions (and more) are addressed by an inclusive array of real-life artists, showcasing styles from across the ages and the globe. |
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| The Artist by Ed VereA rainbow-colored creature revels in making art. Her murals -- illustrated with the verve of a real child's drawings -- delight her neighbors. But is the thrill of creation worth the inevitable setbacks? This tale of learning through mistakes will speak to artists of all ages. Read-alikes: Danielle Davis and Mags DeRoma's To Make or Peter H. Reynolds' The Dot. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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New Hanover County Library
201 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
910-798-6301www.nhclibrary.org |
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