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| Island Storm by Brian Floca; illustrated by Sydney SmithHand in hand, two bold siblings explore the calm before the storm that’s gathering along the coast of their island town. Poetic words, rich in sensory details, heighten the atmosphere created by the expressive, stylized artwork. |
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Are we there yet?by Dan SantatEnduring a boring car ride that makes him feel like time is going backward, a little boy is astonished to find himself traveling back to the times of Colonial America, ancient Egypt, the dinosaur era and other historical periods.
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Mama in the moon by Doreen CroninTumbling from his mama's arms into a soft patch of leaves far below their tree branch, Baby Sloth, with the help of his clever mama, is reassured and distracted by using his senses of sight, sound, smell and touch until she can get to him.
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L is for love by AtinukeL is for lemons, and L is for lingering before leaving home. L is for Lagos and L is for love! Part buoyant alphabet book, encouraging toddlers' first sounds and words, and part immersion in the joyful bustle of a busy Nigerian marketplace with vivid imagery and humor.
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Exactly as planned by Tao NyeuIn a reversible book told in two perspectives, Fox and Moose get together for a picnic but things go awry when the brownies Fox made and a scarf Moose knit go missing.
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If you run out of words by Felicita SalaThis fantastical bedtime adventure follows a young girl as she barrages her dad with anxious what-ifs and discovers there's nothing that could ever come between them—and that there aren't enough words to describe how much he loves her.
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On the first day of kindergarten by Tish RabeAn enthusiastic youngster embarking on the first days of kindergarten rhythmically counts 12 cool first milestones, from a riding the bus and meeting new friends to jumping rope in gym and practicing numbers.
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| The Day the Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho and Caroline Kusin Pritchard; illustrated by Dan SantatArnold can’t understand why his classmates bother reading books about anything besides the best topic: planes. Discovering that he can wish away all the other books, Arnold is delighted...until his beloved plane books disappear as well. Curiosity and empathy set things right in this seamless mix of magic and relatable classroom drama. |
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Richard Scarry's great big schoolhouse. by Richard ScarryJump on the school bus with Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat as they head off for an exciting day at school! Miss Honey is the best teacher ever. She teaches Huckle, Lowly, and all their friends about shapes, sizes and so much more!
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The marvelous now by Angela DiTerlizziMissed the bus? Flubbed a test? Got overwhelmed in a crowd? When you're feeling big feelings or having a bad day, it can be hard to calm your racing mind and stay present. A magical friend called the Marvelous Now shares the wonders of mindfulness and the serenity of living in the present moment.
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Everyone loves career day but Zia by Jenny LiaoIt will soon be Career Day at Zia's school and she cannot wait for Mama to tell her classmates all about her job as a seamstress and the beautiful dresses she sews. There are just two problems- Mama cannot take time off from work and she also cannot speak English fluently. Zia is determined, however, and hatches a plan.
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What in the World Is Ezra's Art? by Shay FanSeven-year-old Ezra loves making art—doodling, painting, and crafting with joy. But when no one understands his creations, he wonders if he should keep going. This is a heartwarming book about staying true to your creativity, even when others don’t quite get it.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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