Name That Book, K-2
2024-2025
Mr. S
by Monica Arnaldo

When a kindergarten class arrives for the first day at school, they are greeted only by the words“Mr. S” on the chalkboard and a delicious-looking sandwich, resulting in merry mayhem as the kids wonder if the sandwich is their teacher. 
The Knight of Little Import
by Hannah Batsel

Young knight Charlie cannot find a single beast to slay, until she discovers there are monsters all around, and only she knows what to do to help her town of Little Import.
Viking Strong
by Doug Cenko

When Ingrid's best friend, Stig, becomes determined to help her learn how to swim so she can compete in the Strongest Viking Contest, Ingrid discovers that some things are even more important than winning. 
Our Pool
by Lucy Ruth Cummins

In this joyful ode to summer, the city, community and staying cool, readers can join a diverse group of people on a pool day where everyone is welcome! 
Beneath
by Cori Doerrfeld

Agreeing to take a hike with Grandpa, grumpy Finn explores the elements of nature and discovers that things - and people - are often more then they appear on the surface. 
How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich in 17 Easy Steps
by Bambi Edlund

In this uproarious how-to picture book, the narrator attempts to make peanut butter sandwiches for all his animal friends and, assembling the necessary items - including bread, an accordion and clogs - sets out to feed this hungry horde! 
Friends Beyond Measure
by Lalena Fisher

Told through charts and graphic illustrations, this imaginative, heartwarming story follows best friends Ana and Harwin as they work through their emotions when one discovers she is moving far away. 
Cicada Symphony
by Sue Fliess

There are about three thousand different kinds of cicadas but only the males make the sound we know. Some cicadas appear every year, but other kinds only show up every seventeen years, and no one knows why. There can be trillions of them! Interesting facts and a rhythmic, rhyming verse combine with colorful illustrations to portray one of the most fascinating insects in the world.
Big
by Vashti Harrison

Praised for acting like a big girl when she is small, as a young girl grows, "big" becomes a word of criticism, until the girl realizes that she is fine just the way she is.
Just One Flake
by Travis Jonker

Determined to catch one perfect snowflake, Liam does everything he can to complete his mission but is thwarted at every turn until one last-ditch effort becomes an unexpected success.
100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli
by David LaRochelle

This comical counting adventure follows 100 mighty dragons all named Broccoli as they each embark on their own journey until there's one dragon left, who retreats to a cave for the winter and reemerges in the spring with a special surprise! 
Butt or Face?: Can You Tell Which End You're Looking At?
by Kari Lavelle

"Move over, Jeopardy, Family Feud, and The Price Is Right - this book will be your new favorite laugh-until-your-stomach-hurts family game! In Butt or Face, weird animals are introduced with a close-up photo. Kids must guess: are they seeing seeing...um...err... the bottom or the top? 
More than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean
by Roz MacLean

Quietly observing the many different ways his classmates communicate, Nathan learns that understanding and being mindful of one another are the greatest bridges to friendship and belonging, in this moving picture book that explores and celebrates many forms of expression.
Every Dog in the Neighborhood
by Philip Christian Stead

Wanting a dog, Louis and his eccentric grandma, who thinks there are enough dogs in the neighborhood already, set out to count every dog until they come across a particularly lovable dog in need of a good home. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
Simon and the Better Bone
by Corey R. Tabor

One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him. And that dog has a bone just like his, only better! How will Simon ever get him to trade, when the other pup knows all the same tricks?
Papa's Magical Water-Jug Clock
by Jesâus Trejo

Little Jesus is excited to spend a Saturday with his landscaper Papa at the "family business." He loves Papa's cool truck and all the tools he gets to use. Papa even puts him in charge of the magical water jug, which is also a clock! When it's empty, Papa explains, the workday will be done. 
Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop
by Brian Smith

When rumors begin swirling about shark sightings for the first time in 100 years, Officer Clawsome and his starfish partner, Stariana, must take a bite out of crime to solve this mystery of the deep.
The Great Puptective
by Alina Tysoe

A precocious puppy with a penchant for solving mysteries is newly adopted into a family, causing havoc for their comfortable housecat.
Anna Hibiscus
by Atinuke

Set in contemporary West Africa, this delightful story introduces a young girl named Anna Hibiscus, who has many adventures with her family - all of whom live together in a beautiful compound in Nigeria.
The Story of Gumluck the Wizard
by Adam Rex

Gumluck, a young, naive wizard, does his best to help the local townspeople (and a small friendly ghost) with his sometimes-critical raven sidekick, Helvetica.
Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash
by Henry Winkler

Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, and her pond animal pals investigate puzzling mysteries caused by human disruptions to their habitat.
Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider
by Jessica Lanan

Filled with stunning illustrations, this nonfiction picture book brings to life the tiny, secret world of a backyard jumping spider as she goes about her day.
First Friend: How Dogs Evolved from Wolves to Become Our Best Friends
by Kersten Hamilton

A sweet picture book about how dogs evolved from wolves to become man's best friend.
Counting in Dog Years: And Other Sassy Math Poems
by Betsy Franco

Relating math to the daily lives of children, these clever poems, accompanied by high-concept art, add up to fun, multiply the adventure and subtract the mystery, fear and loathing from mathematics.
Make Way: The Story of Robert McCloskey, Nancy Schon, and Some Very Famous Ducklings
by Angela Burke Kunkel

Intertwining the lives of two phenomenal artists, the creator of Make Way for Ducklings and the sculptor of Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings that stands in Boston Garden today, this beautiful picture book reveals the extraordinary impact they've had on generations of children.