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There was a black hole that swallowed the universe
by Chris Ferrie
"From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a hilarious new take on the universe and everything in it. Using the familiar rhythm of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," follow along as the black hole swallows up everything that exists,from the biggest to the smallest pieces of matter. The silly, vibrant artwork is sure to make stargazers of all ages smile. Included in the book will be instructions for revealing secret, invisible text and artwork that reverses the story from nothing tothe scientific creation of everything!"
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A tree is a home
by Pamela Hickman
Exploring the seasons in nature, this delightful picture book follows an oak tree and its animal inhabitants as they grow and change over the course of a year—just like their human neighbors. Illustrations.
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Big tune : rise of the dancehall prince
by Alliah L. Agostini
This joyful picture book, set in a vibrant Caribbean American neighborhood, follows a young Black boy with big dancing dreams as he learns the true meaning of courage, confidence and community. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Together we swim
by Valerie Bolling
Told in rhyming text, a young boy learns to swim in a pool with the example and encouragement of his family
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The wave
by Tyler Charlton
"When a boy is swept up in a wave of sadness, he finds himself tumbling. But when he remembers that this sadness won't last forever, and that the wave will eventually carry him back to shore, he discovers his friends and family waiting to gently pull himout of the water and back home"
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A good place
by Lucy Cousins
Searching for the perfect place to live, Bee, Ladybug, Beetle and Dragonfly have a hard time finding a place that's not underfoot, near traffic or otherwise unsafe, in this wonderful picture book with a gentle environmental message. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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No cats in the library
by Lauren Emmons
Clever stray cat Clarisse, who LOVES books, stumbles upon a library and, sneaking inside, finds exciting new stories and even helps a little girl practice reading, but when the librarian finds her, she hopes she'll be allowed to stay. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Balance the birds
by Susie Ghahremani
A playful introduction to the concepts of weight and balance depicts a flock of birds that needs help finding just the right balance when they spot a tree and decide to land on its precarious branches. By the creator of Stack the Cats.
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When we are kind
by Monique Gray Smith
"This beautiful picture book looks at how the simple act of being kind, to others and oneself, affects all aspects of a child's life."
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A day with no words
by Tiffany Hammond
Young children will learn what life can look like for an Autism Family who use nonverbal communication by following mother and child on a day where they use a tablet to communicate others. Illustrations.
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Every color soup
by Jorey Hurley
Describes how to make a colorful, delicious vegetable soup. Includes recipe
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A crown for Corina
by Laekan Zea Kemp
"On her birthday, Corina takes part in a beloved family tradition of wearing the Mexican flower crown in which each flower tells a special story about all the ways she is rooted in the family she loves. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations. "
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Benita and the night creatures
by Mariana Llanos
"Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay and other spooky creatures from Peruvian lore. To the creatures' disbelief, Benita is so absorbed by her book that she's not the least bit scared of them. This humorous celebration of bedtime reading puts a global twist on taking the "scary" out of monsters"
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Alma and how she got her name
by Juana Martinez-Neal
When Alma Sofia Esperanza Josâe Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents
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Evelyn Del Rey is moving away
by Meg Medina
Daniela is sad when she finds out her best friened, Evelyn Del Rey, is moving away, but Evelyn promises Daniela that their friendship will always be special
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Dreamers
by Yuyi Morales
"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"
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A family is a family is a family
by Sara O'Leary
As she listens to her classmates describe the various shapes and sizes of their families, a little girl becomes less worried that her foster family is to different to explain
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Not that pet!
by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
Mabel is searching for the PERFECT pet for her family, but some are too scary, smelly, wiggly and giggly, in this funny rhyming read-aloud story that reveals Mabel's furry match. Illustrations.
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Still this love goes on
by Buffy Sainte-Marie
"A love letter to Indigenous communities everywhere, this picture book gorgeously illustrated by Julie Flett celebrates seasons, nature, and community. Based on Academy Award-winning Cree icon Buffy Sainte-Marie's song of the same name, Still This Love Goes On is a stunning celebration of Indigenous experience. Breathtaking illustrations from celebrated Cree-Metis artist Julie Flett combine with Sainte-Marie's vivid lyrics to craft a remarkable piece of art. Destined to be read and sung for generations, this gem of a picture book is accompanied by: Sheet music so that readers can play along; A note from Sainte-Marie about her much-admired song; 'Sat beside a beaver dam and watched the winter grow. Ice was hard with little tracks appearing in the snow. Fog is in the valley now and all the geese are gone. Cross the moon I saw them go and Still this love goes on and on.'"
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Mole is not alone
by Maya Tatsukawa
"Mole is invited to a party, which is very worrisome. What if the party is too rowdy for Mole? What if Mole doesn't know anyone there? What if Mole is just too shy to make friends? Mole worries through the tunnels, around Snake's burrow, under the forest, past Bear's den, and all the way to Rabbit's door. But despite all those worries, maybe Mole can find a quiet way to make friends"
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Best friends in the universe
by Stephanie Watson
Hector and Louie are writing a book to explain the many reasons that they are the best friends in the universe--but will their friendship, and their book, survive when they start to reveal each others secrets?
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The day you begin
by Jacqueline Woodson
The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and author of the Coretta Scott King Award-winning Brown Girl Dreaming combines lyrical, reassuring text with artwork by the award-winning illustrator of Book Fiesta to inspire readers to find the courage to connect with others. Simultaneous eBook.
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Pierce County Library System
3005 112th St. E, Tacoma, Washington 98446
253-548-3300mypcls.org |
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