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Billie Jean Peet, Athlete by Andrea Beaty; illustrated by David RobertsBillie Jean Peet is the middle kid in a house full of music. But when Billie Jean tries to join in, her notes come out sharp and flat. Billie Jean is sure she’s stuck being so-so, but when a mistake on the basketball court flips into an unexpected revelation, she’s able to combine all her interests and create something completely her own.
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Buffalo, Fluffalo, and Puffalo by Bess Kalb; illustrated by Erin KraanEvery day, Buffalo Fluffalo goes about his usual routine. He munches all the grass he can eat, frolics and rollicks with his friends, and at noontime, lies down for a nap in the shade. But one morning, Fluffalo wakes up to a loud wailing cry and, to his surprise, finds a little buffalo named Puffalo with the tiniest, shiniest eyes!
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| Cat Nap by Brian LiesAfter the determined Kitten chases a mouse into a poster for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, their pursuit takes on the styles of ten iconic masterpieces. Kids don’t need any museum knowledge to be fascinated by the hilarious, arresting illustrations (which include stained glass, ceramics, wooden masks, and more), all rendered in meticulous three-dimensional detail by Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies.
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The Gingerbread Monster by Dan Gemeinhart; illustrated by Hugo L. CuellarIn his laboratory high on the hill, Frank N. Stine has a ferocious sweet tooth that snarls to be fed. But when an eerie experiment spills into his Gingerbread batter, a frightening cookie creation comes to life! The Gingerbread Monster is hulking, horrific...and hungry. But as Frank is chased by his creepy creation, the young baker begins to wonder what the Monster truly craves. After all, there's no sweeter treat than friendship.
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If We Were Dogs
by Sophie Blackall
In this upbeat, energetic tale, an enthusiastic child -- the self-proclaimed “big dog” -- dictates the many canine capers they’d get up to with the assigned “little dog”...who turns out to have their own ideas for imaginative play. For fans of: If I Was a Horse, also by two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall.
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If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone by Gideon Sterer; illustrated by Emily HughesIf you make a call from a banana phone, who will answer? What will you talk about? Will you share secrets or ask questions? No one knows what will happen, really. This very silly story is full of the joy and wisdom that comes from making new friends from unexpected places.
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It's Taco Knight! by Megan Maynor; illustrated by Estrela LourencoIn a kingdom full of busy, clever people, no one has time to cook. Luckily the Knights of Dinner make sure the villagers are well fed. It could be Pizza Knight or Noodle Knight, Dumpling Knight, even New Recipe Knight! No knight is everybody's favorite, but every knight is somebody's favorite. That is . . . until Taco Knight comes to town and tries to turn every night into taco night. Brimming with wacky humor and action, it celebrates friendship and empathy and reminds us that variety is the spice of life.
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Rain and the Reading Horse by Maria Gianferrari; illustrated by Hannah SalyerWhen a shy young girl attends a school program to read to a horse called Snow, she doesn’t know what to expect—other than to be nervous about reading aloud. Her words often get stuck, but Snow's calm and reassuring company slowly builds her confidence. Rain and the Reading Horse is a beautiful celebration of a girl's relationship with a horse and the slow but persistent ways we can confront our fears.
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The Trouble With Giraffes by Lisa Mantchev; illustrated by Taeeun YooA girl knows having a pet giraffe poses some difficulties, like finding a way to take walks together with legs very different in length. And her giraffe doesn’t fit into the clubhouse door for Pet Club. But the Pet Club members come together to find a way for him—and everyone—to be included. Because that’s what friends do.
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Whodonut? : a holiday mystery by Josh Funk; illustrated by Brendan KearneyThe day has come for the unveiling of the newest Miss Maple book, and Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast have been invited to the very first reading on Holiday Eve! Around the room, everyone is filled with excitement and holiday cheer as they wait for Agatha Crispy to open the book to the first page. But when the lights go out and the book goes missing, everyone becomes a suspect.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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