| Story Rug by Sophie Blackall; illustrated by Phoebe WahlWhen a "braiding CRAZE" takes hold of classroom 203, the whole class begins contributing fabric scraps to plait and sew while Ms. Morena reads out loud. But what can they do with the epic braid they create? Find out in this gentle story about the joy and comfort of community crafting.
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| If the Moon by Matthew Burgess; illustrated by Matthew Forsythe"If" can represent a myriad of worries, as it does for the sleepless child in this story. With a bit of imagination, however, "if" sends the child on a fantastical, exploratory journey. As the protagonist moves away from anxiety and into curiosity, the illustrations become more dramatic and expansive as well, ultimately bringing the story to a cozy, reassuring conclusion.
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The Secrets of the Jellies: Amazing Jellyfish and Their Surprising Talents
by Karen Jameson
A spectacular world of weird and wonderful jellyfish awaits! Engaging rhyming text will amaze young readers with awe-inspiring information about these beguiling sea creatures. They will soak up facts about jelly anatomy, behavior, habitats, and ecosystems as they get to know the moon jelly, lion's mane jellyfish, fried-egg jellyfish, flame jellyfish, and so many more in this aquarium exhibit in a book. Dive in and be dazzled!-- Provided by publisher.
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The Cow in the Dark at Night
by Jess Hannigan
It is nighttime and the cow is loose. In this vibrant and silly picture book, curiosity leads to some strange encounters indeed...The cow has always wondered what goes on when the sun goes down.Tonight, she will discover it all. Adventures, nocturnal friends, every exciting things waiting out there in the dark new world. But these night people may have other things in mind...It's a good thing that the moon is very bright tonight. Readers who love scaredy cats, Jon Klassen, neon green, X. Fang, and things that go bump in the night will fall in love with this new story from beloved Spider in the Well author Jess Hannigan.
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The Pumpkin Thief
by Alice Hemming
From New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny Halloween-y companion picture book! Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time there's a mystery in the vegetable patch! Bird's pumpkins keep disappearing, and this time there's EVIDENCE--footprints, peck-marks, a feather! There is a PUMPKIN THIEF! With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of Halloween's preparations are captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along on Squirrel's forest adventure. Is there truly a pumpkin thief on the loose, or is something else going on? And does it have anything to do with the jack-o'-lanterns appearing on his neighbor's doorsteps? Bonus material explaining Halloween's traditions. Poised to be a new classic. Pick up The Pumpkin Thief if you are looking for: A classic read for ages 4 and up, Books for Halloween, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!
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I Really Want to Be a Cat
by Helen Hancocks
A young girl mimics her cat's behavior, wishing she could live the footloose and fancy-free life of a feline.
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| Home by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Loren LongThrough striking paintings and lyrical words, this diverse, wide-ranging book explores all the meanings of home, from specific abodes and locations to sensory experiences and the comforting presence of loved ones. For fans of: Love, the previous (and equally heartwarming) collaboration between award-winning author Matt de la Peña and illustrator Loren Long. |
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Mama Won't Mind
by Kathleen Bahr
Join a young raccoon on his journey to find the perfect gift for Mama in this timeless tale with stunning art from a New York Times bestselling illustrator. Henry picks Mama's favorite flower for her birthday surprise. A sunflower always makes Mama smile! On his way home, Henry knows Mama won't mind when he shares little pieces of her sunflower with his friends--and when he uses her sunflower to solve unexpected problems. But then Henry has nothing left, so he comes up with an unusual present to give her instead. Will Mama mind? With lyrical text, this gentle book celebrates a gift from the heart and the loving bond between mother and child.
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| Caboose by Travis Jonker; illustrated by Ruth ChanIn an elementary school class of anthropomorphic animals, one mischief-minded hippo is a little too hungry for the power of being at the front of the line. Banished to the back, his antics become zanier still -- until the teacher assigns him a perfect spot in the middle. Kirkus Reviews calls Caboose "a chaotic yet hilarious story grounded in real childhood emotions." Read-alike: Proper Badger Would Never! by Lauren Glattly. |
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Little Red and Big, Bad Fred
by Ashley Belote
Little Red loves to visit his great-grandfather. He makes the trip through the woods any time of year! The best part is when Little Red meets Fred along the way. Fred is the bestest, fluffiest, most amazing kitty in the whole wide world (never mind that Little Red is completely oblivious to the fact that Fred is, in fact, a very hungry wolf that is trying to eat him). When Fred gets hurt (from a trap he set for Little Red), Little Red takes his injured friend to Great Grandfather's house. That's when Great Grandfather tells Little Red that Fred is actually--a dog?
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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