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I Could Be Eaten by a Shark
by Marcela Ferreira
Louie sees a shark at the beach, and that's that. Now everywhere he goes he's convinced he'll be eaten by a shark. A humorous, heartwarming picture book helping kids overcome fears and anxiety thanks to Grandpa's wisdom, playful storytelling, and a surprise ending that delights and empowers. Sharks could be anywhere . . . in the bath, in the park, in the toilet but with some help from Grandpa (who is very wise), Louie begins to face his fears. After all, he has fireflies to count, new friends to make, and a whole new world to discover. A funny, uplifting story with a delightful ending involving a surprise about one of Louie's friends.
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The Little Bee
by Nicola Killen
Ollie follows a bee to a beautiful, magical garden, that inspires her to plant her own garden.
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Is This a Plum? a Peek-Through Picture Book
by Dan Ojari
Is this a pear? No, it's a bear This delightfully clever keepsake picture book is full of visual tricks and rhyming reveals to inspire wonder while making you chuckle--brought to life by an Oscar-nominated animator and based on his seven-year-old son's original idea and drawings Through the hole in the page, you might see a plum... or a spider... or a spoon. But turn the page to see the full picture and--SURPRISE --it's something unexpected: the moon, a tiger, even a hippo's bum. This deceptively simple picture book debut by father-and-son duo Dan and Finn Ojari uses bold, stylish art, rhyming call-and-response text, and cut-through holes that play with shape and color to create a deeply satisfying read-aloud experience for children and adults.
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| Dad by Christian RobinsonThrough spare text and an inclusive lineup of animals and humans, this picture book highlights the many facets of fatherhood: present and absent, strong and vulnerable, caring and fallible. Creator Christian Robinson's signature collage art is bold and highly expressive, inviting readers of all ages into the sweetness and complexity of parent-child bonds. |
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| Bear for a Day by Corey R. TaborInstead of boring facts, young Corey's class presentation about bears offers a bear's-eye view of imagined ursine activities: riding a motorcycle, lunching at the mall, and rescuing a mouse from a hot air balloon. Just like the audience in this whimsical tale, kids will delight in providing their own suggestions for what might happen next. |
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| Every Monday Mabel by Jashar AwanThe suspense builds gently in this story as readers watch young Mabel go through her Monday-morning rituals, preparing for "best thing in the world:" the arrival of the garbage truck! Soft textures and crisp edges make the illustrations pop in this sweetly affirming read for vehicle fans. |
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| Shark Girl by Kate BeatonNo cute little mermaids here! Meet Shark Girl: a toothy, blue-skinned protector of the seas who takes human form to wreak vengeance on an over-fishing captain. Dry wit blends with dramatic, comics-style artwork in this playful yet issue-oriented yarn. |
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How to Be Brave Like a Snail
by Naseem Hrab
Snail and Stump return in this sweetly humorous story about finding the courage to share your feelings. Snail's not afraid of (certain) loud noises, exploring the glade, or lullaby karaoke but he is afraid of asking for help, making mistakes, and believing in himself. And so, it's only with support from his best friend Stump that he finds the courage to enter a local paper airplane contest. However, after the contest, it's Stump who needs support when he becomes heated and upset after not winning a ribbon. Fortunately, Snail knows just what to do to help Stump work through his difficult feelings. Together, they find the courage to tell each other exactly how they feel--prickly thoughts and all!--and then they write their feelings down on paper airplanes and let them go. In their third laugh-out-loud adventure, Snail and Stump discover that the best kind of brave is finding the courage to share your feelings, even when your bravery is playing hide-and-seek.
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A Hatful of Dreams
by Bob Graham
The Mile End Road once sparkled in sunshine and children's laughter, until hard times came and all the people left, taking with them the sun, moon, and stars. But one family stayed on this broken-down street: the Andersons, in their house with a warm little glow, where kids bounce happily on Dad's back, and Grandad's fingers squeak on guitar strings as he jokes about all the secrets and dreams he keeps under his hat. Grandad, I've seen you without your hat, insists Millie, and nothing was there except your hair. But what will the children see the next time he doffs his hat? As always with Bob Graham, the tenderness is in the details: strewn-about stuffies, tumbling children, a blue-jeaned grandad with one leg thrown over his chair arm. It's a story where even a derelict neighborhood can spark back to life, and where the love of a playfully bantering grandad can conjure a whole universe of light.--
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| Meet the Mini-Mammals: A Night at the Natural History Museum by Melissa Stewart; illustrated by Brian LiesGuided by a bowtie-wearing ferret docent, this charming nonfiction book takes you on a museum tour of the 10 smallest mammals, from the Japanese dwarf flying squirrel to the Etruscan pygmy shrew to the Kitti's hog-nosed bat (tiniest of them all). Each fact-filled animal profile is sumptuously illustrated with true-to-life details -- in actual size, of course. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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