New Children's Picture Books
New arrivals added to our Children's Picture Books Collection in the last 7 days
| Title |
Date added |
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| This morning Sam went to Mars - a book about paying attention by Carlson, Nancy L, author, illustrator. |
"Eight-year-old Sam has a powerful brain but needs some help focusing. The doctor gives Sam lots of strategies to try, like staying organized, eating better food, and asking for help when he needs it. Sam's favorite strategy? Make time for imagination"-- |
May 21, 2013 |
| The three little pigs and the somewhat bad wolf by Teague, Mark. |
In this original version of the traditional tale, the three little pigs are in their usual trouble with the somewhat bad wolf--who is really just very hungry and frustrated that the pizza parlor will not serve him. |
May 21, 2013 |
| He's been a monster all day! by Brennan-Nelson, Denise. |
After hearing his mother say that he's a monster, a little boy decides to prove her right over the course of one loud, grimy, scowling day. |
May 21, 2013 |
| Sofia the first by Hapka, Cathy. |
Meet Sofia, a little girl who lives a rather ordinary life. But everything changes when her mother, Miranda, marries the king. Overnight, Sofia becomes a princess, moves into the castle, gains a step-brother, a step-sister... and the ability to talk to her new animal friends thanks to a magical amulet! Now, life is anything but ordinary for Sofia the First! |
May 21, 2013 |
| Take me to your BBQ by Duval, Kathy. |
When Willy goes outside to check on his grill, he finds a UFO full of aliens who want some of his barbecue and chili, and then tear up his farm square dancing while he plays the fiddle. Includes a recipe for barbecue sauce. |
May 21, 2013 |
| Four boys named Jordan by Harper, Jessica. |
Four Jordans in one third-grade classroom cause chaos and confusion for teacher and students alike. |
May 21, 2013 |
| Pipaluk and the whales by Himmelman, John. |
Pipaluk and her father enlist the aid of their villagers and even the government to help save a group of whales stranded in a frozen inlet, but only Pipa can figure out a way to finally lead the whales back out to sea. |
May 21, 2013 |
| The great lollipop caper by Krall, Dan. |
Tired of having only adults like his acidic taste, Mr. Caper makes caper-flavored lollipops that are sent throughout the world, but his plot has unexpected consequences and only Lollipop can save the day. |
May 21, 2013 |
| Baby parade by O'Connell, Rebecca, 1968- |
Illustrations and simple text follow babies as they walk, crawl, ride in strollers, or are carried while enjoying a day with their families. |
May 21, 2013 |
| When my baby dreams of fairy tales by Enersen, Adele. |
"A new mom's photographic journey through her baby daughter's adventures as she sleeps, based on classic fairy tales"-- |
May 21, 2013 |
| When a dad says "I love you" by Wood, Douglas, 1951- |
Explores some of the many and varied ways a father can express his love, even without saying the words, such as by making pancakes, playing games, and reading a favorite story using special voices for each character. |
May 21, 2013 |
| Toys in space by Grey, Mini. |
A group of toys, left out at night for the first time, begins to be afraid but the WonderDoll distracts them by weaving a story of lost toys, space travel, and a strange alien. |
May 21, 2013 |
| Thunderstorm by Geisert, Arthur. |
Presents an illustrated account of a storm that moves through a Midwestern farming region over the course of several hours that is documented by a timeline and images of atmospheric changes and human response. |
May 21, 2013 |
| These seas count! by Formento, Alison. |
When Mr. Tate's class helps out on Beach Clean-Up Day, Captain Ned teaches the children the importance of the sea and the impact of not keeping it clean. |
May 21, 2013 |
| Uh-oh, baby! by Coffelt, Nancy. |
Baby Rudy tries to find a gift for his mother that she will call wonderful, but instead he hears such words as "yikes" and "fiddlesticks" as various family members encourage him to keep trying. |
May 21, 2013 |
| Toot toot beep beep by Garcia, Emma, 1969- |
Follows cars through their busy day in the city. |
May 21, 2013 |
| Tiger in my soup by Sheth, Kashmira. |
Left in the care of his older sister, a boy begs her to read his favorite book but she is too absorbed in her own reading even to notice when a tiger comes to life in the steam from his soup. |
May 21, 2013 |
| The three triceratops Tuff by Shaskan, Stephen. |
On a mission to find some grub, three triceratops brothers must first find a way to outsmart a tyrannosaurus rex with his own dinner plans. |
May 21, 2013 |
| Bluebird by Staake, Bob, 1957- |
A wordless picture book about the inspiring friendship that develops between a bluebird and a young boy. |
May 21, 2013 |
| Bad boy, good boy by Chorao, Kay. |
Although his behavior sometimes seems naughty, Sam the dog is a very good boy who helps his family and friends. |
May 21, 2013 |