New Children's Picture Books

Tells the story of a father who dreamed of being able to fly and how that dream was passed on to future generations.

While riding his new bicycle Desmond is hurt by the mean word yelled at him by a group of boys, but he soon learns that hurting back will not make him feel any better.

During an overnight rainstorm, a large and deep puddle forms across a city street, and the next day increasing numbers of creatures or things disappear into it, from one shaggy dog to nine robbers.

When a crew of dangerous and dirty pirates is invited to a little girl's party, they can't wait for the cake and party treats, but before they can go Pete the pirate parrot makes them get cleaned up and ready.

A dog that has just graduated from "sniffing school" advises readers what to do if they become lost in the woods, and assures them that his smart nose will lead him to where they are. Includes facts about dogs' noses.

When his best friend is lost in a terrible storm, an intrepid young puffin teams up with a big blue whale to mount a rescue mission and discovers that while many other birds match his friend's description, none are quite the same.

It's Nonna Mima's birthday, and Nonna Lidia and her grandkids are determined to throw her a surprise feast! While planning the evening's menu, Nonna Lidia shares her memories of growing up on the farm during each season of the year, gardening her own fruits and vegetables, and being surrounded by animals of all kinds. After a trip to the farmers' market, Lidia and the kids prepare a pasta primavera, perfect for a family celebration!--Publisher's description.

A series of animals lay claim to, and take their form from, a set of oddly shaped scraps of colored paper, until the wind makes the final claim and blows them all away.

Invites the reader to search for Ladybug, who loves to hide.