New Children's Picture Books

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The waterfall's gift by Ryder, Joanne.

The waterfall's gift

On a visit to the old north woods, a girl enjoys the many natural treasures hidden in its deepest places.

May 24, 2013
Halloween surprise by Demas, Corinne.

Halloween surprise

Lily tries many different costumes before she creates the perfect one for surprising her father on Halloween.

May 24, 2013
Happy birdday, Tacky! by Lester, Helen.

Happy birdday, Tacky!

Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have spent weeks planning the perfect party to celebrate Tacky's hatchday, and while nothing turns out quite as they expected, the penguins and their special guest have a wonderful time.

May 24, 2013
Phoebe and Digger by Springstubb, Tricia.

Phoebe and Digger

"When Mama got a new baby, Phoebe got a new digger. And before long, everyone needs a trip to the park...but then a big girl with grabby hands sntaches Digger away from Phoebe. Phoebe tries to use her words, but they don't work. What can she do? Will she ever get Digger back?"--Dust jacket.

May 24, 2013
Peanut & Fifi have a ball by De Sève, Randall.

Peanut & Fifi have a ball

Squabbling over a toy ball, two sisters ultimately learn that playing together is even more fun.

May 24, 2013
Now I'm big by Katz, Karen.

Now I'm big

A little girl contrasts all of the amazing things she can do for herself that had to be done for her when she was a baby, from dressing herself to reading to her baby sister.

May 24, 2013
Bella's rules by Guest, Elissa Haden.

Bella's rules

Bella knows the family rules but lives by her own, as well, causing her behavior to be "too wild, too rude, and too risky" until Granny brings her a puppy with similar problems.

May 24, 2013
The big balloon by Scheffler, Axel.

The big balloon

Pip is proud of his big red balloon, but when he lets go of it and it floats away out of reach, Posy cheers him up with lots of bubbles.

May 24, 2013
Hello in there! - a big sister's book of waiting by Witek, Jo.

Hello in there! - a big sister's book of waiting

Combines lighthearted illustrations and interactive flaps in a whimsical tale about a soon-to-be older sibling's happy anticipation of a new baby that compels her to sing loudly to her mother's tummy and describe everything that is waiting in the outsideworld.

May 24, 2013
Hooray for bread! by Ahlberg, Allan.

Hooray for bread!

Presents a day in the life of a loaf of bread that is baked early in the morning and enjoyed slice by slice by the baker and his wife as well as their son, a dog, ducks, fish, birds, and finally a tiny mouse that nibbles up the last crumbs.

May 24, 2013
Oy, feh, so? by Fagan, Cary.

Oy, feh, so?

Three children attempt to elicit different reactions from their aunts and uncle than their standard responses of "oy," "vey," and "so" by acting out humorous scenarios for them.

May 24, 2013
On with the show / On With the Show by Auerbach, Annie.

On with the show / On With the Show

Participating in his class production of Cinderpaws, Splat the Cat is unexpectedly recast in a leading role when Spike is unable to perform as Paw-Prints Charming, a change that has humorous consequences.

May 24, 2013
The new arrival by Nastanlieva, Vanya.

The new arrival

After Sam the hedgehog moves into a new home in the forest, the only thing he is missing is a friend.

May 24, 2013
My lucky birthday by Kasza, Keiko.

My lucky birthday

A surprising twist occurs on Alligator Al's birthday when a tasty-looking piglet knocks on Al's door.

May 24, 2013
My grandpa by Altés, Marta.

My grandpa

An elderly grandfather bear and his adoring grandson share a special relationship.

May 24, 2013
Monsieur Albert Rides to Glory by Smith, Peter/ Graham, Bob (ILT)

Monsieur Albert Rides to Glory

May 24, 2013
How far do you love me? by Delacre, Lulu.

How far do you love me?

"Messages of love between children and adults are framed in the language of the natural world spanning different cultures and all seven continents. Includes map and Author's Note"--

May 24, 2013
Kumak's river - a tall tale from the Far North by Bania, Michael, 1944-

Kumak's river - a tall tale from the Far North

In an Arctic village, the locals welcome spring as the frozen river breaks apart, and a little boy named Kumak brings them together to rescue their supplies, toys, household goods, and, finally, his dogs.

May 24, 2013
Jemmy Button by Barzelay, Alix.

Jemmy Button

Provides a fictionalized account of Jemmy Button, a native boy from Tierra del Fuego who was brought to London to be educated and then returned home to his island.

May 24, 2013
It's Monday, Mrs. Jolly Bones! by Hanson, Warren, 1959-

It's Monday, Mrs. Jolly Bones!

Mrs. Jolly Bones goes through the week, doing chores in her unique way.

May 24, 2013