New arrivals added to our Children's Picture Books Collection in the last 7 days
"Invites careful observation of light and shadow in the natural world, as well as in our own emotional landscape"--
"Everyone knows the rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." We know about the climb up the waterspout, the washout, the return of the sun, and the determined climb back up the spout-again. Generations of children have sung this beloved verse and mastered its accompanying twisty finger play. But what sent the tiny spider on his upward trek to begin with? What happened along the way-and where is Itsy now? Steve Light-with his meticulously rendered, highly detailed pen, ink, and watercolour illustrations an
"Twelve lyrical poems look at twelve different trees, from early spring to deep winter. In each poem, a child identifies with a feature of the tree--such as the smooth trunk of a birch whose bark has peeled away, the strong branches of a spruce that shelter small birds or the pink flowers of a cherry blossom that tumble like confetti. The poems provide an opportunity to learn about each tree, inspiring us to look afresh at the trees around us--whether in the schoolyard, neighborhood or park--and
Using a "magical" word from his comic books, Raymond escapes his mother's calls into a series of dangerous adventures.
"Five children, from five different cultures and in five different decades, grow up in the same building on the Lower East Side of New York City"--
An ode to childhood classics that celebrates the companionship books offer throughout all stages of life.
Celebrating the idea of quiet, unhurried moments with loved ones, this warm and wonderful story follows George, an old dog who doesn't run fast anymore, as he enjoys spending time with his little human, Rosie.
Taking her tree, George, on a walk through the neighborhood, Lily inspires her friends to get trees of their own and together they become a small forest that travels from one end of the city to the other, with more and more people joining in each day.
When messy Pak-Rat moves in next door, Mouse finds his neat and orderly world turned upside down, in this unlikely friendship story about honest communication and boundaries.
Celebrating community, summertime and the Fourth of July, this inclusive picture book depicts families watching the fireworks show as it glitters and sparkles and paints the night sky.
On a hot summer night a little girl wakes up, and wonders what has woken her, and the rest of the nighttime world.
"A dung beetle sets off on a quest for more and more dung"--
"A wise lighthouse guides a young boat through the often-turbulent waters of life"--
"Lali has worked hard to earn money for a special treat--but should she spend her earnings on herself or her friends?"--