New arrivals added to our Children's Picture Books Collection in the last 7 days
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"In this funny picture book exploring a forever childhood question about friendship, squirrel and a mushroom explore the forest through the seasons, show each other special trees, build snow mushrooms, share the good times and bad-which become good bad times alongside a friend. Then spring arrives, and so does a new friend. And then another. This raises a profound question for an overthinking squirrel: should we have just one best friend?"--
Since the day that Ano was born, her heart has been connected to her home. But, this adventurous child has a lot to learn! When Ano begins to dance hula -- a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history, and folklore of the Hawaiian people -- Ano comes to understand the true meaning of aloha.
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Mar 28, 2024
"Meet best friends Nelli and Worthi. Like all tiny succulents, Nelli and Worthi have VERY busy schedules--napping in the sun, sipping on water drops, and filling the days doing nothing. But one morning, Nelli wonders: Is there more? Have you ever heard of a purpose? Hmm . . . Is it a baked potato? That doesn’t sound right. So what is it? Join two curious best friends as they embark on the ultimate adventure to answer big philosophical questions: What is purpose, and where can one find it?
"Join in on a surprising camping trip and discover the favorite meals of your favorite forest creatures-from the wood frog to the moose. Rich art illustrates the beautiful biodiversity found in our forests and expressive, repetitive text helps even the youngest naturalists learn all about herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores"--
Just look at what you can build out of ordinary stuff when you follow your imagination! Children and their caretakers will love this beguiling child-led tour of a make-believe world constructed from everyday household and backyard objects. Words and pictures work together cleverly to spark eureka moments: that "ship" is really a table, that "dark cave" is really a laundry basket, and more, as a day full of building, playing, and pretending turns into bedtime. Children will use their own imaginat
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Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub adorned with colorful murals that celebrate their heritage. Includes backmatter on Chicano Park in San Diego California.
"Everyone knows that dragons are fierce, capable of taking on the world! But this dragon can't stop sneezing long enough to get a roar out. Even with friendly Phoenix insisting that Dragon get some rest, this powerful creature refuses to stop for any orange ginger tea or a drop of bone broth soup. It's only when Dragon realizes Phoenix has caught the same cold that they are both able to take the break they so badly need. This tale of helping your friends and valuing differences is a sure-thing f
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Mar 21, 2024
"Would You Dare Put a Diaper on a Bear? is a funny and lighthearted picture book exploring why certain animals don't wear diapers. Created to introduce toddlers to using a potty in a gentle, child-friendly way, it's perfect for parents searching for potty-training books for toddlers appropriate as a read-aloud picture book that addresses a child's emotions and feelings."--Publisher description.
"Lean on Me is an endearing children's picture book that beautifully demonstrates the power of friendship, based on Bill Withers's classic song of the same name. "Lean on Me" appeared on Withers's 1972 album Still Bill. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and ranked #208 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list. With Withers's lyrics and illustrations by Rachel Moss, this picture book follows four close friends through the stages of their childhood, from elementary
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Mar 21, 2024
"Ric Ocasek's rock and roll classic 'Good Times Roll'--the third single from the Cars' groundbreaking debut 1978 album--leaps off the page in illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr.'s playful picture book. Two cats hysterically confront an unraveling ball of yarn withfamiliar feline antics that will charm parents and children alike, all to the tune of one of rock and roll's most memorable songs."--Back cover.
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"Once, there was a girl named Kiki, who found a fish on the asphalt. The fish was very hot and very dry. But when Kiki put it in the bathtub, it started swimming, and growing, and speaking. "I want to grant you a wish for saving me," it said. Alas, this fish was only a fish of small wishes, and Kiki's wish was too big. Unless there was a way for both their dreams to come true"--