Best of
Storytime

2016

Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes


Kimberly Dean - 2016
    But some of the cupcakes have gone missing! Who could have taken them?In this picture book adventure by New York Times bestselling authors James and Kimberly Dean, Pete and the gang solve the mystery of the missing cupcakes and learn that it’s cool to be kind.The Pete the Cat fun never stops—watch the groovin’ video online!

I Am a Story


Dan Yaccarino - 2016
    It’s always been around, making us happy, sad, excited, or scared and bringing people together. With simple text and delightful illustrations, Dan Yaccarino reminds us of the power of story.

Leave Me Alone!


Vera Brosgol - 2016
    Along the way, she encounters ravenous bears, obnoxious goats, and even hordes of aliens! But nothing stops grandma from accomplishing her goal--knitting sweaters for her many grandchildren to keep them warm and toasty for the coming winter.

If I Had a Gryphon


Vikki VanSickle - 2016
    She's not really impressed. The hamster isn't very exciting--he mostly eats and sleeps and gets his shavings wet. BORING!After reading a book about mythological creatures, Sam gets some ideas for more exciting pets. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she though. Unicorns are shy, gryphons scare the dogs at the dog park and having a fire extinguisher handy at all times makes dragons seem like an awful lot of work. Maybe the hamster really is the best pet for her. A nice, safe pet... right?

Best in Snow


April Pulley Sayre - 2016
    From the beauty of snow blanketing the forest and falling on animals’ fur and feathers to the fascinating winter water cycle, this nonfiction picture book celebrates snowfall and the amazing science behind it.

Cat Knit


Jacob Grant - 2016
    They have so much fun playing together, the two are inseparable.Until the day Girl takes Yarn away.When Yarn Returns, he is completely changed, no longer Cat's bright and rolly friend. Cat is mad!Soon, Cat begins to miss his best friend, and he just might realize that a little change isn't so bad after all.

Dog on a Frog?


Kes Gray - 2016
    "Cats sit on mats, frogs sit on logs, and dogs sit on FROGS!""Well, I'm changing the rules," said the frog.In this hilarious sequel to Frog on a Log?, frog decides that he does not want to sit on a log, and he definitely does not want a dog to sit on a frog! So he changes the rules. Now, dogs sit on logs, and cats sit on gnats! But what will frog decide to sit on now? Chock-full of absurd animal rhyme pairings, Dog on a Frog? shows young readers that every animal has many special places to sit. Reminiscent of Dr. Seuss's Beginner Books, this sequel is a fun, educational read-aloud story that helps build reading skills!

Nanette's Baguette


Mo Willems - 2016
    But . . . will Nanette get the baguette from baker Juliette? Or will Nanette soon be beset with regret?

Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Wake Up Story


Mariam Gates - 2016
    Good Morning Yoga instills these four skills and more, enabling children to jumpstart the day with energy and excitement and meet the adventures that come with mindfulness and perspective. Good Morning Yoga weaves gentle exercises with a heartwarming narrative and wonderful illustrations to empower children to manage the energies that visit throughout the day from the fiery volcano to the mountain quiet and still. Good Morning Yoga concludes with a visualization for kids to set intentions for the day.

Hammer and Nails


Josh Bledsoe - 2016
    She and her friend are going to play dress up, do each other’s hair, and polish their nails. Daddy has plans, too. He’s going to read the paper, mow the lawn, and fix the fence. When Darcy’s friend cancels and she’s sure her day is ruined, Daddy suggests that they tackle their to-do lists together with a Darcy-Daddy Day. Daddy dons a tutu, and Darcy gives him a fancy hair do. They groom the lawn with Her Majesty’s Mowing Service and face off in a Daddy-directed sock battle. But will Darcy want to hammer? Will Daddy do nails? Stepping outside their comfort zones, Darcy and Daddy opt to be open-minded and even a bit daring. As Daddy says, “Sometimes things you’ve never done end up being fun!” With a gung-ho attitude, Darcy masters the hammer, and Daddy goes for it with the nails.

Counting with Barefoot Critters


Teagan White - 2016
    What is a day of counting with Barefoot Critters?ReadingMaking pancakesHelping friendsExploringSwimmingPlaying piratesLearning about numbers!Join this adorable cast of animal characters as they explore numbers and counting over the course of a day, having fun at all stops along the way.

Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion


Alex T. Smith - 2016
    A hungry lion. A little girl. A box of doughnuts…? Gorgeous proof that a perfect picture book can look even more tempting than a sweet shop window. Worried about wolves? Don’t make Little Red laugh. She’s not even scared of hungry lions. After all, why would this furry chap want to gobble her up? She’s sure he’d rather have a doughnut. Right, Mr Lion? A sassy heroine, beautiful artwork, jungle animals, a funny twist on a tale you adore. Once again, the World Book Day artist gets us all eating from his hand.(Taken from the Scholastic Book Clubs UK site)

My New Mom & Me


Renata Galindo - 2016
    Told from the point of view of a puppy who is adopted by a cat, this gentle and reassuring tale is perfect for very young readers and listeners. When the puppy comes to live with his new mom, he is nervous. After all, his mom has stripes and he doesn’t. But his mom says she likes that they look different, and soon the puppy likes it, too. (And who cares what anyone else thinks!) The puppy’s new mom does all the things other parents do. She plays with him, takes care of him, and sometimes even makes him mad! But that’s okay, because when he’s feeling sad, she knows just what to say.

It Came in the Mail


Ben Clanton - 2016
    His mailbox delivers, sending Liam more than he could have hoped for…and how! But as the mail starts to pile up, Liam realizes that the best packages and parcels are even better when shared with friends.

Love


Emma Dodd - 2016
    Little rabbit finds love everywhere, but knows that a parent's love is always the best love of all.

King Baby


Kate Beaton - 2016
    But he also has many demands, and when his faithful subjects let him down, King Baby himself must take royal action!

I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug!


Caroline B. Cooney - 2016
    Cooney and illustrated by Tim Warnes, is a playful and comforting bedtime book that helps your child imagine all the wonderful and silly ways someone might give and receive a hug. And the lively text and illustrations show the special connection between a parent and a child.I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug!:Has sweet, whimsical rhymes that encourage playful interaction between a caretaker and childHelps kids 4-8 wind down and drift off to sleepFeatures all the ways kids love to snuggle with the ones they love with humor and whimsyCelebrates the special bond parents, grandparents, and loved ones have with the children in their livesIs perfect for bedtime and lap reading, as well as a gift for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter, and ChristmasWhether it’s a big bear, gasp for air, knock over a chair hug or a wet and drippy, slimy, slippy fish hug, children will giggle their way through all the imaginative examples of hugs we can give and receive.If you enjoy I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug!, be sure to check out I’m Going to Give You a Polar Bear Hug! for more hugging fun!

Gus's Garage


Leo Timmers - 2016
    When his friend Rico comes over with a problem (his scooter seat is way too small for a rhino), Gus finds just the thing to fix it.

A Hungry Lion, or A Dwindling Assortment of Animals


Lucy Ruth Cummins - 2016
    Once upon a time there was a very hungry lion and some adorable little animals...What do you think happened next?

Little Excavator


Anna Dewdney - 2016
    Thumpa-thumpabumpa-bumpaBEEP! BEEP! BEEP!There's Loader and Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane. They're ready to transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park. And who wants to help most of all?Little Excavator! But are there any jobs for someone so small?Anna Dewdney's signature rhyming text and inviting illustrations make this a perfect read aloud for for fans of things that go!

The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon


A.N. Kang - 2016
    So fluffy that he's lighter than air! His owner tries to weigh him down, but Papillon just wants to fly. One particularly sunny day, he floats right out the window! Exploring the wide world is exhilarating, but it's also a little scary. Will his new friend, a bird, be able to help him find his way home?Whimsical art and airy text come together seamlessly in this delightful debut by A. N. Kang.

Alan's Big, Scary Teeth


Jarvis - 2016
    Famed for his big, scary teeth, he sneaks into the jungle every day to scare the jungle animals ..."I'm big, scary Alan! Fear my razor-sharp teeth!" But after a long day of scaring, Alan likes nothing better than to run a warm mud bath and take out his false teeth, which nobody knows about! That is, until his teeth go missing. What will Alan do now? Scaring is the only thing he knows how to do! Can he still be scary without them?

Explorers of the Wild


Cale Atkinson - 2016
    There are so many neat things to see, and so many strange things to find. These explorers are prepared for anything . . . except each other! When Bear and Boy meet in the woods, they're scared at first. Really scared. But soon these kings of the wild realize that no mountain is too big to conquer if you have a friend to climb it by your side.Praise for To the Sea"A whale's tale that dives deep and surfaces with useful lessons about making, keeping, and helping friends." -Kirkus Reviews "An unusual and appealing story about friendship." -School Library Journal

The Friend Ship


Kat Yeh - 2016
    But then she overhears passersby talking about something that gives her hope-something called a Friend Ship! Hedgehog imagines a ship filled with friends of all kinds, and soon she's ready to hit the open seas in a boat of her own to track it down. Along the way, she meets other lonely animals eager to join her quest.They search north. They search south. They search east. But Hedgehog and her new friends can't find the Ship anywhere! Until she realizes she knows just where the Friend Ship is. . . This heartwarming tale by Kat Yeh, with charming illustrations by Chuck Groenink, proves that sometimes, what you're searching for is right in front of you.

Otter Goes to School


Sam Garton - 2016
    They have a great teacher and do lots of fun things together . . . until Teddy says he doesn’t like school anymore. Luckily, Otter Keeper comes to the rescue and teaches everyone the best lesson of all!

The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read


Curtis Manley - 2016
    So naturally Nick decides it’s a great idea to teach his cats to read. But Verne and Stevenson don’t appreciate when Nick wakes them up with a flashcard that says NAP. Nick finally piques Verne’s interest with words like MOUSE and FISH. But not Stevenson’s. While Nick and Verne go to the library, Stevenson hides under the porch. Will Nick ever find a way to share his love of reading with his feline friends?

Whose Hands Are These?: A Community Helper Guessing Book


Miranda Paul - 2016
    And together, these helpers make their community a safe and fun place to live. As you read, keep an eye out for community members who make repeat appearances! Can you guess all the jobs based on the actions of these busy hands?-- "Journal"

Look, Look Again


Agnese Baruzzi - 2016
    Each page shows one shape, and then unfolds to reveal an ingenious surprise, sure to captivate curious toddlers.

Lola Gets a Cat


Anna McQuinn - 2016
    So Lola does her homework. At the library she finds books about cats and pet care and she and Mommy learn as much as they can. She pretends her stuffed kitty is real and practices taking care of it. When the time comes, Lola is allowed to pick out her new friend at an animal shelter. With patience and care, her kitten settles in at home.Lola is a book-loving favorite, and this delightful story is a new treasure in the series."This sweet story of first-time pet ownership is sure to appeal to young animal lovers of all kinds and especially to feline fanciers"--Kirkus Reviews "A solid introduction to pet ownership, probably best shared one-on-one"--School Library Journal

Finding Wild


Megan Wagner Lloyd - 2016
    From the bark on the trees to the sudden storm that moves across the sky to fire and flowers, and snowflakes and fresh fruit. As the children make their way through the woods and back to the paved and noisy streets, they discover that wild exists not just off in some distant place, but right in their own backyard.

Every Day Birds


Amy Ludwig VanDerwater - 2016
    Every Day Birds helps children identify and learn about common birds. After reading Every Day Birds, families can look out their windows with curiosity--recognizing birds and nests and celebrating the beauty of these creatures! Every Day Birds focuses on twenty North American birds, with a poem and descriptions written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and beautiful paper-cuttings by first-time picture book illustrator Dylan Metrano. Interesting facts about each bird are featured in the back of the book.

Don't Wake Up the Tiger


Britta Teckentrup - 2016
    But — oh dear! — she’s completely blocking the way. Just how will the animals get past without waking her up? Luckily, Frog has an excellent idea. Holding his balloon, he floats right over sleeping Tiger! Fox is next, followed by Tortoise, Mouse, and Stork, but it will be tricky for them all to get past without Tiger noticing. It’s good that the reader is there to help keep Tiger asleep, but where exactly are the animals going with all those big shiny balloons?

Octopuses One to Ten


Ellen Jackson - 2016
    But did you know that they have three hearts and nine brains? This intriguing exploration of octopuses goes through numbers one to ten, with a snappy rhyme and fascinating octopus facts for each number. The book also includes octopus crafts and activities for more learning fun!

Quackers


Liz Wong - 2016
    Sure, he may have paws and whiskers. And his quacks might sound more like…well, meows, but he lives among ducks, everyone he knows is a duck, and he’s happy.Then Quackers meets another duck who looks like him (& talks like him, too!)—but he calls himself a cat. So silly!Quackers loves being among his new friends the cats, but he also misses his duck friends, and so he finds a way to combine the best of both worlds. Part cat, part duck, all Quackers!

Canticos: Los Pollitos / Canticos: Little Chickies


Susie Jaramillo - 2016
    This English adaptation of the song is as catchy and lyrical as the Spanish version and sure to engage new audiences not familiar with the original song. The song is an homage to the demanding nature of babies and the unconditional love, care, and warmth given to them by their mommies.

Would a Worm Go on a Walk?


Hannah C. Hall - 2016
    Would a Worm Go on a Walk?, with its colorful, comical illustrations, is a fresh, fun way to teach young children that God created all things very good. He gave all the animals, and children, too, wonderful qualities and unique strengths. Children will giggle over the ridiculous scenarios presented, and they will come away with the knowledge that we all are loved and special.

Oh No, Astro!


Matt Roeser - 2016
    But when a satellite knocks Astro out of orbit, he is forced to embark on an epic adventure through space…whether he wants to or not! Filled with playful illustrations and tons of cool facts about space, this picture book is a must-have for all the future astronauts who are ready to journey through the galaxy.

A Unicorn Named Sparkle


Amy Young - 2016
    She imagines the flowers that she'll braid into his beautiful pink mane, and she even picks the perfect name for him: Sparkle. But when Sparkle arrives, his ears are too long, his horn is too short, he smells funny--and oh, he has fleas. Lucy isn't pleased, but in the end she warms up to Sparkle and realizes that even though he wasn't exactly the unicorn she wanted, he might be just the one she needs.

Plants Can't Sit Still


Rebecca E. Hirsch - 2016
    Plants might not pick up their roots and walk away, but they definitely don’t sit still! Discover the many ways plants (and their seeds) move. Whether it’s a sunflower, a Venus flytrap, or an exotic plant like an exploding cucumber, this fascinating picture book shows just how excitingly active plants really are.

Footloose


Kenny Loggins - 2016
    Features a bonus CD with the new children's "Footloose," performed by Kenny Loggins.Time to cut loose! Have a rockin' time introducing children to the fun of Footloose, rewritten for children by the one and only Kenny Loggins. As a zookeeper named Jack joins the zoo animals in an all-night dance party, this new original story from Loggins is sure to get your feet moving. Little ones will love the cast of characters, including the rockin' chimp Louise ("Geez, Louise"), Mister DJ Elephant, the lemur Marie ("Oo Wee, Marie"), Milo the wombat, Luke the funkiest cat in the zoo, and so many more rocking, bopping, boogeying, tangoing, shaking, rattling and rolling animals!To add to the fun, the book includes a CD with new recordings by Kenny Loggins. Kids and parents can sing along to the classic hit with new lyrics, as well as a three-song medley families will love.

Billie's Underwater Adventure (Billie’s Super-Duper Adventures #1)


Sally Rippin - 2016
    Brown gets to preschool, every day becomes a super-duper adventure . . . “Billie is off on an underwater adventure! Will she be able to save her friends from the great gloopy sea monster?”

The Marble Maker


Sacha Cotter - 2016
    In a chaotic lab, with a sheep as an assistant and using ingredients as diverse as ‘teeth bling from a retired rapper’, ‘three pints of swooshy night air’ and ‘a snippet from a sheep’s fringe’, the child lights up the stoves and, with a bang, marbles that have never been seen before rain down.

Love Matters Most


Mij Kelly - 2016
    When a polar bear leaves the safety and warmth of her cave to travel all over a frozen wonderland, she must be looking for something very important. Could it be delicious silver salmon? A view of the swirling winter sky? A bit of gold? Of course, she is in search of the most precious thing of all: her lost little cub. In this touching story, readers will instantly be enamored with the sweeping illustrations of winter landscapes, endearing polar bear characters, and the resonant message that a mother's love matters most.

Sleeping Beauty: A Mid-century Fairy Tale


Lynn Roberts-Maloney - 2016
    However, little does she know that she is living under an evil spell that could mean she has no future at all...When the curse is fulfilled on her 16th birthday and she falls asleep for 1000 years, her house is overgrown by a magnificent rose tree. A young explorer called Zoe discovers the story of Sleeping Beauty, but can she find Annabel in time to lift the curse and show her what the future actually looks like?

The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight


Elli Woollard - 2016
    But this is no ordinary boy, he's a knight in training! And the strange creature is a young dragon, on his very first hunt for a nibblesome knight...

Real Cowboys


Kate Hoefler - 2016
    A timely and multifaceted portrayal reveals a lifestyle that is as diverse as it contrary to what we've come to expect.

Princess Cupcake Jones and the Dance Recital


Ylleya Fields - 2016
    Taking dance classes with her friends is the highlight of her week. But when Cupcake struggles to do everything ‘just right’ before the recital, she isn't sure if she'll be able to master it all in time. The gentle rhyming cadence, vibrant illustrations, and captivating pages deliver valuable life lessons and family values. As an added bonus in each book of the series, children will also enjoy finding the hidden word in each inviting illustration. Helpful hints are a part of the book's website, which also features downloadable color pages and other activities.

Peekaboo Pals: Opposites


Becky Davies - 2016
    Colorful illustrations and flaps with hidden surprises underneath will keep youngsters engaged as they learn.

Big, Bigger, Biggest


Harriet Ziefert - 2016
    The brightly colored fold-out illustrations make each concept easy to understand: by unfolding the page, you can see a tall building get even taller, and then become the tallest one in the whole city!

Jinja's Surprise!


Sago - 2016
    Each big, colorful tab brings readers straight into the action.Everyone is working on a BIG SURPRISE PARTY for Jinja!Jack is busy. He is making all of the snacks.But wait! Here comes Jinja!Harvey is in charge of GAMES.He knows that Jinja will love what he's building for her.But oh, no - there she is, again! We don't want her to spoil the surprise.Use your whole hand to help Harvey hide the pieces from Jinja! The Sago Mini friends are throwing a surprise party for JInja and they need the reader's help to keep it a surprise. In this interactiave tabbed board book, each big, bold tab will feature a different friend, bringing readers straight into each surprise item for Jinja.

The Mouse in the Sock (Sleepy Time Beginner Readers #5)


Francis Keene - 2016
    When Little Mouse hears a knock, he opens his door to find Santa asking him for help. Santa's reindeer are hungry and can't get back to the North Pole. Little Mouse is quick to share and his kind act is generously rewarded when Santa takes him for a ride to the North Pole. One kind act goes a very long way Little Mouse finds out. The Mouse in the Sock is sure to charm children and adults alike with magical illustrations and short, simple rhyming text about the virtues of kindness and sharing. Enter a snow-covered, sparkling world of festive Christmas cheer as you celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Little Mouse and Santa.

Ready for Weather


Sarah Jones - 2016
    Through rainbow color-coordinated pages, children gain an understanding of how to prepare for the weather each day in this charming concept book.

How Monkey Says My Name Is!


Abigail Samoun - 2016
    Kids can join her and learn to say “my name is” in seven different languages: French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, and Hindi.

Celebrate My Hopi Corn


Anita Poleahla - 2016
    I have many sister kernels on my ear of corn. We grow under the warm sun." Celebrate my Hopi Corn written in Hopi and English by Hopi language teacher Anita Poleahla is the story of how corn is planted, cultivated, harvested and prepared for use in the Hopi home. The colorful illustrations by Hopi artist Emmett Navakuku describe the changing seasons and daily activities in a Hopi village.

Claire Annette and the Magic Music Box


James P. Brosnahan - 2016
    She would love to do all of these exciting and adventurous things, but she is far too scared. Today is Claire Annette's ninth birthday and her Grandma has a special gift for her. It is a magical music box. Later that night, as Claire Annette drifts off to sleep, she dreams of the music box. Can there be such a thing as magic music? Will the music make her brave? Tomorrow will be a wondrous new day.

The Muffin Man


Blake Hoena - 2016
    Sing and dance along as you follow him through his day, making muffins and feeding all of the hungry people right on Drury Lane. This paperback book comes with online music access.

Once I Heard a Little Wombat


Renee Treml - 2016
    . .Read along and act out the movements as these baby Australian animals eat, play, and settle down for nap time, including a sugar glider, a bilby, a devil and a puggle.

Outback Lullaby


Sally Odgers - 2016
    The outback hums with twilight sounds. Numbat dreams of termite mounds. From the creators of Bushland Lullaby and Rainforest Lullaby comes this desert ballad. Outback Lullaby is an enchanting bedtime companion.

Up Up Up


Phoebe Fox - 2016
    When Mouse, Frog, Duck, Snake, Dog, Chimp, Seal, Sheep and Bear are invited to a birthday party on the 10th floor, the elevator seems to be the best way up, up, up.This humorous story told mostly in pictures will delight the youngest of readers and adults alike.The publisher, Southwest Human Development, is one of the nation's largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. They are a leader in early literacy, distributing over 140,000 children's picture books annually to kids who do not have access to books. All proceeds from the sale of the book support early literacy programs.

Hocus Pocus, It's Fall!


Anne Sibley O'Brien - 2016
    Fall is a season of transition: apples are picked, and animals prepare for winter. Summer days are coming to an end, and there's a hint of winter in the air. Hocus Pocus, It’s Fall! celebrates the magic of that in-between time.

Shoo, Fly, Don't Bother Me


Blake Hoena - 2016
    Sing along to see just how pesky a fly can be! This paperback book comes with online music access.

Colours of Australia


Bronwyn Bancroft - 2016
    Each line speaks a different voice, each image stirs a different mood, and all combine to evoke the miracle of color with which we are surrounded.

Rain Showers


Kathryn Clay - 2016
    Flowers bloom. Animals sip from puddles. Spring is here! Celebrate the season with lovely photos and a simple design that beautifully support early readers.

Stories from Bug Garden


Lisa Moser - 2016
    Meet a ladybug who prefers making mud angels to acting like a lady, a roly-poly bug who loves to roll ("wa-hoo!"), a cricket who dreams of grand adventures, and a whole neighborhood of bugs gazing up at a fireworks show of flowers bursting into bloom. These inviting vignettes are sure to have readers seeing bugs in a whole new light.

Aussie Easter Hat Parade


Colin Buchanan - 2016
    Hey! Ho! What a show! Look at what we made! As we go marching round and round in the Easter Hat Parade!Book and also includes audio CD.

Heart Picked: Elizabeth's Adoption Tale


Sara Crutcher - 2016
    How will Elizabeth respond when her friend says, Thats your dad? You dont look like him.

When I Grow Up


Andrew Daddo - 2016
    The new picture book from much-loved duo Andrew Daddo and Jonathan BentleyWhat do you want to be when you grow up?A performer? An astronaut? A secret agent?From the team who brought you FIRST DAY and CHECK ON ME comes a gorgeous and funny new picture book about big dreams and even bigger imaginations!Ages: 3+

Bald Eagles


Grace Hansen - 2016
    Theyll learn what bald eagles eat, their preferred habitats, and other great facts, alongside awesome photographs.

Opossums


Mari Schuh - 2016
    Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this nocturnal animal.

Once Upon a Cuento: Bilingual Storytimes in English and Spanish


Jamie Campbell Naidoo - 2016
    That includes Spanish-speaking children, who need opportunities to hear their home and school languages spoken, and to see their lives validated through engaging cuentos (stories) that reflect their cultural experiences. Additionally, when combined with other forms of targeted outreach, offering bilingual storytimes in English and Spanish is an effective strategy to attract Latino and Spanish-speaking families to your library. This all-in-one resource, written by two experienced specialists who understand the nuances of library services, collections, and outreach to this population, shows you how. Suitable for libraries just getting started as well as those with programs already in place, this guide discusses the importance of bilingual programming in the lives of Latino and Spanish-speaking children, addressing the unique educational and informational needs of bilingual children; provides 18 ready-to-use program plans for bilingual storytimes, suitable even for storytime leaders who don't speak Spanish; includes several templates for designing bilingual storytimes, arranged by specific age groups; recommends numerous children's books, songs, and professional resources to assist librarians as they plan their bilingual programs; explores the opportunity for digital media usage in storytimes for Latino and Spanish-speaking families, with examples of apps that can help meet the multiple literacy needs of bilingual children; and suggests ways to perform outreach to Spanish-speaking and Latino communities, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building and community collaboration. Enhanced with interviews and advice from experts affiliated with REFORMA (The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking), this book will become a trusted resource for children's librarians, school library media specialists, outreach and programming librarians, ESL educators, teachers, and professionals in child-care agencies.

Giraffes


Jennifer Dussling - 2016
    Some were even kept as pets in Egypt! As the tallest animals on Earth—some can be nineteen feet tall—giraffes are distinct, and their anatomy makes them only more interesting. Did you know that giraffes have the same number of neck bones that humans do? Giraffes also have tongues that are blue-black in color and more than a foot long. You can learn all about giraffes in this exciting book!

Baby Raven: Learn Raven Clans (Baby Raven Reads)


Crystal Worl - 2016
    Each moiety is divided into clans. Learn about the beings and creatures that are important to the different Raven clans in this book.The clan illustrations are by Crystal Worl, and the Southeast Alaska environmental illustrations were made by Nobu Koch. This book is part of Baby Raven Reads, a Sealaska Heritage program for Alaska Native families with children up to age 5 that promotes language development and school readiness.Written in Lingít (Tlingit language) and Englishdescription from website, www.sealaskaheritage.org

Caterpillar to Butterfly


American Museum of Natural History - 2016
    It eats and eats . . . and grows into a butterfly that flits and floats across the sky. Follow the life cycle of one of nature’s most beautiful creatures in simple text and stunning photos. This unique book features graduated flaps that display each stage of metamorphosis at a glance; turn each flap to reveal engaging facts that kids will love.

I'm Wild About You! (heart-felt books): Heartfelt Stories


Sandra Magsamen - 2016
    I'm simply WILD about you!With innovative touchable felt pieces on the cover and engaging and unique artwork on the inside, babies and toddlers will love holding, touching, and reading Sandra Magsamen's Heart-felt Books! This animal-filled love story will have little ones stomping, waddling, and roaring for more!A breakout new series from Sandra Magsamen, the beloved bestselling and celebrated baby and toddler brand creator with more than 30 bestselling novelty books and sales of 2.8 million copies worldwide! Safe for all ages.

New York Is My Playground


Jane Goodrich - 2016
    The end result is a fresh, moving homage to all who use New York City as their playground. •   Shows children how the city’s streets, structures, and landmarks can provide a unique playspace •   Includes text from veteran children’s author Bob Raczka •   Playful urban romp that shows the pleasures of city living are not just for grown-ups

You're My Little Chickadee


Sandra Magsamen - 2016
     You mean everything in the world to me! Celebrate springtime with a cuddly chick! Featuring sturdy board book pages and a soft felt feather that adds interactivity to every page, this is the perfect book to share with little ones.

Thirsty, Thirsty Elephants


Sandra Markle - 2016
    Little Calf follows along and mimics her grandmother at each stop on their journey. When Grandma leads them to a watering hole she recalls from years before, the elephants are overjoyed and Little Calf splashes about with her tender leader. Grandma's persistence and powerful memory is something Little Calf will never forget. Based on true events. Sandra Markle's acclaimed nonfiction writing takes on a more lyrical style alongside Fabricio VandenBroeck's gorgeous illustrations making this story of animal behavior accessible for younger readers. Back matter includes further information about the phenomenon of a herd of elephants that survived a drought, as well as fascinating elephant facts.

How Iguana Says I Love You!


Abigail Samoun - 2016
    Travel with Iguana across the globe as he tells family and friends, “I love you” in French, Spanish (Argentina), Japanese, Chinese, Arabic (Egypt), Russian, and Hindi (India).

Little Billy Bison


Blake Hoena - 2016
    But this clever buffalo manages to get them to go away. Read and sing along to find out how. This paperback book comes with online music access.

Zoo


Rebecca Pettiford - 2016
    Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the exotic wildlife the zoo contains.

Nonfiction in Motion: Connecting Preschoolers with Nonfiction Books through Movement


Julie Dietzel-Glair - 2016
    Here, Dietzel-Glair spotlights a multitude of nonfiction titles published since 2005 that will engage young children’s curiosity while activating learning through movement-based activities. A huge time-saver for storytime planners and presenters, and a useful collection development tool, this guide:•identifies 200 quality nonfiction books suitable for preschoolers, all in print or easy to find, covering fun topics like animals, construction, and science;•includes recommended art, movement, music, and prop ideas for each book that will fire up children’s imaginations;•shows how to incorporate the five practices for early literacy and offers other helpful storytime tips;•provides several outlines for art projects; and•features multiple indexes to aid in finding just the right title, author, or subject.Using this book as a springboard for programming will ensure that storytime is a delightful, educational experience for children and adults alike.

Love


Julie Murray - 2016
    This title covers reasons and things that make us feel love."--Publisher's website.

STEM Storiez - Counting Zoo


Zyrobotics - 2016
    There are so many animals to see. Can you count the animals with me?STEM Storiez - Counting Zoo is an interactive picture book that engages children in learning through a board book and a read-along ebook that includes stunning visuals, animations, and sounds. In STEM Storiez - Counting Zoo, children meet amazing zoo animals as they learn to count from 1 to 10. STEM Storiez - Counting Zoo comes with a 21-page board book, play manipulative (stylus), and an interactive STEM e-book (available on both Android and iOS).Board Book + eBook: http://zumolearning.com/stemstoriez/eBook: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stem-...About ZyroboticsZyrobotics, LLC, an award-wining creator of educational technologies for children, was founded in 2013 as an inclusive technology company. We address the diverse needs of children with differing abilities by creating personalized technologies to make a difference in the lives of children in the age range of 3- to 12-years old. Our mission is to enable freedom through technology by developing products that are adaptive to each individual’s capabilities. For children, our products uniquely focus on promoting the stimulation of social, cognitive, and motor skills development in a child. We provide smart technologies that are fun to use, educational, and designed to address the needs of all children.

Bright Books: Bubble's Ocean Friends


Emiri Hayashi - 2016
    Lively rhyming text, bright, colorful illustrations, and shiny foiled details invite young readers to have hands-on story time. Page after page, babies and toddlers will have fun counting all of Bubble's new ocean friends.

Tiger in a Tutu


Fabi Santiago - 2016
    But Max isn't like other tigers - he is a tiger with a dream! He longs to pirouette and plie, to leap and spin. He wants to be a dazzling dancer, shining on the stage! But will this tiger in a tutu get his moment in the spotlight? And will he ever find a friend to dance by his side? An uplifting tale of following your dreams and pursuing your talent, no matter what.

Animals in Spring


Kathryn Clay - 2016
    Frogs lay eggs. Ducklings waddle. Spring is here! Celebrate the season with lovely photos and a simple design that beautifully support early readers.

Animal Surprises


Nicola Davies - 2016
    Follow her young adventurer as she treks through the jungle, dives deep down into the sea and climbs high up into the trees. Animal Surprises features animals big, small, wide and tall. The end of the book features a puzzle for young animal lovers to complete.

Wheels on the Bus


Steven Anderson - 2016
    Includes online music access.

Nocturnal Animals


Abbie Dunne - 2016
    The book concludes with a simple, kid-friendly activity.

I Don't Want To Go to Bed


David Cornish - 2016
    The sequel to the very funny picture book, I DON'T WANT TO EAT MY DINNER by talented author-illustrator David Cornish.Every night when dinner was done, Rollo would cry, 'I don't want to go to bed!'Just when Rollo's family think they've got mealtimes sorted, Rollo announces he doesn't want to go to bed ...From talented author-illustrator David (D.M.) Cornish, comes the perfect bedtime story for sleep-deprived parents.Ages: 3+

Look! Fish!


Stephanie Calmenson - 2016
    Kids will delight in learning about these beautiful and amazing fish—from the common to the rare and unusual! This book features curious parrot fish, slimy catfish, colorful goldfish, speedy black marlins, graceful flying fish, poisonous lionfish, huge whale sharks, tiny dwarf pygmy gobies, and more! This book includes a gatefold at the end that shows even more types of fantastic fish!

Twist and Hop, Minibeast Bop!


Tony Mitton - 2016
    Join in with beetles and ladybirds, ants and bees and bugs galore as they dance the night away! But who is missing from the fun . . . will poor slow snail arrive in time? Bug-fans everywhere will enjoy this insect romp - perfect to enjoy both in and out of the classroom; with its read-aloud rhyming text and exuberant illustrations, this is a sure-fire winner from the popular duo, Tony Mitton and Guy Parker-Rees, illustrator of the bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance - for pure clap-along, dance-along fun.Come and join in the fun of reading and copy the bugs' boogie with excellent rhyme and rhythm and bright bold illustrations! A book you will keep coming back to.

Crocopotamus: Mix and match the wild animals!


Mary Murphy - 2016
    Sturdy board-book pages open to the left and the right for easy manipulation by little hands, and bright, bold animals wait to be mixed up again and again.

You are oh so horribly handsome!


Eva Dax - 2016
    With the kind of gross-out humor they’ll love, this story will delight children with its descriptive language and tale of an adorable little monster who discovers he is much-loved and horribly handsome after all—for a monster.

Starfish


Leo Statts - 2016
    Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

I've Been Working on the Railroad


Steven Anderson - 2016
    The combination of paired music and text helps engage students and develop early literacy skills. Includes hardcover book, music CD and online music access.

It's Summer


Alana Olsen - 2016
    Welcome in Summer with this delightful fiction title, which features a narrator and the fun activities they explore with their family and friends. Readers learn all about what makes Summer special and are encouraged to draw connections between the text and their own lives. Colorful illustrations allow readers to visualize concepts presented in the text, bringing this engaging narrative to life. Simple, age-appropriate language is perfect for young readers.

First Words


Jeanette Rowe - 2016
    This series of books challenges kids to open their eyes and find special hidden treasures. All of the objects in the colored boxes are hiding inside each picture. Can kids spy them? Can they name each one? Whether they're searching for a boat full of penguins in the ocean or spying dinosaurs in a prehistoric scene, children will have fundiscovering new words with these big, bold, and brightly illustrated books.

The Night Before Christmas


Ned Taylor - 2016
    Not even a mouse! With fun and vibrant illustrations by Ned Taylor, this timeless, magical storybook is the perfect way for parent and child to prepare for Christmas together.

Farm


Rebecca Pettiford - 2016
    Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about growing crops, raising livestock, and making a living from the land.