Daddies Are Awesome


Meredith Costain - 2016
    This gentle rhyming text celebrates the special bond between father and child. Adorable doggy daddy and pup illustrations make this perfect for sharing!

Hop


Jorey Hurley - 2016
    Follow. Hide. Snuggle. A quiet spring day holds a grand adventure when a mother rabbit leads her three bunnies out to explore. Their world seems playful at first, but it can suddenly turn dangerous. The natural world holds unpredictable adventures for them at every turn. Filled with stunning illustrations and only one word on each spread, Jorey Hurley’s vibrant picture book opens our eyes to the wonders of nature that are in plain sight if we just take the time to look.

The Donkey That No One Could Ride


Anthony DeStefano - 2012
    You will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden.”Bestselling author Anthony DeStefano begins his creative telling of the beloved Bible story of Christ’s triumphant entry by introducing the young donkey who has yet to realize his important mission. The lowly creature believes he can do nothing noble, but that’s before he meets the Master...Then Jesus said to the donkey, “It’s time that you knew About the great thing That you’re destined to do...”He hears the sad donkey cry, “Just leave me alone and cast me aside. I’m just a poor donkey that no one can ride.”Richard Cowdrey’s colorful illustrations pair beautifully with Anthony’s charming rhymes. Together, they bring this timeless story of the donkey who carries Jesus into Jerusalem to a joyful finish. While especially appropriate as an Easter gift, this year-round story is for all time and for young and old alike.

Wait Till the Moon Is Full


Margaret Wise Brown - 1948
    Wait till the moon is full.” So the little raccoon waits and wonders until, at last, the very special evening arrives…

A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee


Chris Van Dusen - 2003
    Magee seriesA new adventure with Mr. Magee and his dog, Dee: In A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee, Mr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when along comes a lumbering, marshmallow-loving bear and the excitement begins. The next thing the two campers know, they are plunging down a mountain, racing down a river, and teetering on the edge of a waterfall! How will Mr. Magee and Dee find their way out of this slippery situation? • Filled with charming, vibrant illustrations and playful, rhyming text. • Chris Van Dusen is the author and illustrator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee and Learning to Ski with Mr. MageeFans of the Mr. Magee series, Llama Llama Loves Camping and Curious George Goes Camping will love this outdoor adventure with Mr. Magee.A lesson on overcoming obstacles with an easy to follow storyline, fun illustrations, and likable characters • A fun read-aloud for families and elementary story time• Books for kids ages 3-6• Books for early and emergent readers

Elsa's Epic Journey (Step into Reading) (Disney Frozen 2)


Susan Amerikaner - 2019
    Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, and Jonathan Groff are reprising their roles in an all-new story. Girls and boys ages 5 to 7 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney Frozen 2--with more than 30 stickers! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

A Way with Wild Things


Larissa Theule - 2020
    Includes a glossary of insects.

Grandma's Gloves


Cecil Castellucci - 2010
    Her home brims with plants and blossoms, and on hot days, she waters her granddaughter, her “most special flower of all,” with the garden hose. But a day comes when Grandma is no longer there to care for the little girl, who feels sad and small and alone until she remembers all that her grandmother taught her — and all that she now has to teach. Full of light and life and the solace of green growing things, this moving and beautifully illustrated picture book explores a timeless bond with warmth and joy.

Vincent Comes Home


Jessixa Bagley - 2018
    Life is good—fresh fish to eat and seagulls to chase all day long. At night he stares at the stars that chart his ship's course.Though the ship makes stops all over the world, Vincent has never been home. In fact, he wonders what "home" is. Then, when one final stop is made and the crew return to their families, Vincent takes his first steps on dry land and discovers where his home truly lies...

Stormy Weather


Debi Gliori - 2009
    The adorable illustrations and lilting rhyme will help see any child through the stormiest of weather or the darkest of nights.

Old Macdonald Had A Woodshop


Lisa Shulman - 2002
    Saw, drill, chisel, file, screwdriver, paintbrush are operated by cat, goat, chicken, pig, cow and dog. With a swish swash here and a swish swash there, and a whole lot of other sounds, there's a miniature toy farm being made-just for the baby animals. A twist on the familiar nursery song, this is sure to be a hit with any kid who loves tools or loves to sing.

Tree Ring Circus


Adam Rex - 2006
    It becomes home to sparrows, chipmunks, a whopping big bee . . . a runaway clown? Two poodles? An ape? Wait a minute. . . .In his quirky but realistic style, Rex creates the greatest show on earth--or at least, in a tree. The surprising text is part word game, part counting game, and part mystery. The illustrations are pure, beautiful mayhem, loaded with boisterous energy and cunning little critters that readers will love to chase through the pages.

Nora's Chicks


Patricia MacLachlan - 2013
    The prairie is very different from the forested hills Nora is used to. Most of all, it’s lonely. Papa has the cows he sings to as he milks them. Baby brother Milo has a dog to follow him wherever he goes. But Nora has no one and nothing to call her own until Papa brings home a dozen chicks and two geese. Nora names each one, and they follow her everywhere — even to church! But what will happen when one of her beloved chicks goes missing?

Eleanor Makes Her Mark


Barbara Kerley - 2020
    With candor, compassion, and courage, she traversed the country and trotted the globe, championing the value and dignity of every human being and transforming the role of first lady.

Little Blue House Beside the Sea


Jo Ellen Bogart - 2020
    What child doesn’t love walking in the surf, feeling the water steal the sand from beneath her toes as a wave retreats? Who doesn’t love the salty smell of the air and the sight of ships far out on the horizon? What happens in the oceans is critically important to life on Earth. That’s why the girl in her little blue house wants to believe that the children gazing back from far over the horizon love the oceans as she does and wants to keep them safe, alive, and beautiful.