New Titles

Towed by Toad

Awan, Jashar,


A picture book about a helpful toad mechanic who needs some help of his own.
Date Published:2024

A cozy winter day

Wheeler, Eliza,


"The busy animals of Acorn Village love to spend winter days doing all sorts of cozy activities together, whether they’re indoors reading, baking, and doing art projects or outside playing in the snow. And at the end of the day, the coziest activities await—sharing songs, hot drinks, and stories in front of a crackling fireplace, and then snuggling into bed and drifting off into dreamy sleep." --publisher's website.
Date Published:2024

"The busy animals of Acorn Village love to spend winter days doing all sorts of cozy activities together, whether they’re indoors reading, baking, and doing art projects or outside playing in the snow. And at the end of the day, the coziest activities await—sharing songs, hot drinks, and stories in front of a crackling fireplace, and then snuggling into bed and drifting off into dreamy sleep." --publisher's website.

Date Published:2024

Bear finds eggs

Wilson, Karma,


"As Bear and his friends stroll through the forest, they find different kinds of bird's eggs and leave gifts for the soon-to-be chicks."--
Date Published:2024

Monarch butterfly

Gray, Susan Heinrichs.


Includes index. "From a molting caterpillar to a colorful butterfly, learn all about the different stages in a monarch butterfly's life cycle. Told from the monarch's perspective, early readers get a first-hand experience into its life stages. Simple sentences help develop word recognition and improve reading skills. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Includes index. "From a molting caterpillar to a colorful butterfly, learn all about the different stages in a monarch butterfly's life cycle. Told from the monarch's perspective, early readers get a first-hand experience into its life stages. Simple sentences help develop word recognition and improve reading skills. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

I'm a Pterodactyl

Nelson, Jake, (Children's author).


Includes index. "In this book, meet a Pterodactyl and learn all about this flying reptile. Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

The ofrenda that we built

GutiÃ©rrez, Jolene,


"The candles are lit, the food is prepared, and the sweet smell of copal floats in the air on DÃa de Muertos. Built with love and dedication, the family ofrenda stands with pride. As everyone gathers to share in this ritual, each element added to the ofrenda is infused with significance-from the sugar skulls placed with care on top of the embroidered cloth to the golden petals that guide the way. Told after the style of the English nursery rhyme "The House That Jack Built," The Ofrenda That We Built invites readers to learn about and celebrate the Day of the Dead by joining in the building of a family ofrenda. With warmth and brightness, this gorgeously illustrated book is a joyful ode to family traditions, bonds that transcend time, and the memory of loved ones who have passed but who we continue to remember"--
Date Published:2024

"The candles are lit, the food is prepared, and the sweet smell of copal floats in the air on DÃa de Muertos. Built with love and dedication, the family ofrenda stands with pride. As everyone gathers to share in this ritual, each element added to the ofrenda is infused with significance-from the sugar skulls placed with care on top of the embroidered cloth to the golden petals that guide the way. Told after the style of the English nursery rhyme "The House That Jack Built," The Ofrenda That We Built invites readers to learn about and celebrate the Day of the Dead by joining in the building of a family ofrenda. With warmth and brightness, this gorgeously illustrated book is a joyful ode to family traditions, bonds that transcend time, and the memory of loved ones who have passed but who we continue to remember"--

Date Published:2024

Baby cheetahs

Culliford, Amy, 1992-


"A Pelican book." "Early readers will be introduced to baby cheetahs through simple text and . . . images to aid comprehension. Learn all about the characteristics of young cheetahs and their busy lives in Africa"--Back cover. Includes index.
Date Published:2022

Grannies : and other stories


At head of title: Bluey. "4 stories in 1 book. Hooray!" "The stories in this book were originally published as follows : Grannies first published in Australia in 2020 by Puffin Books ; Mum school first published in Australia in 2021 by Puffin Books ; Barky boats first published in Australia in 2022 by Puffin Books ; Butterflies first published in Great Britain in 2023 by Ladybird Books"--Title page verso. "Grannies first published in the United States of America by Penguin Young Readers Licenses in 2021 ; Mum school and Barky boats first published in the United States of America by Penguin Young Readers Licenses in 2023 ; Butterflies first published in the United States of America by Penguin Young Readers Licenses in 2024"--Title page verso. "This book is based on the TV series Bluey."--Title page verso. "Here come the grannies! Join Bluey and Bingo in a game of Butterflies with Judo, race Barky Boats with MacKenzie, and more!"--
Date Published:2024

At head of title: Bluey. "4 stories in 1 book. Hooray!" "The stories in this book were originally published as follows : Grannies first published in Australia in 2020 by Puffin Books ; Mum school first published in Australia in 2021 by Puffin Books ; Barky boats first published in Australia in 2022 by Puffin Books ; Butterflies first published in Great Britain in 2023 by Ladybird Books"--Title page verso. "Grannies first published in the United States of America by Penguin Young Readers Licenses in 2021 ; Mum school and Barky boats first published in the United States of America by Penguin Young Readers Licenses in 2023 ; Butterflies first published in the United States of America by Penguin Young Readers Licenses in 2024"--Title page verso. "This book is based on the TV series Bluey."--Title page verso. "Here come the grannies! Join Bluey and Bingo in a game of Butterflies with Judo, race Barky Boats with MacKenzie, and more!"--

Date Published:2024

The king penguin

Roeder, Vanessa,


King penguin Percival is off to find subjects who will listen to him, as long as they do not eat him first.
Date Published:2023

Kitty-cam

Palatini, Margie.


School Library Journal, June 2023. Kirkus Review, May 2023. "A kitty documents its adventures around the house with an action camera"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Nat the cat has a snack

Lerner, Jarrett.


"Nat the Cat, who has a snack, doesn't want to share his snack with Pat the Rat, in this laugh-out-loud, fourth-wall breaking story about friendship and sharing"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Felicidades! : A celebration with shapes /

Tonatiuh, Duncan.


From author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes this celebratory bilingual concept picture book of shapes featuring a birthday party. The book includes a double gatefold finale reveal.
Date Published:2024

Construction site: garbage crew to the rescue!

Rinker, Sherri Duskey.


Before the construction crew can start renovating a fine old neighborhood, they need the help of the garbage vehicles to clean up truckfuls of trash, and much more.
Date Published:2024