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Henry has started his own critter-sitting business, and his neighbors are his first paying customers. Watching this unruly menagerie is hardly a job for a beginner, but Henry is a true professional and never loses his cool. Still, it takes all his clever critter sitter tricks and a little luck to tame these animal antics and have all the furry, feathered, and slithery creatures back where they belong before the... (more)

Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation

Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation

by Andrea Davis Pinkney

This story begins with shoes. This story is all for true. This story walks. And walks. And walks. To the blues. Rosa Parks took a stand by keeping her seat on the bus. When she was arrested for it, her supporters protested by refusing to ride. Soon a community of thousands was coming together to help one another get where they needed to go. Some started taxis, some rode bikes, but they all walked and... (more)

The Moon Over Star

by Dianna Hutts Aston

In July 1969, the world witnessed an awe-inspiring historical achievement when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon. For the young protagonist of this lyrical and hopeful picture book, that landing is something that inspires her to make one giant step toward all of the possibilities that life has to offer. Caldecott Honor–winning painter Jerry Pinkney and the poetic... (more)

The Bears in the Bed and The Great Big Storm

The Bears in the Bed and The Great Big Storm

by Paul Bright

Baby Bear, Little Bear and Young Bear are scared of the storm. So one by one they climb into bed with their mum and dad. 'What scaredy-bears you are!' says Daddy Bear. But when there's a rat-tat-tat at the door and the lights go out, Daddy Bear is not quite as brave as he seems.

Casey and Derek on the Ice

by Marty Sederman

After Casey wins the face off it's up to Derek to make the tying goal. Can he do it ? The fans are on their feet as he speeds down the ice. He cuts inside splitting the defense. He's about to shoot. Then CRASH! Here is a hockey yarn sure to bring readers to their feet cheering for the underdogs.

Jake the Ballet Dog

by Karen LeFrak

Jake still loves the sounds of the orchestra, but this week he’s staying with Allegra, a prima ballerina at the ballet. When she takes Jake behind the scenes of her rehearsals for The Nutcracker , he loves twirling and whirling with the dancers. Jake is dazzled by the sparkling treats and beautiful fairies and has so much fun that he can’t help but join in on the dress rehearsal. Pretty soon, he’s mastered his ... (more)

The Robot and the Bluebird

by David Lucas

“Let me carry you,” said the Robot. “I’ll carry you in my heart, and shelter you from the cold and storms.” High atop a pile of rubbish sits a lonely Robot with a broken heart. Then one winter’s day, a Bluebird appears, fighting against the freezing wind. When the Robot offers her a home in the empty space where his heart used to be, neither of them can predict what astonishing things will happen.... (more)

The Trouble with Dragons

by Debi Gliori

The trouble with dragons is . . . everything! From chopping down forests to wasting food, the dragons are making an absolute mess of the planet. Their careless ways could spell the end for Earth—unless they can find a way to turn things around. From the beloved author and illustrator of No Matter What comes a gentle, timely story for young children about the importance of protecting our Earth and all its... (more)

Trudy

by Henry Cole

When Esme meets Trudy at the county auction, she knows there's something really special about her. "She's quite a goat!" But she doesn't know how special, until she takes her home: Trudy can predict the weather. Esme's goat becomes a local superstar! "Heard you've got quite a goat!" But one day, Trudy disappears inside her barn and doesn't come back out. What's wrong with Trudy? Esme is... (more)

Mucumber McGee and the Lunch Lady's Liver

Mucumber McGee and the Lunch Lady's Liver

by Patrick Loehr

In a dismal old schoolhouse down by the sea, there was a young boy named Mucumber McGee. Lunch had begun and was nearly complete. Would there still be food for Mucumber to eat? There was nary a hot dog or even beef stew, only a plate full of brown, lumpy goo. Some decisions are often quite hard to make—should Mucumber really eat that liver cake?

Sophie and the Next-Door Monsters

by Chris Case

Sophie Chalk can make a snake head with her fingers and play a four-person game all on her own. She can even draw a circus that covers her entire wall! But when new neighbors move in next door, Sophie’s not sure she can handle meeting them. Because there’s something different about these new neighbors. . . . It’ll take some courage and a few new tricks to show Sophie that sometimes meeting new people . . . or... (more)

Tillie Lays An Egg

by Terry Blonder Golson

Unlike the other hens at Little Pond Farm, Tillie isn't one to wait her turn to lay her eggs. And she's certainly not one to stay cooped up all day. Off she goes! Author Terry Golson and photographer Ben Fink invite you to join Tillie on her first eggs-straordinary adventure. Come along as she explores the cozy world of Little Pond Farm -- and lays her eggs in the unlikeliest of places!

The Best Mariachi in the World/El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo

The Best Mariachi in the World/El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo

by J. D. Smith, Dani Jones

The Best Mariachi in the World / El mejor mariachi del mundo is bilingual (English/Spanish) embedded text picture book that incorporates cultural tradition, wishes, and the happiness that can be found when a person Everyone in Gustavo s family is in a mariachi band. Everyone except Gustavo, that is. They all play violins, trompetas and guitarrones. They all make wonderful music in restaurants and at wedding... (more)

The Little Yellow Leaf

by Carin Berger

As all the other leaves float off and fly past, Little Yellow Leaf thinks, I'm not ready yet . As the seasons change all around, Little Yellow Leaf holds on to the tree. Still not ready . Will Little Yellow Leaf ever be ready? This is a story for anyone who has ever been afraid of facing the unknown—and a celebration of the friends who help us take the leap.

Santa Duck

by David Milgrim

Nicholas Duck loves Christmas as much as the next animal, and he is happy to try on the new Santa hat that’s mysteriously delivered to his house. But when his friends see him and immediately launch into their Christmas lists, he doesn’t know what to do . . . until he runs into Santa himself. David Milgrim’s bright, bold art is instantly appealing and readers will embrace a brand-new Christmas story with a truly... (more)

What Dogs Want for Christmas (Holiday Series)

What Dogs Want for Christmas (Holiday Series)

by Kandy Radzinski

Proving that cats dont have the last word when it comes to making Christmas lists, author and artist Kandy Radzinski returns this holiday season with the canine companion book to last years favorite, What Cats Want for Christmas. Using witty poems and winsome illustrations, What Dogs Want for Christmas lets our four-footed friends speak for themselves. And what does Mans Best Friend have on his holiday list?... (more)

Going Around The Sun: Some Planetary Fun

Going Around The Sun: Some Planetary Fun

by Marianne Collins Berkes

Our Earth is part of a fascinating planetary family - eight planets and an odd bunch of solar system "cousins" - that spin, roll, tilt, blow and whirl around the Sun. Here, to the tune of "Over in the Meadow," young ones can get a glimpse of our remarkable neighborhood, and our place in a very big universe.

Snow

by Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant’s lyrical descriptions of the sights and feelings evoked by falling snow blend gorgeously with the rich and beautiful world created by Lauren Stringer’s illustrations, in which a young girl, her friend, and her grandmother enjoy the many things a snowy day has to offer.

Class Three at Sea

by Julia Jarman

In this sequel to Class Two at the Zoo, students in Class Three are going to sea! The see dolphins, sea lions, flying fish, and an octopus that's all knotted up. What they don't see is the pirate ship sneaking up behind... Before the students can say "Arrr!" they're captured! That is, until their friends from the sea come to their aid. Can these creatures save Class Three before the pirates reach Treasure Island? (more)

Happy School Year!

by Susan Milord

All over town, children are waking up . . . choosing clothes . . . eating breakfast . . . getting ready for the first day of school! But for six kids, the day is more scary than special -- it's cause for hiding under the covers rather than leaping out of bed. It's only after they arrive at school and discover the wonderful surprise waiting there that they know: It's going to be a HAPPY SCHOOL YEAR!

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