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Matt de la Peña
Paper Book
From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a bestselling illustrator, the powerhouse duo behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Love, comes a deeply moving ode to the places we feel safe, loved, and true to ourselves--wherever they might be. *"Beckons readers from...
Everybelly
Lam, Thao
Paper Book
Winner of the 2025 Kirkus Prize! A joyful celebration of an oft-maligned body part -- the belly! Maddie and her mom spend a sunny day at the local public pool where she meets and greets friends and neighbors. Maddie is waist-high on most of them, and she knows there's an interesting person...
Head full of clouds
Schwartz, Joanne
Paper Book
A girl wakes up from a dream she can't shake. Her head is full of clouds. When she goes outside, the things she normally doesn't pay much attention to suddenly reveal their beauty: the plants growing in the cracks of the sidewalk, the shimmering puddles, the notes from a violin drifting in the air....
Scamp
Anden Wilder
Paper Book
This playful story about a little girl and her best cat friend is a unique exploration of the changes children go through as they grow from toddler to big kid--for fans of Truman and Big Cat, Little Cat.  Scamp believes there are two...
Me and Other Bunnies
Mo Willems
Paper Book
Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator creates a hare-larious picture book about bunnies. There are ME bunnies. There are YOU bunnies. There are US bunnies . . . and WE bunnies . . . and THEM...
The Wild Robot on the Island
Peter Brown
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times and IndieBound bestseller! This gorgeously illustrated picture book adaptation brings to full color the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Wild Robot.  ...
Sand cakes
George, K.
Paper Book
Sand cake, Sun cake, Sprinkle-topped with rocks cake. Will you eat what I baked? A fun day at the beach means making some sweet treats to share with everyone! The main ingredient? Sand of course! No matter how yummy her rock-sprinkled cakes, seaweed pies and sea foam cream puffs look, this little...
Home is a wish
Kuo, Julia
Paper Book
A deeply moving, gorgeously illustrated picture book about leaving home and finding a new place to fit in, for anyone dealing with a move, to another town or to a new country. Sometimes we leave home in the mornings, in the evenings, or for much longer. But we always come back....
Bunny Made Tea
Amanda Baehr Fuller
Paper Book
A cozy story about sharing, showing gratitude, and a fondness for tea One soggy spring morning, Bunny decides to make a cup of tea. Before they can take a sip, Opossum arrives for an impromptu visit. Like a good host, Bunny kindly offers the unexpected guest their tea and gathers...
Warm and Fuzzy
Scott Rothman
Paper Book
Warm and Fuzzy are best friends. Warm wants to go on an adventure, but Fuzzy isn't sure. What if it's scary? What if it's really cold or super hot? What if there are no bathrooms, or worse: no toilet paper! Warm says they have everything they need, but Fuzzy is worried. Should they bring snacks? A...
Little Blue Truck and Racer Red
Alice Schertle
Paper Book
The #1 bestselling Little Blue Truck meets a zippy red race car with a need for speed. Little Blue Truck and good friend Toad are out for a drive when a flash of red whizzes by--then whizzes back to stop and say hi. Sleek and low, Racer Red is made for speed and loves to go fast! When she...
What fish are saying : strange sounds in the ocean
Pendreigh, Kirsten
Paper Book
Perfect for curious kids ages 4-8, parents, and educators seeking fun and educational reads! Did you know that fish grunt, shellfish crackle, and some sea creatures even burp and boop to communicate? Dive into a fascinating underwater adventure as one little...
Grumpy Monkey Mom for a Day
Suzanne Lang
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The Grumpy Monkey series returns with a celebration of relationships between mothers and their children. Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source. Includes two bonus pages...
The Lonely Goose
Lela Nargi
Paper Book
In this lyrical and poignant nonfiction book about loss, follow the lives of a pair of Canada geese as they perform their courtship rituals, raise nests full of chicks, and migrate with the seasons... until one goose has to brave the world alone. Here is how he won her over:<...
Birdlore: The Iridescent Life of Florence Merriam Bailey
Jess Keating
Paper Book
From the author of Shark Lady comes the true story of Florence Merriam Bailey, the groundbreaking scientist who inspired a nation to take up bird-watching and worked tirelessly to protect our feathered friends. Before Florence, there was no such thing as "bird-watching"....
Moving Day
Teri Roche Drobnick
Paper Book
Inspired by the real-life story of moving a 139-year-old, 133-ton Victorian house six blocks, this picture book from a house's perspective is a charming twist on a common childhood experience. It's moving day and this Victorian house can't imagine what it will be like to live in...
That's not funny, David!
Shannon, David
Paper Book
David is back and funnier than ever in this companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning classic No, David! by bestselling picture book creator David Shannon! David is determined to get laughs out of everyone -- even from those who might not find his antics amusing! From cannonballs...
Smiling eyes
Park, Linda Sue
Paper Book
From Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Linda Sue Park comes a joyous and inclusive celebration of eyes--showcasing the variety of Asian eye shapes and hues--in lively rhyming text ideal for sharing with any child. For an enthusiastic little boy, an ordinary day is...
Beacon of Hope: The Life of Barack Obama (A Big Words Book)
Doreen Rappaport
Paper Book
A magnificently illustrated picture book biography of Barack Obama​: a tireless organizer, a brilliant orator, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and the first Black president of the United States of America. Before he became the president, Barack Obama was a little...
All about patterns
Rusch, Elizabeth
Paper Book
An enlightening picture book exploration about how patterns fill and shape our everyday lives. This mindful meditation challenges kids to see the world differently. What do you know about patterns? There are simple alternating patterns and more complex ones that spin and spread...
Little Seasons: Autumn Leaves
Mirka Hokkanen
Paper Book
Discover the incredible journey of leaves each season and their essential role in nature! As winter fades into spring, the big job of leaves begins--unfurling from buds and stretching out to soak up the sun. From delicate maple leaves to the large fronds of ferns and everything in between, learn...
George Washington Carver: More Than "The Peanut Man" (Bright Minds): More Than "The Peanut Man"
Janel Rodriguez
Paper Book
Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born enslaved during the Civil War in Diamond, Missouri, George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist and inventor. He promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion. Among his many...
Madam C. J. Walker: The Beauty Boss (Bright Minds): The Beauty Boss
Janel Rodriguez
Paper Book
Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born Sarah Breedlove near Delta, Louisiana, in 1867, Madam C. J. Walker was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America. Among her...
Charles Drew: The Innovator of the Blood Bank (Bright Minds): The Innovator of the Blood Bank
Aaron Talley
Paper Book
Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born in Washington, D.C., in 1904, Charles R. Drew was a Black surgeon and medical researcher. Known as the "Father of The Blood Bank," he researched in the field of blood transfusions, and developed improved techniques for...
Lewis Latimer
Janel Rodriguez
Paper Book
Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 1848, Lewis Latimer was an inventor, a leader, a teacher, and a creator. He knew how to draw, knew the law, wrote books and poetry, and spoke several languages. Among his many...
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