Picture Books
Listen to the birds
Kroodsma, Donald E., author.
j598.097 Kroodsma
Nonfiction, Picture Books
"Discover North America's birds and their varied and beautiful songs with this informative, brightly illustrated picture book and its easy-to-use app. Hold a phone with the paired app up to the art and watch--and listen--as the birds spring to life and sing. From the woods of the East to the deserts and plains of the West, and common species such as cardinals and robins to lesser-known birds such as the Western Wood-Pewee and the Black-Headed Grosbeak, ornithologist Donald Kroodsma showcases his unparalleled knowledge of each bird's songs and calls, behavior, and habitat. ."--
Arborama : the marvelous world of trees
Voisard, Lisa, 1992- author, illustrator.
j582.16 Voisard
Nonfiction, Picture Books, Nature
"Learn how to identify the most important North American trees. Along the way, you'll explore how trees reproduce and grow into the largest plants on earth, how they make our life possible, and what we can do to save them. Be astounded by the marvelous world of trees all around you!"--
This book would be a wonderful gift! -Casey
If you want to ride a horse
Novesky, Amy, author.
jE Novesky
Nonfiction, Picture Books
"A whimsical guide through the steps of riding a horse, whether the horse is real or lives in the imagination"--
I LOVE this book! It's a bit too long for a read-aloud at storytime, but would make a wonderful lap-sit or solo reading adventure for horse riding minded littles. Be sure to check out the secret cover! -Casey
The Great Lakes : our freshwater treasure
Rosenstock, Barb, author.
j977 Rosenstock
Nonfiction, Picture Books, Nature
"A picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of these waters, and how they've become a national treasure"--
As a Lake Michigan dunes native, I approve! -Casey
One day this tree will fall
Barnard Booth, Leslie, author.
jE Barnardb
Picture Books, Nonfiction, Nature
A tree's life story is told from its beginnings as a seed to its survival in the wilderness until it finally falls, but continues its life as a log, an animal habitat, and finally decomposes to provide nutrition for future trees.
One Day This Tree Will Fall is a beautiful and fun read-aloud! It's a great large size for sharing in classrooms and storytime settings too! -Casey
Comet chaser : the true Cinderella story of Caroline Herschel, the first professional woman astronomer
Pamela S. Turner
j520.92 Herschel
Science, Picture Books, Nonfiction
"Once upon a time there lived a girl who swept floors and washed dishes, and was little more than a servant to her family. Until, one day, an invitation arrived. It was an invitation to a new country and a new beginning--a place where Caroline's dreams, her fascination with the night sky, and her extraordinary talent would open up a world of beauty and renown, and make her the belle of the scientific ball. From humble beginnings and in spite of many obstacles, Caroline Herschel and her brother William developed and built the best telescope in the world--in their back yard! Together they went on to discover a new planet, new moons, and vast arrays of unknown nebulae and comets. From a child who seemed doomed to a life of servitude, Caroline grew into a woman recognized by kings and queens-and a scientist whose work and discoveries continue to shine today. Pamela S. Turner and Vivien Mildenberger invite readers into Caroline Herschel's true Cinderella story in this inspiring account of the transformative power of curiosity and the magic-better than any fairytale-of science"--
Long-overdue recognition for Caroline Herschel, a European female astronomer working in the late 1700s who did not receive a formal education and seemed destined to be the unpaid servant for her family, until she left home and moved in with an adult sibling, who discovered a latent talent for advanced mathematics. The brother-sister duo built what was then the world's most advanced telescope and Caroline used her mathematical ability to calculate the position of stars and other celestial bodies, leading to precise and detailed catalogs and maps of the solar system that are still used to this day. She discovered and mathematically mapped over 2,000 comets, a feat that was truly mind-blowing at the time. Also, she and her brother literally discovered Uranus. -Anne W
What's new, Daniel?
Micha Archer
jE Archer
Kids, Picture Books, Nature
A curious little boy explores his neighborhood, finding out what is new with his friends and neighbors.
Let's celebrate the spring with Micha Archer's latest, "What's New, Daniel?". -Casey
Jam, too?
JaNay Brown-Wood
jE Brown-Wood
Kids, Picture Books, Music
"A jam session forms, instrument by instrument, and welcomes a child who loves dancing along"--
Janay Brown-Wood's latest, "Jam, Too?" is a rhythmic delight! Look for this one in preschools and storyJAMs near you soon. -Casey
Seoul food
Erin Russell
jE Russell
Picture Books, Kids
When Hana's grandparents visit, Hana decides to cook a meal that represents both her Korean and Southern heritages.
Love is the ingredient that brings this fabulous picture book together. I may have to try the recipe in the back! -Casey
Chicken talk around the world
Carole Lexa Schaefer
jE Schaefer
Picture Books
All around the world, children on their grandmothers' farms listen to the chickens cluck in their own languages.
Did you know animals speak in different languages, just like people do? Through this energetic picture book, travel through several countries and cultures around the world, and listen to the backyard chickens. On a farm in the United States, English speakers say that a chicken goes "bawk bawk" and a rooster goes "cock a doodle do," but in Mexico, Spanish speakers say that chickens go "co-co-ro-co" and a rooster goes "qui-quiri-QUI!" Learn what chickens say in Japan, Kenya, India, and more and practice the sounds! -Anne W
This book has an accompanying app to hear all the bird songs featured making for a great and beautiful resource for young birders. -Casey