Kids
All kinds of things = Todo tipo de cosas
Bernadette Gervais
j463 Gervais
Kids, Picture Books, Nonfiction
"A colorful, eye-catching word book--written in both English and Spanish--showing us how everyday things are connected in unique ways. What do a watering can, a shoe, and a saltshaker have in common? What about a kangaroo, popcorn, and a spring? From the mind of award-winning author/illustrator Bernadette Gervais, discover the answers to these questions, and learn about other similarly interesting connections, in Stuff/Cosas. Arranging animals, objects, and other items in a fashion at times humorous and poetic, this picture book--written in both English and Spanish--organizes our world in a unique way, bringing together more than 200 large, magnificent images created with stencils and brushes. Marvel at how much more things have in common than you might've thought!"--
The case of the bizarre bouquets : an Enola Holmes mystery
Nancy. Springer
jFICTION Springer Nancy
Mystery, Kids
Fourteen-year-old Enola Holmes, disguised as a beautiful woman, finds clues in floral bouquets as she searches for the missing Dr. Watson, a companion of her famous older brother, Sherlock.--CIP.
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We leap together
Christopher Silas Neal
jE Neal
Kids, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Animals, Nature
"An awe-inspiring nonfiction picture book, perfect for animal lovers, that reveals how a mama whale and a mama person care for their young in remarkably similar ways, from the illustrator of Over and Under the Snow. A little boy and his mother set off on a day trip, meanwhile, a mama whale and her calf swim towards the bay. On the way, both sing, blow bubbles, get lost--and found! Through it all, mama always stays close. The human pair board a sightseeing boat, and as the whales reach the harbor, they all converge in one spectacular scene! With lyrical text and absolutely magnificent art, here's a book that celebrates our connection to animals, and to each other"--
Beautiful illustrations and minimal text make for perfect storytime sharing! Curious readers will find backmatter that sheds more light on the comparison Neal draws between humans and whales. -Casey
Otter carries on
Maya Tatsukawa
jE Tatsukaw
Kids, Picture Books, Animals, Nature, Philosophy, Self Help
"Otter loves floating and collecting pretty, heavy rocks all by themself. When a storm comes, Otter has so many rocks that they can't swim home -- and soon, they're lost at sea. But when a few rocks accidentally slip away, Otter feels -- lighter. And with the help of a new friend, Otter realizes that maybe they don't need to carry everything alone." --
Otters, friendship, and adventures at sea! Maya Tatsukawa's latest picture book, Otter Carries On, is gorgeous and a nice conversation starter about letting things go. -Casey
The triumphant rhinoceros
Jane Kurtz
j599.668 Kurtz
Kids, Nonfiction, Animals, Science, Travel
Captain Van der Meer turns an orphaned rhinocerous named Clara into a sensation, traveling all over Europe and changing how people think about her species. Based on a true story. Includes author's note.
Fascinating story with really cool illustrations about one Dutch sea captain's efforts to bring an exotic, exciting, never-before-seen rhino around to the people of Europe! -Anne W
Little Witch Hazel : a year in the forest
Phoebe Wahl
jE Wahl
Adventure, Kids, Picture Books, Animals
"Little Witch Hazel is a tiny witch who lives in the forest, helping creatures big and small. She's a midwife, an intrepid explorer, a hard worker and a kind friend. In this four-season volume, Little Witch Hazel rescues an orphaned egg, goes sailing on a raft, solves the mystery of a haunted stump and makes house calls to fellow forest dwellers. But when Little Witch Hazel needs help herself, will she get it in time? Little Witch Hazel is a beautiful ode to nature, friendship, wild things and the seasons, that only Phoebe Wahl could create: an instant classic and a book that readers will pore over time and time again."--
I really love Phoebe Wahl's artwork, and this makes reading her books even more enjoyable. In this book, we follow the character Little Witch Hazel as she adventures through the forest, meeting many adorable critters in even more adorable outfits along the way! -Violette
Papilio
jE Clanton
Humor, Kids, Picture Books, Animals, Nature, Science
"Told in three parts, Papilio transforms from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly"--
There's a new very hungry caterpillar in town, Papilio! This collaborative picture book has just enough information for young entomologists to gobble up and features a sweet story about finding your wings. Papilio is one big treat! -Casey
The ogre who wasn't
Michael Morpurgo
jE Morpurgo
Humor, Kids, Picture Books, Nature
Princess Clara misses her father, the King. All Clara wants is to escape outside and make friends with the creatures that she finds there. Her best friend is a very small ogre. Ogres are usually baddies, aren't they? Not this one... and he might just be able to help make Clara's dreams come true. Maybe he isn't an ogre at all?
Morpurgo and Gravett's latest collaboration is fabulous! Pair with Munch's "Paper Bag Princess" for a wildly fun reading time. -Casey
A pocket full of rocks
Kristin Mahoney
jE Mahoney
Kids, Picture Books, Nature
"A sweet and soulful celebration of how a child's imagination can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary treasures. You can do a lot with a pocket full of rocks... "
Sweet, beautiful, and just the right length for sharing. What can you do with a pocket full of rocks? Watch for this one at a BookWalk near you soon! -Casey
Toto
Hyewon Yum
jE Yum
Kids, Picture Books
A little girl, self-conscious about her birthmark named Toto, worries her school friend will see her differently when her birthmark is revealed but is pleasantly surprised by her friend's reaction.
Hyewon Yum is one of my favorite author illustrators and her new story is a delight! Be sure to check out all of her other books and the Hazel Westgate Collection in the Children's Room to see one of her beautiful originals. -Casey
This book is fully bilingual, so can be enjoyed by Spanish speakers, English speakers, or people trying to learn either of those languages. The groupings of objects are interesting and clever, but the bold illustrations are what make this book stand out - I want to frame every page for my wall. Just gorgeous, blocky, colorful, and beautiful! -Anne W