Picture Books
Otis and Will discover the deep : the record-setting dive of the Bathysphere
Barb Rosenstock
j551.46 Rosenstock
Picture Books
"A biographical account of engineer Otis Barton and naturalist Will Beebe's record-setting descent into the deep ocean in their Bathysphere craft, making the men the first humans to witness deep sea creatures in their natural habitat"--
The stuff of stars
Marion Dane Bauer
jE Bauer
Picture Books
Explores the formation of the universe.
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A big mooncake for little star
Grace Lin
jE Lin
Picture Books, Fantasy, Nature
Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cookie and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night.
A beautiful and touching original fairy tale about the phases of the Moon. -Casey
Irving Berlin : the immigrant boy who made America sing
Nancy Churnin
jBIOGRAPHY Berlin, Irving
Kids, Nonfiction, Biographies, Picture Books
Describes the life of the famous composer, who immigrated to the United States at age five and became inspired by the rhythms of jazz and blues in his new home.
A wonderful look at the eventful life of one of the most successful American composers, whose songs are still familiar today. This Jewish immigrant from Russia grew up in the slums of New York, but eventually wrote songs heard and sung all around the world. An important reminder that many of America's best and brightest were once immigrants fleeing the violence of their home countries. -Morgan
Dreamers
Yuyi Morales
jE Morales
Picture Books
"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"--
A truly stunning ode to the power books and libraries have to bridge the space between us. Yuyi Morales has given us her own immigration story and it is rendered beautifully--don't miss this one! -Casey
Pearl
Molly Schaar Idle
ON ORDER BOOK
Picture Books, Fantasy
When young Pearl, a mermaid, becomes caretaker of a single grain of sand, she discovers that performing even the smallest task well can transform the world.
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A big mooncake for little star
Grace Lin
jE Lin
Picture Books, Fantasy, Nature
Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cookie and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night.
A beautiful original folk tale--be sure to look out for nods to real constellations! -Casey
Snow Pony and the Seven Miniature Ponies
Christian Trimmer
jE Trimmer
Picture Books, Fantasy, Humor, Classics, Animals
In this twist on the story of Snow White, pretty and sweet Snow Pony--beloved by children for her talent in braiding hair and dancing--follows a trail of delicious apples into the woods, where she meets seven miniature ponies.
An enchantingly hilarious retelling of Snow White that stars, you guessed it, ponies!! What's not to love? -Casey
Pink is for boys
Robb Pearlman
jE Pearlman
Picture Books
A celebration of how colors are for everyone depicts characters engaging in their favorite activities.
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Bark Park
Trudy Krisher
jE Krisher
Picture Books
Told in rhyming text, dogs have a wonderful day at the dog park.
"Dogs at the park...Bark! Bark! Bark!" Repetitive and simple rhyming text combined with adorable illustrations make this a title not to miss. -Casey
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