Picture Books
Bright lights and summer nights
Shauntay Grant
jE Grant
Kids, Picture Books, Poetry
On a hot summer night, Mother Moon soothes a little star baby who won't go to sleep.
Do you see the tiger?
Ardagh, Philip, author.
jE Ardagh
Kids, Picture Books, Animals, Poetry
"One rainy night, Penny and her daddy take an underground train packed with passengers. As they stand in the crowded car, Penny can't believe what she's seeing. A tiger's tail? A tiger's paw! No, that's just a person with a striped glove, assures Daddy. But when they find a seat and Penny has a clearer view, there's no mistaking the tiger's foot poking out from under a pant leg. And when this extraordinary tiger makes a sudden, marvelous leap across the floor to rescue a baby's fallen teddy, Penny can't help but join in the action!"--
Wonderful rhyming and rhythm, incredibly expressive illustrations, and a mysterious tiger make for perfect storytime reading. I can't wait to share this one out loud! -Casey
Smelly Peggy
Stephens, Helen, 1972- author, illustrator.
jE Stephens
Kids, Picture Books, Animals
Meet Peggy--a very naughty dog who gets into a lot of trouble. Some of the things she loves doing: leaping on the bed in the morning and sticking her hairy bottom in Dad's face. Sweeping her human family off their feet with her favorite sticks. And most of all, rolling in everything stinky and smelly she can find! And that's not even the naughtiest thing she does . . . But do you think her family loves her anyway?
Pet owners will delight in this one. Smelly Peggy is hilarious and sweet! -Casey
Bird bath
Antony, Steve, author, illustrator.
jE Antony
Humor, Kids, Picture Books
These four mucky birds are in need of a bath! They've got soap, shampoo and a big bottle of bubble bath, but can they be trusted not to use it all? And will they keep the water inside the tub? Well, at least they'll be squeaky clean! The real trouble is, when bath time is this much fun, absolutely EVERYONE wants to get in!
Antony's new adorable series is bound to be a hit. Be on the lookout for Cat Nap as well! -Casey
Bert, the bowerbird : the small bird with a big heart
Donaldson, Julia, author.
jE Donaldso
Kids, Picture Books, Animals, Nature
Bert the bowerbird is looking for love. He has made the most perfect bower, complete with a pretty purple flower, and he is hoping it will help him to meet the bird of his dreams.
Bert is the cutest little bowerbird ever! -Casey
Cranky, crabby crow (saves the world)
Tabor, Corey R., author, illustrator.
jE Tabor
Kids, Picture Books, Animals
"All the animals think Crow is just cranky, but there's more to his actions than meets the eye"--
Caw? Caw! -Casey
Giant parsnip soup
Sosa, Daniela, author, illustrator.
jE Sosa
Kids, Picture Books
Friends gather ingredients from one to ten to make a delicious parsnip soup together.
This book about making the biggest batch of soup from a massive parsnip is one of my new favorites. -Casey
Fireworks
Burgess, Matthew, author.
jE Burgess
Kids, Picture Books
Part poem, part portable fireworks display with a vertical gatefold, this POB picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Catia Chien highlights the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly await a spectacular fireworks display.
Gorgeous and just in time for all the fireworks this summer! -Casey
Next to me
Salmieri, Daniel, 1983- author, illustrator.
jE Salmieri
Kids, Picture Books
"On a walk home from school a boy notices all the things in his neighborhood"--
This would be a great lap sit book to explore sequencing and build early literacy skills! Watch for this one at storytimes soon. -Casey
Bunny made tea
Baehr Fuller, Amanda, author, illustrator.
jE Baehrful
Kids, Picture Books, Animals
"On a soggy spring morning, introverted Bunny just wants to brew their favorite tea and have a peaceful sip. When they are visited by an unexpected guest, Bunny kindly pours their tea for Opossum--but there is only enough for a single cup."--
I love this picture book about a benevolent tea making rabbit. It's also proof that we need more picture books featuring adorable opossums! -Casey
Beautiful text and illustrations make this a lovely bedtime read-aloud just right for the season! -Casey