Picture Books

A hungry lion or a dwindling assortment of animals

Lucy Ruth Cummins

Members of a large group of animals, including a penguin, two rabbits, and a koala, disappear at an alarming rate but the hungry lion remains.

Added by Casey

When spring comes

Kevin Henkes

jE Henkes
Picture Books

"Animals and children alike watch as the world transforms from the dark and dead of winter to a full and blooming spring"--

Added by Casey

Henry & Leo

Pamela Zagarenski

jE Zagarens
Picture Books

"Leo isn't just a stuffed toy, he is Henry's best friend and brother. But when the two are accidentally separated, no one in Henry's family believes Leo is real enough to find his way home"--

Added by Casey

Poor little guy

Elanna Allen

jE Allen
Picture Books, Humor

"An octopus gets a big surprise when he chooses to pick on a tiny fish in the ocean"--

Added by Casey

Everyone on Grimloch Lane enjoys the trees and shrubs clipped into animal masterpieces after dark by the Night Gardener, but William, a lonely boy, spots the artist, follows him, and helps with his special work.

Added by Casey

Danza! : Amalia Hernández and el Ballet Folklórico de México

Duncan Tonatiuh

jE Tonatiuh
Picture Books, Biographies, Art / Art History

"This is a picture book biography for children ages 6-10 about Amalia Hernández (1917-2000), the dancer and choreographer who founded the Mexican Folkloric Ballet, a dance organization that continues to perform today. The author/illustrator is Duncan Tonatiuh"--

Added by Casey

In your hands

Carole Boston Weatherford

jE Weatherf
Picture Books

"A prayer from mother to son that he will always in safe hands"--

Stunning art and an important message. -Casey

Rapunzel

Bethan Woollvin

jE Woollvin
Picture Books, Classics, Humor

"The prisoner of an evil witch, Rapunzel lives all alone in a tall, dark tower. If she ever escapes, the witch will put a terrible curse her. But is Rapunzel frightened? Oh no, not she!"--

A classic fairy tale gets a new spin! -Casey