Picture Books
What We'll Build : Plans for our Together Future
Oliver Jeffers
jE Jeffers
Picture Books
A father and his young daughter gather their tools and begin building a future where love can be set aside until it is needed, enemies become friends, and exploration is key.
The Princess and the Pony
Kate Beaton
jE Beaton
Picture Books
Princess Pinecone would like a real war horse for her birthday, instead of which she gets a plump, cute pony--but sometimes cuteness can be a kind of weapon, especially in a fight with dodgeballs and spitballs and hairballs and squareballs.
Sometimes we don't quite get the gifts we ask for, but we make the most of it and we're thankful anyway, right? Hilarious book! Age 4+ -Victoria
Sparky!
Jenny Offill
jE Offill
Picture Books
A child takes a sloth named Sparky as a pet.
A great read for anyone who has ever begged their grown-ups for a pet. Ages 4+ -Victoria
Penguin problems
Jory John
jE John
Picture Books
"A penguin whines about the uncontrollable problems in his life."--
You think you have problems? At least you don't live in Antarctica, have natural predators, or have problems finding your Mother among a slew of penguins who look just like her. A funny take on life from a penguin. Ages 3+ -Victoria
Extra Yarn
Mac Barnett
jE Barnett
Picture Books
With a supply of yarn that never runs out, Annabelle knits for everyone and everything in town until an evil archduke decides he wants the yarn for himself.
A picture book to show children that it is as good to give as it is to receive- and that it's also quite magical! Ages 4+ -Victoria
Outside In
Deborah Underwood
jE Underwood
Picture Books
Illustrations and easy-to-read text reveal ways nature affects our everyday lives, such as providing food and clothing, and showing when to go to bed and when to get up.
Gorgeous illustrations showcasing the gift of the natural world. Ages 4+ -Victoria
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
Simms Taback
jE Taback
Picture Books
A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments.
Joseph, a Jewish farmer reminds us that we can revel in possibilities and that we can always make something out of nothing- a great reminder for 2020! Ages 4+ -Victoria
A different pond
Bao Phi
jREAD-ALONG Phi
Picture Books
"As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam"--
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She's got this
Laurie Hernandez
jREAD-ALONG Hernandez
Picture Books
"Even Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this charming illustrated book, Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying--and becoming a gymnast. When Zoe sees a gymnast on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder and scarier than she thought. Through this heartwarming and inspirational story, featuring vibrant art from Nina Mata, Laurie imparts important lessons she learned on her way to Olympic glory: You always have to get back up and try again, and you always have to believe in yourself."--
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Galapagos girl = Galapagueña
Marsha Diane Arnold
jREAD-ALONG Arnold
Picture Books
For Valentina, living on the Galápagos islands means spending her days outside, observing the natural world around her. She greets sea lions splashing on the shore, scampers over lava rocks with Sally-lightfoot crabs, and swims with manta rays. She is a Galápagos girl, and there is no other place she'd rather be!
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Beautiful rhyming story and illustrations that is an ode to your children and the relationships you can build with them. Ages 4+ -Victoria