Picture Books
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Ahoy!
Blackall, Sophie, author, illustrator.
2024
Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure ... all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist.
Best thing ever!
Alemagna, Béatrice, author.
2024
Pascaline the little pink bat loves to go shopping! There are so many amazing things to buy, if only her mother would get them for her. But one day, Pascaline has a meltdown that leads to an adventure-and gives her a whole new view of what the best thing ever REALLY is.
I am a rock
Qilavaq-Savard, Ashley, author
2023
"Pauloosie loves his pet rock, Miki Rock. Pauloosie's Anaana, his mother, tells him a bedtime story about what Miki Rock sees, hears, and feels in his Arctic home. As part of the land, Miki Rock sees char and beluga, listens to chirps and howls, and feels the snow and sun. Through lyrical text and ethereal landscape illustrations by Pelin Turgut, readers are taken on an Arctic journey from the point of view of a most unlikely object--a child's pet rock."-- Provided by publisher.
I want a lion
Eem, Annemarie van der, 1976- author.
2024
"Jules has a plan, a wild plan. He wants a pet, but first he has to convince his reluctant mum. Jules asks for a lion! Then he tries for a hippo. He even says he wants a goat. ̀OK, so what about a parrot?' Jules asks ... Mark Janssen's noisy, boisterous i llustrations bring this romping story to life. Animals from Jules' imagination swing and stomp on to the page, from a grinning gorilla to a huge hippo with yellow teeth. Children will love the fun premise of the book. And it won't be long before parents ar e asked, ̀Please may I have a pet lion?"--Publisher's description.
Ice cream everywhere : sweet stories from around the world
Campbell-Smith, Judy, author.
2024
"Everywhere you go, all around the world people are eating ice cream! And while some folks spoon up sundaes and some savor Syrian bouza--one thing is always true: ice cream is joy! Travel the globe and discover a mouthwatering selection of cold, creamy treats. Which one is your favorite?! Ice Cream Everywhere includes a map and an author's note"-- Provided by publisher.
Mama in the moon
Cronin, Doreen, author.
2024
A baby sloth experiences a nighttime tumble and as mama sloth slowly makes her way down the tree, she helps him self-soothe by using his senses.
Métis like me
Hilderman, Tasha, author
2024
"A picture book celebrating Métis culture."-- Provided by publisher.
My mother's tongues : a weaving of languages
Menon, Uma, 2003- author.
2024
Recounting her mother's migration from India and how she came to speak two languages--Malayalam and English--a young girl shows how the gift of multilingualism can transport people across borders and around the world.
My thoughts have wings
Smith, Maggie, 1977- author.
2024
At bedtime, when lights go outsometimes thoughts stay on. Scary things and worries flutter and flap around. It's so hard to sleep! But a little imagination (and a lot of love) can create a cozy nest for happy thoughts-and sweet dreams for little ones.
Not a smiley guy
Horvath, Polly, author
2024
Ernest's parents are worried because he never really smiles, but Ernest assures them that he is happy--he is just not the kind of guy who smiles.
Piper Chen sings
Soo, Phillipa, author
2024
When Piper is offered a solo at her school's Spring Sing, she must overcome her stage fright to put on an unforgettable performance.
Rumie goes rafting
Marentette, Meghan, 1974- author, illustrator
2024
"Rumie dreams of adventuring far down the stream and hatches a brilliant plan . . . 'Let's build a raft!' But will Rumie remember Uncle's warning to practice safety, or get carried away in the excitement of a new adventure? An ode to curiosity, creativity, and patience"-- Provided by publisher.
What's in a bead?
Borgford, Kelsey, author.
2024
Tessa loves how her grandmother always smells of campfire stories. Mom says it's because Kohkom spends her days sewing beautiful beads onto smoked hides. Inspired, Tessa asks Kohkom to teach her beading, but first she must listen and learn about the many stories held in a bead.
