Picture Books
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All about color
Rusch, Elizabeth, author.
2024
This concept picture book explores the art, science, and emotion of color, encouraging young readers to see the world differently.
The boy and the elephant
Blackwood, Freya, author, illustrator.
2021
A boy cherishes an overgrown piece of land where he befriends an imagined elephant formed by the trees, but when builders arrive to clear the space, he must devise a plan to save his cherished friend -- Publisher
The charhound chase
Juhlin, Emeli, author
2024
In this Level 1 early reader, Jedi Master Loden Greatstorm, his Padawan Bell Zettifar, and Bell’s charhound, Ember, all visit the Jedi Temple on Tenoo. But when Ember gets out and Kai and Bell set out to find her, Kai struggles to stay calm and connected to the Force. Can Kai control his emotions enough to find Ember and prove he’ll make a great Padawan someday?
The gale
Mo, Yan, 1955- author.
2024
"One morning, so early that the fog still clings to the surface of the river, a young boy accompanies his yeye seven miles to the grassy field behind their home in order to cut satintail to feed the livestock.-- Provided by publisher.
It bears repeating
Tagaq, 1975-, author
2024
"Arctic themed counting book about counting bears."-- Provided by publisher.
My best friend's bangles
Ponweera, Thushanthi, author
2024
Two friends experience jealousy for the first time when one of them is gifted a set of bangles from her mother
She kept dancing : the true story of a professional dancer with a limb difference
Mesher, Sydney, author
2023
"This warm and inviting picture book, cowritten with Catherine Laudone and brightly illustrated by Natelle Quek, takes young readers along on Sydney's journey--through the joyous ups as well as the crushing downs--and tells the story of how through it all, she kept dancing"-- Provided by publisher.
T is for trails : a hiking alphabet
Young, Judy, 1956- author.
2024
"Poetry and expository text give readers an A-to-Z guide on how to prepare for outdoor hiking adventures. Topics include information on gear, clothing, and safety rules, along with recommended trails to travel. Front and back matter includes information on trail symbols and instructions on how to read a compass"-- Provided by publisher.
We are definitely human
Fang, X., author, illustrator
2024
"When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their "car". No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they "make business", "play sportsball" and "wear hat". As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high."-- Provided by publisher.
Words of love : a friend for when you need it most
Biggin, Jake, author, illustrator.
2023
Words of Love helps to address the questions, worries, and challenges that even little ones have. Each book in this enchanting series looks at different worries kids can face, from feelings of self-doubt to how to make friends. Children will find a loyal companion and mentor in the little sausage dog character as a loving friend to help them overcome life's ups and downs.
The zebra's great escape
Rundell, Katherine, author
2024
Mink doesn't believe in rules. She loves letting her hair down and getting the most out of life. So when a loose zebra appears in the square where she lives--and she finds out that his parents have been captured by the evil Mr. Spit--she'll do what it takes to make sure the zebra family can run as wild and free as she does. In this tale of bravery, friendship, and the importance of taking action, Mink uses all her courage and determination to rescue a whole menagerie of animals.